Psalm 94
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1The LORD is a God who avenges. O God who avenges, shine forth.1 LORD, God of vengeance-- God of vengeance, appear.
2Rise up, Judge of the earth; pay back to the proud what they deserve.2Rise up, Judge of the earth; repay the proud what they deserve.
3How long, LORD, will the wicked, how long will the wicked be jubilant?3 LORD, how long will the wicked-- how long will the wicked gloat?
4They pour out arrogant words; all the evildoers are full of boasting.4They pour out arrogant words; all the evildoers boast.
5They crush your people, LORD; they oppress your inheritance.5 LORD, they crush Your people; they afflict Your heritage.
6They slay the widow and the foreigner; they murder the fatherless.6They kill the widow and the foreigner and murder the fatherless.
7They say, "The LORD does not see; the God of Jacob takes no notice."7They say, "The LORD doesn't see it. The God of Jacob doesn't pay attention."
8Take notice, you senseless ones among the people; you fools, when will you become wise?8Pay attention, you stupid people! Fools, when will you be wise?
9Does he who fashioned the ear not hear? Does he who formed the eye not see?9Can the One who shaped the ear not hear, the One who formed the eye not see?
10Does he who disciplines nations not punish? Does he who teaches mankind lack knowledge?10The One who instructs nations, the One who teaches man knowledge-- does He not discipline?
11The LORD knows all human plans; he knows that they are futile.11The LORD knows man's thoughts; they are meaningless.
12Blessed is the one you discipline, LORD, the one you teach from your law;12 LORD, happy is the man You discipline and teach from Your law
13you grant them relief from days of trouble, till a pit is dug for the wicked.13to give him relief from troubled times until a pit is dug for the wicked.
14For the LORD will not reject his people; he will never forsake his inheritance.14The LORD will not forsake His people or abandon His heritage,
15Judgment will again be founded on righteousness, and all the upright in heart will follow it.15for justice will again be righteous, and all the upright in heart will follow it.
16Who will rise up for me against the wicked? Who will take a stand for me against evildoers?16Who stands up for me against the wicked? Who takes a stand for me against evildoers?
17Unless the LORD had given me help, I would soon have dwelt in the silence of death.17If the LORD had not been my helper, I would soon rest in the silence of death.
18When I said, "My foot is slipping," your unfailing love, LORD, supported me.18If I say, "My foot is slipping," Your faithful love will support me, LORD.
19When anxiety was great within me, your consolation brought me joy.19When I am filled with cares, Your comfort brings me joy.
20Can a corrupt throne be allied with you-- a throne that brings on misery by its decrees?20Can a corrupt throne-- one that creates trouble by law-- become Your ally?
21The wicked band together against the righteous and condemn the innocent to death.21They band together against the life of the righteous and condemn the innocent to death.
22But the LORD has become my fortress, and my God the rock in whom I take refuge.22But the LORD is my refuge; my God is the rock of my protection.
23He will repay them for their sins and destroy them for their wickedness; the LORD our God will destroy them.23He will pay them back for their sins and destroy them for their evil. The LORD our God will destroy them.
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