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they would be doomed forever.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/psalms/81.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />Those who hate the LORD would cringe toward him, and their fate would last forever.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/psalms/81.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />Those who hate the LORD would feign obedience, and their doom would last forever.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/psalms/81.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />The haters of the LORD should have submitted themselves unto him: but their time should have endured for ever.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/psalms/81.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />The haters of the LORD would pretend submission to Him, But their fate would endure forever.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/psalms/81.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />“Those who hate the LORD would pretend to obey Him, And their time <i>of punishment</i> would be forever.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/psalms/81.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />&#8220Those who hate the LORD would pretend obedience to Him, And their time of punishment would be forever.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/psalms/81.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />“Those who hate the LORD would pretend obedience to Him; And their time <i>of punishment</i> would be forever.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/psalms/81.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />Those who hate Yahweh would cower before Him, And their time <i>of punishment</i> would be forever.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/psalms/81.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />Those who hate the LORD would pretend obedience to Him <i>and</i> cringe before Him, And their time <i>of punishment</i> would be forever.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/psalms/81.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Those who hate the LORD would cower to him; their doom would last forever.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/psalms/81.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Those who hate the LORD would pretend submission to Him; their doom would last forever. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/psalms/81.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />The haters of Jehovah should submit themselves unto him: But their time should endure for ever.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/psalms/81.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />Everyone who hates me would come crawling, and that would be the end of them. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/psalms/81.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />The haters of the LORD should submit themselves unto him: but their time should endure for ever.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/psalms/81.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />Those who hate the LORD would cringe in front of him, and their time [for punishment]would last forever.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/psalms/81.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />Those who hate me would bow in fear before me; their punishment would last forever. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/psalms/81.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />Those who hate the LORD will cringe before him; their punishment will be permanent.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/psalms/81.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />Those who hate the LORD would feign obedience, and their doom would last forever.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/psalms/81.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />(May those who hate the LORD cower in fear before him! May they be permanently humiliated!) <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/psalms/81.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />The haters of the LORD would cringe before him, and their punishment would last forever.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/psalms/81.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />The haters of the LORD should have submitted themselves to him: and their time should have endured for ever.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/psalms/81.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />The haters of Yahweh would cringe before him, and their punishment would last forever. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/psalms/81.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />Those hating YHWH should have feigned [obedience] to Him, "" And their time would last for all time.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/psalms/81.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> Those hating Jehovah feign obedience to Him, But their time is -- to the age.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/psalms/81.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />They hating Jehovah shall lie to him: and their time shall be forever.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/psalms/81.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />The enemies of the Lord have lied to him: and their time shall be for ever. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/psalms/81.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br /><V 80:16>The enemies of the Lord have lied to him, and their time will come, in every age.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/psalms/81.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />Those who hate the LORD will try flattering him, but their fate is fixed forever. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/psalms/81.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />Those who hate the LORD would cringe before him, and their doom would last forever.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/psalms/81.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />The haters of the LORD have lied to him; but they shall tremble for ever.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/psalms/81.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />The haters of LORD JEHOVAH have angered him and he is their cause of trembling for eternity.<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/psalms/81.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />The haters of the LORD should dwindle away before Him; And their punishment should endure for ever.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/psalms/81.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />The Lord's enemies <i>should have</i> lied to him: but their time shall be for ever.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/psalms/81-15.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/nFaD2oDhKPc?start=10311" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/psalms/81.htm">Sing for Joy to God, Our Strength</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">14</span>how soon I would subdue their enemies and turn My hand against their foes! <span class="reftext">15</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/8130.htm" title="8130: mə·śan·’ê (V-Piel-Prtcpl-mpc) -- To hate. A primitive root; to hate.">Those who hate</a> <a href="/hebrew/3068.htm" title="3068: Yah·weh (N-proper-ms) -- The proper name of the God of Israel. From hayah; self-Existent or Eternal; Jehovah, Jewish national name of God.">the LORD</a> <a href="/hebrew/3584.htm" title="3584: yə·ḵa·ḥă·šū- (V-Piel-Imperf-3mp) -- To disappoint, deceive, fail, grow lean. A primitive root; to be untrue, in word or deed.">would feign obedience,</a> <a href="/hebrew/lōw (Prep:: 3ms) -- "></a> <a href="/hebrew/6256.htm" title="6256: ‘it·tām (N-csc:: 3mp) -- Time. From ad; time, especially now, when, etc.">and their doom</a> <a href="/hebrew/1961.htm" title="1961: wî·hî (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConjImperf.Jus-3ms) -- To fall out, come to pass, become, be. A primitive root; to exist, i.e. Be or become, come to pass.">would last forever.</a> <a href="/hebrew/5769.htm" title="5769: lə·‘ō·w·lām (Prep-l:: N-ms) -- Long duration, antiquity, futurity. "></a> </span><span class="reftext">16</span>But I would feed you the finest wheat; with honey from the rock I would satisfy you.”…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/45-24.htm">Isaiah 45:24</a></span><br />Surely they will say of Me, ‘In the LORD alone are righteousness and strength.’” All who rage against Him will come to Him and be put to shame.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/29-5.htm">Isaiah 29:5</a></span><br />But your many foes will be like fine dust, the multitude of the ruthless like blowing chaff. Then suddenly, in an instant,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/41-11.htm">Isaiah 41:11</a></span><br />Behold, all who rage against you will be ashamed and disgraced; those who contend with you will be reduced to nothing and will perish.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/66-24.htm">Isaiah 66:24</a></span><br />“As they go forth, they will see the corpses of the men who have rebelled against Me; for their worm will never die, their fire will never be quenched, and they will be a horror to all mankind.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/60-12.htm">Isaiah 60:12</a></span><br />For the nation or kingdom that will not serve you will perish; it will be utterly destroyed.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/45-14.htm">Isaiah 45:14</a></span><br />This is what the LORD says: “The products of Egypt and the merchandise of Cush, along with the Sabeans, men of stature, will come over to you and will be yours; they will trudge behind you; they will come over in chains and bow down to you. They will confess to you: ‘God is indeed with you, and there is no other; there is no other God.’”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/54-17.htm">Isaiah 54:17</a></span><br />No weapon formed against you shall prosper, and you will refute every tongue that accuses you. This is the heritage of the servants of the LORD, and their vindication is from Me,” declares the LORD.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/deuteronomy/33-29.htm">Deuteronomy 33:29</a></span><br />Blessed are you, O Israel! Who is like you, a people saved by the LORD? He is the shield that protects you, the sword in which you boast. Your enemies will cower before you, and you shall trample their high places.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/exodus/23-22.htm">Exodus 23:22</a></span><br />But if you will listen carefully to his voice and do everything I say, I will be an enemy to your enemies and a foe to your foes.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_samuel/22-41.htm">2 Samuel 22:41</a></span><br />You have made my enemies retreat before me; I destroyed those who hated me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_samuel/22-45.htm">2 Samuel 22:45-46</a></span><br />Foreigners cower before me; when they hear me, they obey me. / Foreigners lose heart and come trembling from their strongholds.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/micah/7-10.htm">Micah 7:10</a></span><br />Then my enemy will see and will be covered with shame—she who said to me, “Where is the LORD your God?” My eyes will see her; at that time she will be trampled like mud in the streets.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/romans/9-33.htm">Romans 9:33</a></span><br />as it is written: “See, I lay in Zion a stone of stumbling and a rock of offense; and the one who believes in Him will never be put to shame.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/romans/10-11.htm">Romans 10:11</a></span><br />It is just as the Scripture says: “Anyone who believes in Him will never be put to shame.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_peter/2-6.htm">1 Peter 2:6</a></span><br />For it stands in Scripture: “See, I lay in Zion a stone, a chosen and precious cornerstone; and the one who believes in Him will never be put to shame.”</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">The haters of the LORD should have submitted themselves to him: but their time should have endured for ever.</p><p class="hdg">the haters</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/18-45.htm">Psalm 18:45</a></b></br> The strangers shall fade away, and be afraid out of their close places.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/83-2.htm">Psalm 83:2</a></b></br> For, lo, thine enemies make a tumult: and they that hate thee have lifted up the head.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/exodus/20-5.htm">Exodus 20:5</a></b></br> Thou shalt not bow down thyself to them, nor serve them: for I the LORD thy God <i>am</i> a jealous God, visiting the iniquity of the fathers upon the children unto the third and fourth <i>generation</i> of them that hate me;</p><p class="hdg">submitted themselves.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/18-44.htm">Psalm 18:44</a></b></br> As soon as they hear of me, they shall obey me: the strangers shall submit themselves unto me.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/63-3.htm">Psalm 63:3</a></b></br> Because thy lovingkindness <i>is</i> better than life, my lips shall praise thee.</p><p class="hdg">time</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/102-28.htm">Psalm 102:28</a></b></br> The children of thy servants shall continue, and their seed shall be established before thee.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/isaiah/65-22.htm">Isaiah 65:22</a></b></br> They shall not build, and another inhabit; they shall not plant, and another eat: for as the days of a tree <i>are</i> the days of my people, and mine elect shall long enjoy the work of their hands.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/joel/3-20.htm">Joel 3:20</a></b></br> But Judah shall dwell for ever, and Jerusalem from generation to generation.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/psalms/78-69.htm">Age</a> <a href="/psalms/80-12.htm">Broken</a> <a href="/psalms/66-3.htm">Cringe</a> <a href="/psalms/66-3.htm">Cringing</a> <a href="/psalms/78-51.htm">Destruction</a> <a href="/psalms/66-3.htm">Dwindle</a> <a href="/psalms/72-17.htm">Endure</a> <a href="/psalms/55-12.htm">Endured</a> <a href="/psalms/76-4.htm">Eternal</a> <a href="/psalms/73-5.htm">Fate</a> <a href="/psalms/66-3.htm">Feign</a> <a href="/psalms/79-13.htm">Forever</a> <a href="/psalms/69-14.htm">Hate</a> <a href="/psalms/81-14.htm">Haters</a> <a href="/psalms/69-14.htm">Hating</a> <a href="/psalms/79-3.htm">Last</a> <a href="/psalms/66-3.htm">Obedience</a> <a href="/1_kings/14-6.htm">Pretend</a> <a href="/psalms/79-12.htm">Punishment</a> <a href="/psalms/81-11.htm">Submit</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/29-24.htm">Submitted</a> <a href="/psalms/80-6.htm">Themselves</a> <a href="/psalms/81-3.htm">Time</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/psalms/85-5.htm">Age</a> <a href="/psalms/88-16.htm">Broken</a> <a href="/isaiah/10-4.htm">Cringe</a> <a href="/2_samuel/22-45.htm">Cringing</a> <a href="/psalms/83-10.htm">Destruction</a> <a href="/psalms/107-39.htm">Dwindle</a> <a href="/psalms/89-29.htm">Endure</a> <a href="/psalms/123-3.htm">Endured</a> <a href="/psalms/89-29.htm">Eternal</a> <a href="/psalms/85-1.htm">Fate</a> <a href="/luke/20-20.htm">Feign</a> <a href="/psalms/83-17.htm">Forever</a> <a href="/psalms/83-2.htm">Hate</a> <a href="/psalms/83-2.htm">Haters</a> <a href="/psalms/89-23.htm">Hating</a> <a href="/psalms/122-2.htm">Last</a> <a href="/proverbs/30-17.htm">Obedience</a> <a href="/proverbs/12-9.htm">Pretend</a> <a href="/psalms/89-32.htm">Punishment</a> <a href="/luke/10-17.htm">Submit</a> <a href="/jeremiah/50-15.htm">Submitted</a> <a href="/psalms/83-2.htm">Themselves</a> <a href="/psalms/88-15.htm">Time</a><div class="vheading2">Psalm 81</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/81-1.htm">An exhortation to a solemn praising of God</a></span><br><span class="reftext">4. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/81-4.htm">God challenges that duty by reason of his benefits</a></span><br><span class="reftext">8. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/81-8.htm">God, exhorting to obedience, complains of their disobedience, which proves their own hurt.</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; 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In the biblical context, "hate" signifies a strong rejection or rebellion against God's authority. Historically, this could include pagan nations surrounding Israel, such as the Philistines or Canaanites, who worshipped other gods and often opposed Israel. This enmity is not just a personal feeling but a spiritual stance against God's sovereignty. In a broader sense, it can also apply to anyone who rejects God's ways, as seen in <a href="/romans/8-7.htm">Romans 8:7</a>, where the mind governed by the flesh is hostile to God.<p><b>would feign obedience</b><br>Feigning obedience implies a superficial or insincere compliance with God's commands. This can be seen in the history of Israel, where certain kings or people outwardly followed religious practices but their hearts were far from God, as noted in <a href="/isaiah/29-13.htm">Isaiah 29:13</a>. This hypocrisy is condemned throughout Scripture, as God desires genuine devotion and obedience from the heart. The concept is also echoed in the New Testament, where Jesus criticizes the Pharisees for their outward religiosity but inward corruption (<a href="/matthew/23-27.htm">Matthew 23:27-28</a>).<p><b>and their doom would last forever</b><br>The phrase indicates a perpetual consequence for those who oppose God. Biblically, this aligns with the concept of divine judgment and eternal separation from God, as seen in passages like <a href="/matthew/25-46.htm">Matthew 25:46</a>, where eternal punishment is contrasted with eternal life. The idea of lasting doom underscores the seriousness of rejecting God and His covenant. It serves as a warning of the ultimate fate awaiting those who persist in rebellion, emphasizing the eternal nature of God's justice.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_lord.htm">The LORD (Yahweh)</a></b><br>The covenant God of Israel, who is the central figure in this Psalm, calling His people to obedience and worship.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/i/israel.htm">Israel</a></b><br>The chosen people of God, who are being addressed in this Psalm, reminding them of their covenant relationship with Yahweh.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/e/enemies_of_god.htm">Enemies of God</a></b><br>Those who oppose or hate the LORD, mentioned in this verse as feigning obedience.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/f/feigned_obedience.htm">Feigned Obedience</a></b><br>The act of pretending to obey or submit, which is insincere and ultimately futile.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/d/doom.htm">Doom</a></b><br>The consequence of insincere obedience and hatred towards God, described as lasting forever.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/s/sincerity_in_worship.htm">Sincerity in Worship</a></b><br>True worship requires a heart fully devoted to God, not just outward compliance.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/c/consequences_of_hypocrisy.htm">Consequences of Hypocrisy</a></b><br>Feigned obedience leads to lasting consequences, emphasizing the importance of genuine faith.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/g/god's_desire_for_relationship.htm">God's Desire for Relationship</a></b><br>God desires a sincere relationship with His people, not just ritualistic observance.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/s/self-examination.htm">Self-Examination</a></b><br>Believers should regularly examine their hearts to ensure their obedience is genuine.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/e/eternal_perspective.htm">Eternal Perspective</a></b><br>Understanding the eternal consequences of our actions can motivate sincere devotion to God.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_psalm_81.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Psalm 81</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_does_''voice_of_the_archangel''_mean.htm">What does it mean to hate evil and love good?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_does_'spare_the_rod'_mean.htm">What does 'spare the rod, spoil the child' mean?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_lessons_from_amnon's_bible_story.htm">What lessons does Amnon's story in the Bible teach?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/is_psalm_69_originally_about_jesus.htm">Psalm 69 is frequently seen as messianic--what evidence exists that the text was originally about Jesus rather than solely about the psalmist's circumstances?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/psalms/81.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(15) <span class= "bld">Submitted.</span>--See Note, <a href="/psalms/18-44.htm" title="As soon as they hear of me, they shall obey me: the strangers shall submit themselves to me.">Psalm 18:44</a>.<p><span class= "bld">Him</span>--<span class= "ital">i.e., </span>Israel; Jehovah's enemies being also Israel's enemies.<p><span class= "bld">Their time</span>--<span class= "ital">i.e., </span>Israel's. One of the sudden changes of number so frequent in Hebrew poetry. As a nation Israel would continue to live and prosper.<p><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/psalms/81.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 15.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">The haters of the Lord.</span> Israel's enemies are always spoken of as God's enemies also (comp. <a href="/psalms/3-2.htm">Psalm 3:2, 7</a>; <a href="/psalms/9-3.htm">Psalm 9:3</a>; <a href="/psalms/68-1.htm">Psalm 68:1</a>; <a href="/psalms/79-6.htm">Psalm 79:6, 7</a>, etc.). They "hate" Jehovah (<a href="/psalms/21-8.htm">Psalm 21:8</a>; <a href="/psalms/83-2.htm">Psalm 83:2</a>), not merely as Israel's Protecter, but as the Source of all good, whereas they delight in evil. <span class="cmt_word">Should have submitted themselves unto him;</span> rather, should <span class="accented">submit themselves, or</span> "<span class="accented">should yield feigned obedience"</span> (Authorized Version, margin). <span class="cmt_word">But their time</span> (<span class="accented">i.e.</span> Israel's time) <span class="cmt_word">should have endured forever;</span> rather, <span class="accented">should endure.</span> <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/psalms/81-15.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div><span class="word">Those who hate</span><br /><span class="heb">מְשַׂנְאֵ֣י</span> <span class="translit">(mə·śan·’ê)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Piel - Participle - masculine plural construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_8130.htm">Strong's 8130: </a> </span><span class="str2">To hate</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the LORD</span><br /><span class="heb">יְ֭הוָה</span> <span class="translit">(Yah·weh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3068.htm">Strong's 3068: </a> </span><span class="str2">LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel</span><br /><br /><span class="word">would feign obedience,</span><br /><span class="heb">יְכַֽחֲשׁוּ־</span> <span class="translit">(yə·ḵa·ḥă·šū-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Piel - Imperfect - third person masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3584.htm">Strong's 3584: </a> </span><span class="str2">To disappoint, deceive, fail, grow lean</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and their doom</span><br /><span class="heb">עִתָּ֣ם</span> <span class="translit">(‘it·tām)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - common singular construct | third person masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6256.htm">Strong's 6256: </a> </span><span class="str2">Time, now, when</span><br /><br /><span class="word">would last forever.</span><br /><span class="heb">וִיהִ֖י</span> <span class="translit">(wî·hî)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Conjunctive imperfect Jussive - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1961.htm">Strong's 1961: </a> </span><span class="str2">To fall out, come to pass, become, be</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/psalms/81-15.htm">Psalm 81:15 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/psalms/81-15.htm">Psalm 81:15 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/psalms/81-15.htm">Psalm 81:15 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/psalms/81-15.htm">Psalm 81:15 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/psalms/81-15.htm">Psalm 81:15 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/psalms/81-15.htm">Psalm 81:15 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/psalms/81-15.htm">Psalm 81:15 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/psalms/81-15.htm">Psalm 81:15 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/psalms/81-15.htm">Psalm 81:15 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/psalms/81-15.htm">Psalm 81:15 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/psalms/81-15.htm">OT Poetry: Psalm 81:15 The haters of Yahweh would cringe before (Psalm Ps Psa.) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/psalms/81-14.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Psalm 81:14"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Psalm 81:14" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/psalms/81-16.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Psalm 81:16"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Psalm 81:16" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>