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Psalms 83:12

10 who perished at Endor and became like dung on the ground.

11 Make their nobles like Oreb and Zeeb, and all their princes like Zebah and Zalmunna,

who said, “Let us possess for ourselves the pastures of God.”

13 Make them like tumbleweed, O my God, like chaff before the wind.

14 As fire consumes a forest, as a flame sets the mountains ablaze,

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This was said to Israel at a particular time, so it is wise to read it together with the surrounding text. Do read the surrounding verses too, because the context often says more than a single verse.

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BSB
who said, “Let us possess for ourselves the pastures of God.”
KJV
Who said, Let us take to ourselves the houses of God in possession.
WEB
who said, “Let’s take possession of God’s pasture lands.”
ASV
Who said, Let us take to ourselves in possession The habitations of God.
DARBY
For they have said, Let us take to ourselves God's dwelling-places in possession.
BLB
who said, “Let us possess for ourselves the pastures of God.”
ÅB
dem som sier: Vi vil ta oss Guds boliger til eie!
OTB
Som sa: “La oss ta i eie
Guds marker.”
B1930
dem som sier: Vi vil ta oss Guds boliger til eie!

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