Psalm 94:4 NIV

Arno Gaebelein's Annotated Bible - Psalms 94:1-23

Psalm 94-100 Psalms 94:0 Prayer for the Execution of the Vengeance of God 1. The Prayer on account of the enemy (Psalms 94:1-7 ) 2. Expostulation with the wicked (Psalms 94:8-13 ) 3. The comfort of the righteous (Psalms 94:14-23 ) The seven Psalms which follow lead on to the full establishment of the kingdom on earth and most of these Psalms celebrate His judgment reign, and the blessings of the age to come. We start once more with a Psalm which pictures vividly the trials of the days... read more

James Gray

James Gray's Concise Bible Commentary - Psalms 94:1-23

The first psalm in this lesson suggests Psalms 74:0 on which we did not dwell, but both of which depict the desolations of Judah by the Babylonians (compare Jeremiah 52:12-14 ). On this supposition their date would be that of the captivity, and their author a later Asaph than the Asaph mentioned in David’s time. Psalms 80:0 Has captivity features also. Some would say it relates to the ten tribes, as the preceding psalm does to Judah. The next several psalms are much alike in this respect and... read more

Robert Hawker

Hawker's Poor Man's Commentary - Psalms 94:1-7

It is always a mark of grace when the Lord's afflicted ones can commit their cause, be it what it may, into the hands of God. But though a believing soul can, and will refer all into the divine wisdom and justice, yet it is profitable to draw nigh to the Lord with our complaints, and to leave them there. It is one thing to complain of God, and another to complain to God. The Lord hath commanded his troubled ones to draw nigh unto him. Call upon me in the time of trouble, and I will hear thee.... read more

George Haydock

George Haydock's Catholic Bible Commentary - Psalms 94:4

Ends. Hebrew, "depths." --- Are his. This is grandeur, that "he beholds," as in the Roman psalter. (Berthier) (Isaias xl. 15., and xlv. 18.) --- Virgil (Geor. 4.) says: Deum, namque ire per omnes Terrasque et tractusque maris, c'9clumque profundum. read more

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 94:1-11

1-11 We may with boldness appeal to God; for he is the almighty Judge by whom every man is judged. Let this encourage those who suffer wrong, to bear it with silence, committing themselves to Him who judges righteously. These prayers are prophecies, which speak terror to the sons of violence. There will come a day of reckoning for all the hard speeches which ungodly sinners have spoken against God, his truths, and ways, and people. It would hardly be believed, if we did not witness it, that... read more

Paul E. Kretzmann

The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann - Psalms 94:1-23

Against Tyrants in the Church. The psalmist, whose name is not given, appeals to God in view of the oppression of the adversaries, who included not only the enemies from without, but also the tyrants within the external organization of the Church. v. 1. O Lord God, to whom vengeance belongeth; O God, to whom vengeance belongeth, show Thyself. The statement yielding all judicial power to the Lord alone is followed by the request that He should shine forth, make known His judicial authority by... read more

Johann Peter Lange

Lange's Commentary on the Holy Scriptures: Critical, Doctrinal and Homiletical - Psalms 94:1-23

Psalms 94:01 O Lord God, to whom vengeance belongeth;O God, to whom vengeance belongeth, shew thyself.2 Lift up thyself, thou Judge of the earth:Render a reward to the proud.3 Lord, how long shall the wicked,How long shall the wicked triumph?4 How long shall they utter and speak hard things?And all the workers of iniquity boast themselves?5 They break in pieces thy people, O Lord,And afflict thine heritage.6 They slay the widow and the stranger,And murder the... read more

Frederick Brotherton Meyer

F.B. Meyer's 'Through the Bible' Commentary - Psalms 94:1-5

the Lord Who Ruleth over All Psalms 93:1-5 ; Psalms 94:1-5 It is thought that these two psalms date from the Assyrian invasion in Hezekiah’s time, and that the psalmist compares the strength of Sennacherib and his hosts to the mighty breakers of the sea. But they well befit all times of anxiety and opposition. It is interesting to remember, also, that these and the six psalms which follow have always been applied by the Jews to the days of the Messiah. Surely, then, we may apply them to our... read more

G. Campbell Morgan

G. Campbell Morgan's Exposition on the Whole Bible - Psalms 94:1-23

The placing of this song immediately after the one which sets forth the fact of the enthronement of Jehovah is remarkable. It creates a contrast, while it suggests a continuity of ideas. The contrast is seen in the fact that while the previous psalm celebrates the victory of Jehovah over all opposition, this one is an appeal to Him out of circumstances in which His enemies seem to triumph. The continuity of ideas is however, equally apparent. To who should His own turn in times of such... read more

Arthur Peake

Arthur Peake's Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 94:1-23

XCIV. A Prayer for Vengeance on Oppressive Rulers and for Deliverance from them. Psalms 94:1-Joshua : . The wickedness of the arrogant. The bad rulers here are evidently Jews. They are oppressors, not invaders, and their offences against the moral law are just those which the prophets had denounced in the Israel of their day. Psalms 94:7-1 Kings : . The practical (see on Psalms 14), not theoretical atheism of the arrogant. They thought God did not care for men’ s conduct. As if He who planted... read more