Psalm 74:23

Why Have You Rejected Us Forever? · Psalm 74:1–23
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Translations

Modern
Do not disregard the clamor of Your adversaries, the uproar of Your enemies that ascends continually.
Traditional
Forget not the voice of thine enemies: the tumult of those that rise up against thee increaseth continually.
Literal
Do not forget the voice of Your enemies, the uproar of those rising against You, going up continually.
Latin
Ne obliviscaris voces inimicorum tuorum: superbia eorum qui te oderunt ascendit semper.

Original

Hebrew
English
Do not disregard the clamor of Your adversaries, the uproar of Your enemies that ascends continually.

Notes

The poet urges God to act.

The psalmist laments the destruction of the temple in Jerusalem. This happened in 586 BC. The psalmist uses vivid imagery, asks questions, recalls fresh memories, and directly asks the Lord to act (Psalm 74:19–23).

The seeming success of the wicked (Psalm 73) and God's apparent rejection of his people (Psalm 74) raise questions about his justice. God rules the entire world and decides when to judge (Psalm 75).

Theme notes and profiles

Questions and Doubt

Parallels

Psalm 79:1–13 Jeremiah 52:1–11

Glossary

Asaph Imprecatory Psalms Music Psalms, Book of

Topics

Afflictions and Adversities: Prayer In Prayer: Pleas offered In Religious Zeal: Exemplified