Psalm of David 83 in Russian and Church Slavonic

This article is about the sacred text. For Alexander von Zemlinsky's musical work based on this text, see Psalm 83 (Zemlinsky).

This article uses Hebrew (Masoretic). numbering of psalms. Psalm 83 in Greek (Septuagint or Vulgate) numbering corresponds to Psalm 84 in Hebrew numbering.

Psalm 83

This is the 83rd Psalm from the biblical Book of Psalms.
In the slightly different numbering system of the Greek Septuagint version of the Bible and its Latin translation, the Vulgate, this psalm is Psalm 81
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This psalm is the last of the Psalms of Asaph, which includes Psalms 50 through 83. It is also the last of the "Elohist" collection, Psalms 42–83, in which one of God's titles, Elohim, is primarily used.[1]:405 [2]:7 This is generally regarded as a national grievance, caused by the threat of invasion of Israel by its neighbors.

Text of prayer Psalm 83

The prayer is read in Church Slavonic if there is a service in the church. This is done for parishioners who want to get closer to the Kingdom of God. The text in Russian helps you understand the plot (you can read it at home).

In Church Slavonic with accents

In Russian

Psalm 83 in Russian:

1 To the director of the choir. On the gun of Gath. Korean sons. Psalm.

2 How desirable are Your dwellings, O Lord of hosts!

3 My soul is weary, longing for the courts of the Lord; my heart and my flesh delight in the living God.

4 And the bird finds a home for itself, and a swallow finds a nest for itself, where to lay its chicks, at Your altars, O Lord of hosts, my King and my God!

5 Blessed are they that dwell in Thy house: they shall praise Thee continually.

6 Blessed is the man whose strength is in You and whose heart is directed toward You.

7 Passing through the valley of mourning, they open springs in it, and rain covers it with blessing;

8 They come from strength to strength, appearing before God in Zion.

9 O Lord, God of hosts! Hear my prayer, give ear, O God of Jacob!

10 God, our protector! Come close and behold the face of Your anointed.

11 For one day in Your courts is better than a thousand. I would rather be at the threshold of the house of God than to live in the tents of wickedness.

12 For the Lord God is the sun and the shield, the Lord gives grace and glory; He does not deprive those who walk in integrity of blessings.

13 Lord of hosts! Blessed is the man who trusts in You!

History of writing

Determining the authorship of the psalm poses an additional challenge for researchers. Historians believe that the first performer of the chant was the ancient King David. Also, some researchers believe that the song was written during the uprising of Abbesalom.

However, if you look at the work in detail, the inscription in front can say a lot. For example, that the authorship may belong to one of the descendants of the Levite Korah. In other words, the “Children of Korah” may be the authors of Psalm 83.

Analysis

Some commentators consider the psalm to be purely cultic. Others have pointed out that the specific naming of specific peoples indicates that it does refer to a specific historical period, even if the prayer itself would be offered at the Temple in Jerusalem.[3] The dating of its composition is debated, but the reference in verse 9 to Assyria is taken by many commentators to indicate that the Psalm was written during the reign of Assyria, from the 9th to 7th centuries BC.[4] Others place the composition of the psalm between Saul and the age of the Maccabees,[3] suggested by Theodore of Mopsuestia.[5]

Interpretation of Psalm 83

• Verse 1-5. The Kingdom of God is described and what feelings the author burns towards Him. It is said that the House of the Lord is beautiful and bliss is everywhere there. The psalmist desires to find intimacy with God, to feel the joy of the Most High.
• Verse 6-10. The power of the Lord is available to every believer. She is an inexhaustible source of grace. The Lord is open to everyone who has faith in Him. He is a caring shepherd who will forgive the lost and guide them on the true path.
• Verses 11-13. Those who were previously exiled, but unable to live without the Lord, will find mercy if they rush to the temple of God. God is generous to everyone, all people are loved by Him. Secret desires and requests will be heard by the Almighty, who will fulfill them. The stronger the faith, the greater the likelihood of receiving support from the Creator.

Psalm 83 read:

1 Finally, O sharpeners, son of Kore, psalm

2 Since Your village is beloved, O Lord of hosts! 3 My soul desires and ends for the courts of the Lord; my heart and my flesh rejoice in the living God. 4 For the bird will find itself a temple, and the turtledove a nest where it will lay its young, Thy altars, O Lord of hosts, my King and my God. 5 The blessed ones who live in Your house will praise You forever and ever. 6 Blessed is the man, whose defense is with You; set the ascension in your heart, 7 in the vale of tears, in the place of the hedgehog, for the one who gives the law will give a blessing. 8 They will go from strength to strength: the God of gods will appear in Zion. 9 O Lord God of hosts, hear my prayer, grant it, O God of Jacob. 10 O God, our protector, see and look upon the face of your Christ. 11 For it is better to have one day in Your courts than a thousand: it is good for us to dwell in the house of my God rather than for us to live in the villages of sinners. 12 For the Lord loves mercy and truth; God will give grace and glory; the Lord will not deprive the good of those who walk in kindness. 13 Lord God of hosts, blessed is the man who trusts in Thee.

Letter B. Spread of the handwritten Psalter from the collection of D. V. Piskarev. RSL. XVI century https://lib-fond.ru

Psalm “Psalm 83”. Reason to read

The situations below can serve as a good precursor to reading or listening to Psalm 83: