Psalm 94:1-23 NIV The Lord is a God who avenges. O God who avenges, shine forth. Rise up, Judge of the earth; pay back to the proud what they deserve. How long, Lord , will the wicked, how long will the wicked be jubilant? They pour out arrogant words; all the evildoers are full of boasting. They crush your people, Lord ; they oppress your inheritance. They slay the widow and the foreigner; they murder the fatherless. They say, “The Lord does not see; the God of Jacob takes no notice.” Take notice, you senseless ones among the people; you fools, when will you become wise? Does he who fashioned the ear not hear? Does he who formed the eye not see? Does he who disciplines nations not punish? Does he who teaches mankind lack knowledge? The Lord knows all human plans; he knows that they are futile. Blessed is the one you discipline, Lord , the one you teach from your law; you grant them relief from days of trouble, till a pit is dug for the wicked. For the Lord will not reject his people; he will never forsake his inheritance. Judgment will again be founded on righteousness, and all the upright in heart will follow it. Who will rise up for me against the wicked? Who will take a stand for me against evildoers? Unless the Lord had given me help, I would soon have dwelt in the silence of death. When I said, “My foot is slipping,” your unfailing love, Lord , supported me. When anxiety was great within me, your consolation brought me joy. Can a corrupt throne be allied with you— a throne that brings on misery by its decrees? The wicked band together against the righteous and condemn the innocent to death. But the Lord has become my fortress, and my God the rock in whom I take refuge. He will repay them for their sins and destroy them for their wickedness; the Lord our God will destroy them.
A Plea For Vengeance
This author, believed to be David, is mainly concerned about leaders oppressing the righteous.
The psalmist appeals to the Lord as the God of vengeance and judge of the earth, as the One having the power to punish and the right to effect retribution.
Psalms 94:1-2 CEV Lord God, you punish the guilty. Show what you are like and punish them now. You judge the earth. Come and help us! Pay back those proud people for what they have done.
The big question is not whether God can avenge wrongs done, but how long it will be before He brings about justice.against oppressors who are cruel and have no common sense.
Psalms 94:3 CEV How long will the wicked celebrate and be glad?
On the other hand happy is the man who is educated by God. He will have strength for the difficult days and assurance of ultimate vindication.
Psalms 94:12-13 CEV Our Lord , you bless everyone that you instruct and teach by using your Law. You give them rest from their troubles, until a pit can be dug for the wicked.
He asks who will help avenge the wrongs of his adversaries, then answers his own question.
Psalms 94:16, 22-23 CEV Who will stand up for me against those cruel people? You, Lord God, are my fortress, that mighty rock where I am safe. You will pay back my enemies, and you will wipe them out for the evil they did.
It’s God!
The application for us today is while we hate the injustices of today, and we pray for relief, like the psalmist, we can be confident that God will rectify all things in His time and in his way.
Psalms 94:18-21 CEV When I felt my feet slipping, you came with your love and kept me steady. And when I was burdened with worries, you comforted me and made me feel secure. But you are opposed to dishonest lawmakers who gang up to murder innocent victims.
This author, believed to be David, is mainly concerned about leaders oppressing the righteous.
The psalmist appeals to the Lord as the God of vengeance and judge of the earth, as the One having the power to punish and the right to effect retribution.
Psalms 94:1-2 CEV Lord God, you punish the guilty. Show what you are like and punish them now. You judge the earth. Come and help us! Pay back those proud people for what they have done.
The big question is not whether God can avenge wrongs done, but how long it will be before He brings about justice.against oppressors who are cruel and have no common sense.
Psalms 94:3 CEV How long will the wicked celebrate and be glad?
On the other hand happy is the man who is educated by God. He will have strength for the difficult days and assurance of ultimate vindication.
Psalms 94:12-13 CEV Our Lord , you bless everyone that you instruct and teach by using your Law. You give them rest from their troubles, until a pit can be dug for the wicked.
He asks who will help avenge the wrongs of his adversaries, then answers his own question.
Psalms 94:16, 22-23 CEV Who will stand up for me against those cruel people? You, Lord God, are my fortress, that mighty rock where I am safe. You will pay back my enemies, and you will wipe them out for the evil they did.
It’s God!
The application for us today is while we hate the injustices of today, and we pray for relief, like the psalmist, we can be confident that God will rectify all things in His time and in his way.
Psalms 94:18-21 CEV When I felt my feet slipping, you came with your love and kept me steady. And when I was burdened with worries, you comforted me and made me feel secure. But you are opposed to dishonest lawmakers who gang up to murder innocent victims.
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