Bible Commentaries
Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Psalms 94
Introduction
| 1 | The prophet, calling for justice, complains of tyranny and impiety. |
| 8 | He teaches God's providence. |
| 12 | He shews the blessedness of affliction. |
| 16 | God is the defender of the afflicted. |
Verse 1
O LORD God, to whom vengeance belongeth; O God, to whom vengeance belongeth, shew thyself.
O LORD God, to whom vengeance belongeth; O God, to whom vengeance belongeth, shew thyself.
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- A. M. 3416. B.C. 588. (Title.) Dr. Delaney supposes that this Psalm was written by David on occasion of his war with the Ammonites, in consequence of the indignities shewn to his messengers; but it is more probable that it was written to bewail the destruction of Jerusalem and the temple
- God, to whom vengeance belongeth
- Heb. God of revenges. O God.
- Deuteronomy 32:35,41,42, Isaiah 35:4, 59:17, Jeremiah 50:28, Nahum 1:2, Romans 12:19, 2 Thessalonians 1:8, Hebrews 10:30
- shew thyself
- Heb. shine forth.
- 80:1
- A. M. 3416. B.C. 588. (Title.) Dr. Delaney supposes that this Psalm was written by David on occasion of his war with the Ammonites, in consequence of the indignities shewn to his messengers; but it is more probable that it was written to bewail the destruction of Jerusalem and the temple
Verse 2
Lift up thyself, thou judge of the earth: render a reward to the proud.
Lift up thyself, thou judge of the earth: render a reward to the proud.
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- Lift
- 7:6, 68:1, 74:22, Micah 5:9
- thou
- 50:6, Genesis 18:25, John 5:22,23, 2 Corinthians 5:10
- render
- 31:23, Job 40:11,12, Isaiah 2:11,12,17, 10:12, 37:23,29,36-38, Jeremiah 50:31,32, Daniel 4:37, 5:22-24, 1 Peter 5:5, Revelation 18:6-8
Verse 3
LORD, how long shall the wicked, how long shall the wicked triumph?
LORD, how long shall the wicked, how long shall the wicked triumph?
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- Lord
- 43:2, 73:8, 74:9,10, 79:5, 80:4, 89:46, Jeremiah 12:1,2, 47:6, Revelation 6:10
- the wicked
- Esther 5:11,12, 6:6-10, 7:6,10, Job 20:5, Acts 12:22,23
Verse 4
How long shall they utter and speak hard things? and all the workers of iniquity boast themselves?
How long shall they utter and speak hard things? and all the workers of iniquity boast themselves?
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- shall
- 31:18, 59:7,12, 64:3,4, 73:8,9, 140:3, Proverbs 30:14, Jeremiah 18:18, Matthew 12:24,34, Jude 1:14,15
- boast
- 10:2-7, 52:1, Exodus 15:9,10, Job 21:14,15, Isaiah 10:13-15, 37:24,25, Daniel 7:8,11,25, 8:11, 11:36,37, Revelation 13:5,6
Verse 5
They break in pieces thy people, O LORD, and afflict thine heritage.
They break in pieces thy people, O LORD, and afflict thine heritage.
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- break
- 7:2, 14:4, 44:22, 74:8,19,20, 79:2,3,7, 129:2,3, Isaiah 3:15, 52:5, Jeremiah 22:17, 51:20-23,34, Micah 3:2,3, Revelation 17:6
- afflict
- Exodus 2:23,24, Jeremiah 50:11, Revelation 11:3
Verse 6
They slay the widow and the stranger, and murder the fatherless.
They slay the widow and the stranger, and murder the fatherless.
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- Isaiah 10:2, 13:15-18, Jeremiah 7:6, 22:3, Ezekiel 22:7, Malachi 3:5
Verse 7
Yet they say, The LORD shall not see, neither shall the God of Jacob regard it.
Yet they say, The LORD shall not see, neither shall the God of Jacob regard it.
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- they say
- 10:11-13, 59:7, Job 22:12,13, Isaiah 29:15, Ezekiel 8:12, 9:9, Zephaniah 1:12, Luke 18:3,4
Verse 8
Understand, ye brutish among the people: and ye fools, when will ye be wise?
Understand, ye brutish among the people: and ye fools, when will ye be wise?
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- brutish
- 49:10, 73:22, 92:6, Proverbs 12:1, Isaiah 27:11, Jeremiah 8:6-8, 10:8, Romans 3:11
- fools
- Deuteronomy 32:29, Proverbs 1:22, 8:5, Titus 3:3
Verse 9
He that planted the ear, shall he not hear? he that formed the eye, shall he not see?
He that planted the ear, shall he not hear? he that formed the eye, shall he not see?
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- He that planted
- Exodus 4:11, Proverbs 20:1,12
- hear
- 11:4, 17:3, 44:21, 139:1-12, Jeremiah 23:23,24
Verse 10
He that chastiseth the heathen, shall not he correct? he that teacheth man knowledge, shall not he know?
He that chastiseth the heathen, shall not he correct? he that teacheth man knowledge, shall not he know?
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- chastiseth
- 9:5, 10:16, 44:2, 135:8-12, 149:7, Isaiah 10:12, 37:36, Jeremiah 10:25, Ezekiel 39:21
- he correct
- Isaiah 10:5,6, Amos 3:2, Habakkuk 1:12, 3:12
- teacheth man
- 25:8,9, 119:66, Job 35:11, Proverbs 2:6, Isaiah 2:3, 28:26, 54:13, John 6:45
Verse 11
The LORD knoweth the thoughts of man, that they are vanity.
The LORD knoweth the thoughts of man, that they are vanity.
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- 49:10-13, Job 11:11,12, Romans 1:21,22, 1 Corinthians 1:19,21,25
Verse 12
Blessed is the man whom thou chastenest, O LORD, and teachest him out of thy law;
Blessed is the man whom thou chastenest, O LORD, and teachest him out of thy law;
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- Blessed
- 119:67,71, Job 5:17, Proverbs 3:11, 1 Corinthians 11:32, Hebrews 12:5-11
- teachest
- Job 33:16-25, Micah 6:9, Revelation 3:19
Verse 13
That thou mayest give him rest from the days of adversity, until the pit be digged for the wicked.
That thou mayest give him rest from the days of adversity, until the pit be digged for the wicked.
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- mayest
- Isaiah 26:20,21, Habakkuk 3:16, 2 Corinthians 4:17,18, 2 Thessalonians 1:7,8, Hebrews 4:9, Revelation 14:13
- until the pit
- 9:15, 55:23, Jeremiah 18:20,22, 2 Peter 2:9, 3:3-7, Revelation 6:10,11, 11:18
Verse 14
For the LORD will not cast off his people, neither will he forsake his inheritance.
For the LORD will not cast off his people, neither will he forsake his inheritance.
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- For
- 37:28, 1 Samuel 12:22, Isaiah 49:14,15, Jeremiah 32:39,40, John 10:27-31, Romans 8:30,38,39, 11:1,2, Hebrews 13:5
- forsake
- 5, 34:12, Deuteronomy 32:9, Jeremiah 10:16, Ephesians 1:18
Verse 15
But judgment shall return unto righteousness: and all the upright in heart shall follow it.
But judgment shall return unto righteousness: and all the upright in heart shall follow it.
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- But
- 2,3, 7:8,9, 9:16, 58:11, 125:3, Deuteronomy 32:35,36, Job 35:14, Micah 7:9, Malachi 3:18, 2 Peter 3:8-10, Revelation 15:3,4
- and all
- 37:5-7,34, 125:4,5, Job 17:9, 23:11,12, James 5:7-11, 1 John 2:19
- shall follow it
- Heb. shall be after it.
Verse 16
Who will rise up for me against the evildoers? or who will stand up for me against the workers of iniquity?
Who will rise up for me against the evildoers? or who will stand up for me against the workers of iniquity?
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- rise up
- Exodus 32:26-29, Numbers 25:6-13, Judges 5:23, 1 Kings 18:39,40, 2 Kings 9:32, 10:15, Isaiah 59:16, 63:5, Jeremiah 5:1, Ezekiel 22:30, Matthew 12:30, 3 John 1:8
- stand up
- Nehemiah 5:7, Jeremiah 26:16-19, John 7:50,51
Verse 17
Unless the LORD had been my help, my soul had almost dwelt in silence.
Unless the LORD had been my help, my soul had almost dwelt in silence.
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- Unless
- 118:13, 124:1,2, 125:1, 142:4,5, John 16:32, 2 Corinthians 1:8-10, 2 Timothy 4:16,17
- almost
- or, quickly. dwelt.
- 13:3, 31:17, 115:17
Verse 18
When I said, My foot slippeth; thy mercy, O LORD, held me up.
When I said, My foot slippeth; thy mercy, O LORD, held me up.
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- My foot
- 17:5, 37:23,24, 38:16, 119:116,117, 121:3, 1 Samuel 2:9, John 12:5, Isaiah 41:10, Luke 22:32, 1 Peter 1:5
Verse 19
In the multitude of my thoughts within me thy comforts delight my soul.
In the multitude of my thoughts within me thy comforts delight my soul.
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- 43:2-5, 61:2, 63:5,6, 73:12-16, 77:2-10, Jeremiah 20:7-11, Habakkuk 3:16-18, Romans 5:2-5, 2 Corinthians 1:4,5, 1 Peter 1:7,8
Verse 20
Shall the throne of iniquity have fellowship with thee, which frameth mischief by a law?
Shall the throne of iniquity have fellowship with thee, which frameth mischief by a law?
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- throne
- 52:1, 82:1, 1 Samuel 22:12, Ecclesiastes 3:16, 5:8, Amos 6:3
- fellowship
- 2 Chronicles 6:14-16, Isaiah 1:11-20, Jeremiah 7:4-11, John 18:28, 1 John 1:5,6
- frameth
- 58:2, 1 Kings 12:32, Esther 3:6-12, Isaiah 10:1, Daniel 3:4-7, 6:7-9, Micah 6:16, John 9:22, 11:57, Revelation 13:15-17
Verse 21
They gather themselves together against the soul of the righteous, and condemn the innocent blood.
They gather themselves together against the soul of the righteous, and condemn the innocent blood.
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- gather
- 2:1-3, 22:16, 59:3, Proverbs 1:11,16, Matthew 27:1, Acts 4:5-7,27,28
- condemn
- Exodus 23:7, 1 Kings 21:19, Proverbs 17:15, Jeremiah 26:15, Ezekiel 22:6,12,27, Matthew 23:32-36, Acts 7:52,58-60, James 5:6, Revelation 17:6
Verse 22
But the LORD is my defence; and my God is the rock of my refuge.
But the LORD is my defence; and my God is the rock of my refuge.
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- But
- 10, 27:1-3, 59:9,16,17, 62:2,6
- the rock
- 18:2, Isaiah 33:16
Verse 23
And he shall bring upon them their own iniquity, and shall cut them off in their own wickedness; yea, the LORD our God shall cut them off.
And he shall bring upon them their own iniquity, and shall cut them off in their own wickedness; yea, the LORD our God shall cut them off.
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- And he
- 7:16, 9:16,17, 55:23, 64:8, Esther 7:10, Proverbs 1:31, 2:22, 5:22, Daniel 7:24
- cut them
- 12:3, 1 Samuel 26:10,11, Proverbs 14:32, Ezekiel 18:24, Daniel 9:26
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