Psalms 83:2 - Exposition

For, lo, thine enemies ; i.e. Israel's enemies, who are also "thine enemies" (see the comment on Psalms 81:15 ). make a tumult ; literally, make a roaring, like the roaring of the sea (comp. Psalms 46:3 ; Isaiah 17:12 ). And they that hate thee (compare "the haters of the Lord," in Psalms 81:15 ). Have lifted up the head; i.e. raised themselves up against thee—taken a menacing attitude (comp. 8:28 ).