What does Psalm 81:9 mean?

Psalm 81:9 highlights themes such as faith and obedience when read in context.

How should I apply Psalm 81:9 today?

Read the surrounding passage, compare related cross references, and turn the verse into a short prayer and concrete action.

There shall no strange god be in thee; neither shalt thou worship any strange god.

7Thou calledst in trouble, and I delivered thee; I answered thee in the secret place of thunder: I proved thee at the waters of Meribah. Selah.

8Hear, O my people, and I will testify unto thee: O Israel, if thou wilt hearken unto me;

9There shall no strange god be in thee; neither shalt thou worship any strange god.

10I am the LORD thy God, which brought thee out of the land of Egypt: open thy mouth wide, and I will fill it.

11But my people would not hearken to my voice; and Israel would none of me.

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