02.083. Psalm 83

Psalms 83:1-18 A Song or Psalm of Asaph. This psalm relates to some combinations of the Heathens around, against the Hebrews, either in the days of David, 2 Samuel 8:1-18 or 2 Samuel 10:1-19, or of Jehoshaphat, 2 Chronicles 20:1-37. It contains, (1.) A solemn remonstrance to God concerning their malicious designs against his church and honour, Psalms 83:1-8. (2.) Fervent supplications to God that he would defeat these attempts; protect and preserve his church; humble his enemies, and glorify himself in the world, Psalms 83:9-18.

While I sing, let me be affected with the inward combinations of my own lusts with Satan and the world, and with the joint endeavours of open enemies and naughty professors against the church and interests of Christ; and commit the cause to God who judgeth righteously.