Psa 94:1 | MHM | STEP | Appeal to God against Persecutors; The Folly of Atheists and Oppressors. This section is a prayer to God for help against those who hurt His people. The writer appeals to God as the judge who sees everything and can punish the wicked. He describes the pride and cruelty of those who oppress others, and shows how foolish it is to think God does not notice evil. The psalmist reminds us that God created us, teaches us, and knows everything—even our thoughts. This is both a warning to evildoers and a comfort for people who suffer wrong. v. 1–2 : The psalmist calls out to God, saying, O God, to whom vengeance belongs, O God, to whom vengeance belongs, shine forth! Rise up, O Judge of the earth; repay to the proud what they deserve (Psalm 94:1–2 ). He asks God to show Himself and act against those who do evil. The psalmist reminds us that God is the supreme judge of the whole earth. He alone has the right to judge and punish. That is why we should not try to take revenge ourselves (Romans 12:19 ). If someone does wrong in secret or in public, God will call them to account. For those who suffer, this is an encouragement to trust God and wait for His justice.

‏ Psalms 94:1

Appeal to God against Persecutors; The Folly of Atheists and Oppressors.

This section is a prayer to God for help against those who hurt His people. The writer appeals to God as the judge who sees everything and can punish the wicked. He describes the pride and cruelty of those who oppress others, and shows how foolish it is to think God does not notice evil. The psalmist reminds us that God created us, teaches us, and knows everything—even our thoughts. This is both a warning to evildoers and a comfort for people who suffer wrong.

v. 1–2: The psalmist calls out to God, saying, O God, to whom vengeance belongs, O God, to whom vengeance belongs, shine forth! Rise up, O Judge of the earth; repay to the proud what they deserve (Psalm 94:1–2 ^a). He asks God to show Himself and act against those who do evil. The psalmist reminds us that God is the supreme judge of the whole earth. He alone has the right to judge and punish. That is why we should not try to take revenge ourselves (Romans 12:19 ^b). If someone does wrong in secret or in public, God will call them to account. For those who suffer, this is an encouragement to trust God and wait for His justice.