Psalms 94:1-13 ▼

1 LORD, God of vengeance — God of vengeance, shine!

2 Rise up, Judge of the earth; repay the proud what they deserve.

3 LORD, how long will the wicked — how long will the wicked celebrate?

4 They pour out arrogant words; all the evildoers boast.

5 LORD, they crush your people; they oppress your heritage.

6 They kill the widow and the resident alien and murder the fatherless.

7 They say, “The LORD doesn’t see it. The God of Jacob doesn’t pay attention.”

8 Pay attention, you stupid people! Fools, when will you be wise?

9 Can the one who shaped the ear not hear, the one who formed the eye not see?

10 The one who instructs nations, the one who teaches mankind knowledge — does he not discipline?

11 The LORD knows the thoughts of mankind; they are futile.

12 LORD, how happy is anyone you discipline and teach from your law

13 to give him relief from troubled times until a pit is dug for the wicked.