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Psalms 94:2

Verse

Berean Standard Bible

Rise up, O Judge of the earth; render a reward to the proud.

American Standard Version (1901)

Lift up thyself, thou judge of the earth: Render to the proud their desert.

Bible in Basic English

Be lifted up, O judge of the earth; let their reward come to the men of pride.

Free Bible Version

Stand up, judge of the earth, and pay back those who are proud what they deserve.

Geneva Bible 1599

Exalt thy selfe, O Iudge of the worlde, and render a reward to the proude.

King James (Authorized) Version

Lift up thyself, thou judge of the earth: render a reward to the proud.

One Unity Resource Bible

Rise up, you judge of the earth. Pay back the proud what they deserve.

Translation for Translators

You are the one who judges all people on the earth; so arise, and give/punish the proud leaders of our people like they deserve.

Unlocked Literal Bible

Rise up, judge of the earth, give to the proud what they deserve.

Noah Webster Bible

Lift up thyself, thou judge of the earth: render a reward to the proud.

World English Bible

Rise up, you judge of the earth. Pay back the proud what they deserve.

Young's Literal Translation

Be lifted up, O Judge of the earth, Send back a recompence on the proud.

Context

The LORD Will Not Forget His People

¹O LORD, God of vengeance, O God of vengeance, shine forth. ²Rise up, O Judge of the earth; render a reward to the proud. ³How long will the wicked, O LORD, how long will the wicked exult?

Summary

This verse calls upon God, the righteous Judge, to rise up and bring justice to the wicked who boast arrogantly. It reflects the psalmist's plea for divine intervention in the face of oppression and injustice. The psalmist seeks comfort in knowing that God sees and will ultimately judge the evildoers. It serves as a reminder that God is aware of all actions and will execute justice in His perfect timing. The verse encourages trust in God's sovereignty and righteousness amidst trials and challenges.

Commentary

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown
John Gill
Tyndale

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Bible Commentary

Lift up thyself--or, "Arise," both figures representing God as heretofore indifferent (compare Psa 3:7; Psa 22:16, Psa 22:20).

Psalms 94:2

The LORD Will Not Forget His People

¹O LORD, God of vengeance, O God of vengeance, shine forth. ²Rise up, O Judge of the earth; render a reward to the proud. ³How long will the wicked, O LORD, how long will the wicked exult?

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Berean Standard Bible

Rise up, O Judge of the earth; render a reward to the proud.

American Standard Version (1901)

Lift up thyself, thou judge of the earth: Render to the proud their desert.

Bible in Basic English

Be lifted up, O judge of the earth; let their reward come to the men of pride.

Free Bible Version

Stand up, judge of the earth, and pay back those who are proud what they deserve.

Geneva Bible 1599

Exalt thy selfe, O Iudge of the worlde, and render a reward to the proude.

King James (Authorized) Version

Lift up thyself, thou judge of the earth: render a reward to the proud.

One Unity Resource Bible

Rise up, you judge of the earth. Pay back the proud what they deserve.

Translation for Translators

You are the one who judges all people on the earth; so arise, and give/punish the proud leaders of our people like they deserve.

Unlocked Literal Bible

Rise up, judge of the earth, give to the proud what they deserve.

Noah Webster Bible

Lift up thyself, thou judge of the earth: render a reward to the proud.

World English Bible

Rise up, you judge of the earth. Pay back the proud what they deserve.

Young's Literal Translation

Be lifted up, O Judge of the earth, Send back a recompence on the proud.