Psalm 94
The Just Judge
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Lord, God of vengeance —
God of vengeance, shine!94:1 2Sm 22:48; Ps 18:47–48; Jr 46:10
2Rise up, Judge of the earth;
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Lord, how long will the wicked —
4They pour out arrogant words;
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Lord, they crush your people;
they oppress your heritage.94:5 Is 3:15
6They kill the widow and the resident alien
7They say, “The Lord doesn’t see it.
8Pay attention, you stupid people!
Fools, when will you be wise?94:8 Ps 92:6
9Can the one who shaped the ear not hear,
10The one who instructs nations,
the one who teaches mankind knowledge —
11The Lord knows the thoughts of mankind;
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Lord, how happy is anyone you discipline
13to give him relief from troubled times
14The Lord will not leave his people
15for the administration of justice will again be righteous,
and all the upright in heart will follow94:15 Or heart will support; lit heart after it.94:15 Ps 36:10; 64:10; 97:11
16Who stands up for me against the wicked?
Who takes a stand for me against evildoers?94:16 Ps 59:2
17If the Lord had not been my helper,
18If I say, “My foot is slipping,”
19When I am filled with cares,
20Can a corrupt throne be your ally,
21They band together against the life of the righteous
22But the Lord is my refuge;
23He will pay them back for their sins
and destroy them for their evil.
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