Psalm 94

An appeal to the Sovereign God (Ps 93) to redress wrongs. God is the divine judge—with favor toward the righteous and judgment against the wicked.

Focus on the wicked
v.1-3 Introduction. Appeal to the Judge of the earth.

2 Rise up, O judge of the earth;
repay to the proud what they deserve!

v.4-7 The complaint against evildoers who oppress the people.
v.8-11 Speaking to the wicked satirically—fools when will you be wise?

Focus on the righteous
v.12-15 Confidence in God to judge on behalf of the righteous.

12 Blessed is the man whom you discipline, O Lord,
and whom you teach out of your law,

v.16-19 Praise to God who has been the psalmists help.
v.20-23 Confidence that the Lord's justice will prevail.

22 But the Lord has become my stronghold,
and my God the rock of my refuge.

Since our God is a holy and just god, we can be certain that the wicked will be judged and the righteous will prevail. (Ps 28:9)

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