Psa 94:1-7 | TNotes | STEP | Summary for Ps 94:1-23: Ps 94 This plea for the Lord’s justice includes both communal and individual expressions of lament (94:1-7 , 16-23 ). The psalmist gives voice to the pain and suffering caused by the wicked, but he also depicts the comfort and stability of the Lord’s protection. He calls on the Lord to avenge the needy against the arrogant and foolish, he rebukes such people for their folly (94:8-11 ), and he pronounces a blessing on the wise (94:12-15 ). Summary for Ps 94:1-7: 94:1-7 After the community falls victim to the wicked (94:5-7 ), they pray that the Lord will render justice (see 7:11 ; 9:12 ).

Summary for Ps 94:1-23: Ps 94 ^a This plea for the Lord’s justice includes both communal and individual expressions of lament (94:1-7 ^b, 16-23 ^c). The psalmist gives voice to the pain and suffering caused by the wicked, but he also depicts the comfort and stability of the Lord’s protection. He calls on the Lord to avenge the needy against the arrogant and foolish, he rebukes such people for their folly (94:8-11 ^d), and he pronounces a blessing on the wise (94:12-15 ^e).
Summary for Ps 94:1-7: 94:1-7 ^f After the community falls victim to the wicked (94:5-7 ^g), they pray that the Lord will render justice (see 7:11 ^h; 9:12 ⁱ).
94:2 ^j Just as the Lord’s enemies rise up against him and his people (3:7 ^k; 93:3 ^l), he must arise and make retribution against the enemy (see 79:12 ^m; Isa 65:6 ⁿ).
94:6 ^o widows ... foreigners ... orphans: The Lord’s law protects needy people (Deut 24:17 ^p; 27:19 ^q), but they remain vulnerable in society.
94:7 ^r The wicked think that they can get away with their vile acts and speech, foolishly assuming that God isn’t looking or doesn’t care.