Psalm 81:12

Sing for Joy to God Our Strength · Psalm 81:1–16
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Translations

Modern
So I gave them up to their stubborn hearts to follow their own devices.
Traditional
So I gave them up unto their own hearts’ lust: and they walked in their own counsels.
Literal
And I sent them away in the stubbornness of their hearts, to walk by their own counsels.
Latin
Et dimisi eos secundum desideria cordis eorum; ibunt in adinventionibus suis.

Original

Hebrew
English
So I gave them up to their stubborn hearts to follow their own devices.

Notes

The Lord helps Israel to understand that their failure was not because of his weakness.

This warning message invites Israel to worship only the Lord and to enjoy the fullness of his blessing.

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Glossary

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Topics

Impenitence: General Scriptures Concerning Lust: Evil Desire Reprobacy: General Scriptures Concerning Self-Delusion: Obstinate Sinners often Given up To Stubbornness