Psalms 74:23
Psalms 74:23 in Multiple Translations
Do not disregard the clamor of Your adversaries, the uproar of Your enemies that ascends continually.
Forget not the voice of thine enemies: the tumult of those that rise up against thee increaseth continually.
Forget not the voice of thine adversaries: The tumult of those that rise up against thee ascendeth continually.
Keep in mind the voice of your haters; the outcry of those who come against you goes up every day.
Don't ignore what your enemies have said, for their loud accusations against you are getting worse and worse!
Forget not the voyce of thine enemies: for the tumult of them, that rise against thee, ascendeth continually.
Forget not the voice of Thine adversaries, The noise of Thy withstanders is going up continually!
Don’t forget the voice of your adversaries. The tumult of those who rise up against you ascends continually.
Forget not the voice of thy enemies: the tumult of those that rise against thee increaseth continually.
Do not forget that your enemies shout angrily at you; the uproar that they make while they oppose you never stops.
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Psalms 74:23 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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אַל
תִּ֭שְׁכַּח
ק֣וֹל
צֹרְרֶ֑י/ךָ
שְׁא֥וֹן
קָ֝מֶ֗י/ךָ
עֹלֶ֥ה
תָמִֽיד
אַל
ʼal
H408
not
Part
תִּ֭שְׁכַּח
shâkach
H7911
to forget
V-Qal-Juss-2ms
ק֣וֹל
qôwl
H6963
voice
N-ms
צֹרְרֶ֑י/ךָ
tsârar
H6887
to confine
V-Qal | Suff
שְׁא֥וֹן
shâʼôwn
H7588
roar
N-ms
קָ֝מֶ֗י/ךָ
qûwm
H6965
-kamai
V-Qal | Suff
עֹלֶ֥ה
ʻâlâh
H5927
to ascend
V-Qal
תָמִֽיד
tâmîyd
H8548
continually
N-ms
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Hebrew Word Reference — Psalms 74:23
אַל
ʼal
H408
"not"
Part
Means not or nothing, used to express negation, as in the phrase do not or let not be.
Definition: 1) not, no, nor, neither, nothing (as wish or preference) 1a) do not, let not (with a verb) 1b) let there not be (with a verb understood) 1c) not, no (with substantive) 1d) nothing (as substantive) Aramaic equivalent: al (אַל "not" H0409)
Usage: Occurs in 572 OT verses. KJV: nay, neither, [phrase] never, no, nor, not, nothing (worth), rather than. See also: Genesis 13:8; Joshua 11:6; 1 Chronicles 22:13.
תִּ֭שְׁכַּח
shâkach
H7911
"to forget"
V-Qal-Juss-2ms
To forget something means to mislay it or be oblivious to it. This Hebrew word is used in the Bible to describe when people forget things, like God's commands. The KJV translates it as 'to forget' or 'at all'.
Definition: 1) to forget, ignore, wither 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to forget 1a2) to cease to care 1b) (Niphal) to be forgotten 1c) (Piel) to cause to forget 1d) (Hiphil) to make or cause to forget 1e) (Hithpael) to be forgotten Aramaic equivalent: she.khach (שְׁכַח "to find" H7912)
Usage: Occurs in 95 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] at all, (cause to) forget. See also: Genesis 27:45; Psalms 106:13; Psalms 9:13.
ק֣וֹל
qôwl
H6963
"voice"
N-ms
A voice or sound, it can refer to the sound of a person speaking, an animal, or a musical instrument. In the Bible, it is often used to describe God's voice or the sound of praise and worship.
Definition: : sound/noise 1) voice, sound, noise 1a) voice 1b) sound (of instrument)
Usage: Occurs in 436 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] aloud, bleating, crackling, cry ([phrase] out), fame, lightness, lowing, noise, [phrase] hold peace, (pro-) claim, proclamation, [phrase] sing, sound, [phrase] spark, thunder(-ing), voice, [phrase] yell. See also: Genesis 3:8; Judges 5:11; Job 4:10.
צֹרְרֶ֑י/ךָ
tsârar
H6887
"to confine"
V-Qal | Suff
To rival means to oppose or afflict someone. In the Bible, this word is used to describe the struggles of the Israelites, such as when they were oppressed by their enemies or faced internal conflicts and afflictions.
Definition: to confine, besiege Another spelling of tsur (צוּר "to confine" H6696A)
Usage: Occurs in 52 OT verses. KJV: adversary, (be in) afflict(-ion), beseige, bind (up), (be in, bring) distress, enemy, narrower, oppress, pangs, shut up, be in a strait (trouble), vex. See also: Exodus 12:34; Psalms 8:3; Psalms 6:8.
שְׁא֥וֹן
shâʼôwn
H7588
"roar"
N-ms
The word for roar or uproar describes a loud, rushing sound, like the crash of water or the noise of a crowd, as seen in Psalm 65 and Jeremiah 10. It can also imply destruction or chaos.
Definition: 1) roar, din, crash, uproar 1a) roar (of water) 1b) uproar (of revellers)
Usage: Occurs in 16 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] horrible, noise, pomp, rushing, tumult ([idiom] -uous). See also: Psalms 40:3; Isaiah 25:5; Psalms 65:8.
קָ֝מֶ֗י/ךָ
qûwm
H6965
"-kamai"
V-Qal | Suff
Qum means to rise or stand up, used in various contexts like rising to power or standing firm, as seen in Jeremiah and Ezra.
Definition: Combined with lev (לֵב "Leb" H3820B) § -Kamai = "my adversary" Leb-kamai, i.e., people of Gambulai
Usage: Occurs in 596 OT verses. KJV: abide, accomplish, [idiom] be clearer, confirm, continue, decree, [idiom] be dim, endure, [idiom] enemy, enjoin, get up, make good, help, hold, (help to) lift up (again), make, [idiom] but newly, ordain, perform, pitch, raise (up), rear (up), remain, (a-) rise (up) (again, against), rouse up, set (up), (e-) stablish, (make to) stand (up), stir up, strengthen, succeed, (as-, make) sure(-ly), (be) up(-hold, -rising). See also: Genesis 4:8; Numbers 30:13; Ruth 4:10.
עֹלֶ֥ה
ʻâlâh
H5927
"to ascend"
V-Qal
To ascend means to go up or rise, like the smoke from an altar going up to God, as described in many Bible passages, including Leviticus and Psalms.
Definition: : rise/go 1) to go up, ascend, climb 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to go up, ascend 1a2) to meet, visit, follow, depart, withdraw, retreat 1a3) to go up, come up (of animals) 1a4) to spring up, grow, shoot forth (of vegetation) 1a5) to go up, go up over, rise (of natural phenomenon) 1a6) to come up (before God) 1a7) to go up, go up over, extend (of boundary) 1a8) to excel, be superior to 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to be taken up, be brought up, be taken away 1b2) to take oneself away 1b3) to be exalted 1c) (Hiphil) 1c1) to bring up, cause to ascend or climb, cause to go up 1c2) to bring up, bring against, take away 1c3) to bring up, draw up, train 1c4) to cause to ascend 1c5) to rouse, stir up (mentally) 1c6) to offer, bring up (of gifts) 1c7) to exalt 1c8) to cause to ascend, offer 1d) (Hophal) 1d1) to be carried away, be led up 1d2) to be taken up into, be inserted in 1d3) to be offered 1e) (Hithpael) to lift oneself
Usage: Occurs in 817 OT verses. KJV: arise (up), (cause to) ascend up, at once, break (the day) (up), bring (up), (cause to) burn, carry up, cast up, [phrase] shew, climb (up), (cause to, make to) come (up), cut off, dawn, depart, exalt, excel, fall, fetch up, get up, (make to) go (away, up); grow (over) increase, lay, leap, levy, lift (self) up, light, (make) up, [idiom] mention, mount up, offer, make to pay, [phrase] perfect, prefer, put (on), raise, recover, restore, (make to) rise (up), scale, set (up), shoot forth (up), (begin to) spring (up), stir up, take away (up), work. See also: Genesis 2:6; Exodus 34:4; Joshua 7:6.
תָמִֽיד
tâmîyd
H8548
"continually"
N-ms
This Hebrew word means continually or constantly, like the daily sacrifice in the Bible. It describes something that happens regularly, like every day. It is used in books like Leviticus and Numbers to describe regular offerings.
Definition: 1) continuity, perpetuity, to stretch 1a) continually, continuously (as adverb) 1b) continuity (subst)
Usage: Occurs in 103 OT verses. KJV: alway(-s), continual (employment, -ly), daily, (n-)ever(-more), perpetual. See also: Exodus 25:30; Nehemiah 10:34; Psalms 16:8.
Study Notes — Psalms 74:23
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- Context
- Cross References
- Psalms 74:23 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Psalms 74:23
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 74:23
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Psalms 74:23
- Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 74:23
- Ellicott's Commentary on Psalms 74:23
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Psalms 74:23
- Cambridge Bible on Psalms 74:23
- Barnes' Notes on Psalms 74:23
- Sermons on Psalms 74:23
Context — Why Have You Rejected Us Forever?
21Do not let the oppressed retreat in shame; may the poor and needy praise Your name.
22Rise up, O God; defend Your cause! Remember how the fool mocks You all day long.
23Do not disregard the clamor of Your adversaries, the uproar of Your enemies that ascends continually.
Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Isaiah 37:29 | Because your rage and arrogance against Me have reached My ears, I will put My hook in your nose and My bit in your mouth; I will send you back the way you came.’ |
| 2 | Psalms 65:7 | You stilled the roaring of the seas, the pounding of their waves, and the tumult of the nations. |
| 3 | Jonah 1:2 | “Get up! Go to the great city of Nineveh and preach against it, because its wickedness has come up before Me.” |
| 4 | Psalms 74:4 | Your foes have roared within Your meeting place; they have unfurled their banners as signs, |
| 5 | Revelation 17:14 | They will make war against the Lamb, and the Lamb will triumph over them, because He is Lord of lords and King of kings; and He will be accompanied by His called and chosen and faithful ones.” |
| 6 | Psalms 10:11–12 | He says to himself, “God has forgotten; He hides His face and never sees.” Arise, O LORD! Lift up Your hand, O God! Do not forget the helpless. |
| 7 | Psalms 2:1–2 | Why do the nations rage and the peoples plot in vain? The kings of the earth take their stand and the rulers gather together, against the LORD and against His Anointed One: |
| 8 | Lamentations 2:16 | All your enemies open their mouths against you. They hiss and gnash their teeth, saying, “We have swallowed her up. This is the day for which we have waited. We have lived to see it!” |
| 9 | Psalms 13:1 | How long, O LORD? Will You forget me forever? How long will You hide Your face from me? |
Psalms 74:23 Summary
This verse is a plea for God to take notice of the constant opposition and mockery of those who are against Him. The Psalmist is asking God not to ignore the loud and constant noise of His enemies, but to take action and defend His people. This means that as believers, we can trust that God is aware of the pressures and challenges we face, and that He will defend us and be our refuge in times of trouble, as seen in Psalms 34:17-20 and Isaiah 41:10. We can cry out to God in the midst of opposition, trusting in His power and presence to overcome any challenge or adversity.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does it mean to disregard the clamor of God's adversaries?
To disregard the clamor of God's adversaries means to ignore or pay no attention to the constant opposition and mockery of those who are against God, as seen in Psalms 74:23, which is a plea for God to take notice of their actions and defend His cause, similar to what is written in Isaiah 37:23-24, where God responds to the taunts of the Assyrians.
Why does the Psalmist ask God not to disregard the clamor of His enemies?
The Psalmist asks God not to disregard the clamor of His enemies because he wants God to take action against them and defend His people, as stated in Psalms 74:22-23, which is a call for God to rise up and defend His cause, much like in 2 Chronicles 20:15, where God promises to fight on behalf of His people.
How does this verse relate to our everyday lives as believers?
This verse reminds us that as believers, we are not alone in our struggles, and that God is aware of the opposition and pressures we face, as seen in 1 Peter 5:7, where we are encouraged to cast our cares upon Him, and in Psalms 55:22, where we are reminded to trust in God's care and provision.
What is the significance of the 'clamor' and 'uproar' in this verse?
The 'clamor' and 'uproar' in this verse refer to the constant and loud opposition of God's enemies, which can be overwhelming and intimidating, but as seen in Psalms 46:1-3, God is our refuge and strength, and we can trust in His presence and power to overcome any challenge or adversity, as also stated in Philippians 4:13.
Reflection Questions
- What are some ways that I have experienced the 'clamor' and 'uproar' of God's enemies in my own life, and how have I responded to them?
- How can I, like the Psalmist, cry out to God in the midst of opposition and trust in His power to defend me?
- What are some ways that I can 'rise up' and defend God's cause in my own life, as seen in Psalms 74:22-23?
- How can I remember that God is aware of the pressures and opposition I face, and that He is my refuge and strength in times of trouble, as stated in Psalms 9:9-10?
Gill's Exposition on Psalms 74:23
Forget not the voice of thine enemies,.... Their roaring in the midst of the sanctuary and the congregation, Psalms 74:4, their reproaching and blaspheming voice, Psalms 74:10, the tumult of those
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 74:23
Remember this, that the enemy hath reproached, O LORD, and that the foolish people have blasphemed thy name. -The prayer (Psalms 74:1-2) resumed and expanded. Verse 18. Remember this - answering to Psalms 74:2; Psalms 74:10.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Psalms 74:23
The voice; their insulting and reproachful expressions against time, as well as against us. The tumult, i.e. the tumultuous noise of the loud clamours. Increaseth, Heb. ascendeth, to wit, into heaven, being either directed thither by them; their mouth being set against heaven, as theirs was, ; or at least being perceived there by God, whose ears were pierced with the loud cry of their sins. See 18:20. Or ascending may be here put for increasing, as it is . So the sense is, They grow worse and worse, encouraging and hardening themselves in their wicked courses by their continual success and prosperity, and by thy patience extended to them.
Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 74:23
Psalms 74:23 Forget not the voice of thine enemies: the tumult of those that rise up against thee increaseth continually.Ver. 23. The tumult of those that rise up against thee increaseth daily] Heb. ascendeth, viz. up to heaven, as Jonah 1:2, there is no ho with them. Mundi laetitia est impunita nequitia, If the Lord take them not a link lower, as we say, they will grow intolerably insolent.
Ellicott's Commentary on Psalms 74:23
(22, 23) These verses show that the psalm was actually composed amidst the dark days it describes. It ends in expostulatory prayer, with as yet no brighter gleam of hope than prayer itself implies—and that when seemingly directed to deaf ears.
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Psalms 74:23
Verse 23. Forget not the voice] While we pray to thee for our own salvation, we call upon thee to vindicate thy injured honour: and let all the nations see that thou lovest thy followers, and hatest those who are thy enemies. Let not man prevail against thee or thine. ANALYSIS OF THE SEVENTY-FOURTH PSALM This Psalm divides itself into two parts: - I. The Psalmist's complaint, Psalms 74:1-10. II. His prayer, Psalms 74:10-23. Both the complaint and petition are summarily comprised in the three first verses; and afterwards amplified throughout the Psalm. I. He expostulates with God about their calamity. 1.
From the author of it: "Thou, O God." 2. From the extremity of it: "Cast us not off." 3. From the duration of it: "For ever." 4. From the cause: "Thy anger smokes against us." 5. From the object of it: "The sheep of thy pasture." To his complaint he subjoins his petition; in which every word has the strength of an argument. 1. "Remember thy congregation:" Thy chosen people. 2. "Whom thou hast purchased: " By a mighty hand from Pharaoh. 3. "Of old:" Thy people ever since thy covenant with Abraham. 4. "The rod of thine inheritance;" dwelling in that land which thou didst measure out to them. 5. "Whom thou hast redeemed:" From the Canaanites, c. 6.
"This Mount Zion, wherein thou hast dwelt:" Where we gave thee the worship which belonged to the true God and thou wert pleased with our sacrifices and services. Remember this people, and all these engagements; and "cast us not off for ever." 7. Lift up thy feet:" Consider thy own dishonour; they are thy enemies as well as ours. See what they have done against thee, thy temple, thy ordinances. Look at their blasphemies, and avenge the quarrel of thy covenant, Psalms 74:3-11. Consider what thou hast done for our fore-fathers. 1. Thou hast been long our King and Deliverer. See the proofs, Psalms 74:12-16. 2. Thy general providence respects all men. Thou hast given them light; the sun and moon, the vicissitude of seasons, c., Psalms 74:16-17.
II. The psalmist's prayer: - 1. That God would remember the reproaches of his enemies, Psalms 74:18. 2. That he would deliver the souls of his children, Psalms 74:19. 3. That he would not forget "the congregation of the poor," Psalms 74:19. 4. That he would remember his covenant with Abram, to make them an innumerable people, and a blessing to all mankind, Psalms 74:20. 5. That, when they did return, they might not be a diminished people for their enemies were determined to destroy them, Psalms 74:21. 6. That they might be led from all considerations to praise his name, Psalms 74:21. At the conclusion he urges his petition: - 1. "Arise, - plead thine own cause." 2.
"Remember the foolish." 3. "Forget not thine enemies." 4. They make a tumult, and their partisans daily increase, Psalms 74:22-23.
Cambridge Bible on Psalms 74:23
23. thine enemies] Thine adversaries, as in Psalms 74:4. increaseth] Rather, ascendeth (R.V.), to heaven, challenging Thee to act. Cp. Isaiah 37:29.
Barnes' Notes on Psalms 74:23
Forget not the voice of thine enemies - The voice of thine enemies clamoring for the destruction of thy people. Compare Psalms 137:7.
Sermons on Psalms 74:23
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A Time to Cry by David Legge | In this sermon, the speaker laments the current state of society, where the preaching of the word of God is disregarded and mocked. The speaker questions the absence of divine inte |
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Nine Characteristics of a Preacher by Rolfe Barnard | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of preaching for a verdict, rather than just going through the motions. He calls on preachers to be like John the Baptist, ur |
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A Cry Against Wicked Youth! by David Wilkerson | David Wilkerson delivers a powerful sermon titled 'A Cry Against Wicked Youth!' where he draws parallels between the wickedness of Nineveh and the moral decline of modern youth. He |
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The Famine Has Begun (Excerpt) by David Wilkerson | David Wilkerson emphasizes the critical role of preaching in God's plan to address the spiritual famine in society, highlighting that God has always sent prophets and preachers to |
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Overcoming the Spirit of Fear by David Wilkerson | In this sermon, the speaker addresses the causes of fear that are prevalent in society. They mention a flood that has occurred in Albania, leading to violence and death among the p |
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Have You Ever Felt That God Is Doing Nothing in Your Life? by Carter Conlon | Carter Conlon addresses the feeling of spiritual stagnation, emphasizing that even when it seems God is silent, He is actively working within us. He draws from Isaiah 30, highlight |
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Cranbrook Fellowship 2000 Albert Zehr With George Warnock and Russell Stendal - the Family (Tape 2) by George Warnock | In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of Jesus being the central focus in our meetings and gatherings. He encourages believers to come to meetings not for performan |