For surely Your enemies, O LORD, surely Your enemies will perish; all evildoers will be scattered. For surelyThe phrase "for surely" emphasizes certainty and assurance. In Hebrew, the word used here is "כִּי־הִנֵּה" (ki-hinneh), which conveys a strong affirmation. This certainty reflects the psalmist's unwavering faith in God's justice and sovereignty. It is a reminder to believers that God's promises are steadfast and reliable, providing comfort and hope in the face of adversity. Your enemies, O LORD
The term "Your enemies" refers to those who oppose God and His divine will. In the Hebrew context, "אֹיְבֶיךָ" (oyvecha) denotes adversaries who stand against God's purposes. Historically, this could include nations or individuals who defy God's authority. For Christians, it serves as a reminder that spiritual warfare is real, and believers must remain vigilant in their faith, trusting that God will ultimately triumph over all opposition. surely Your enemies will perish
The repetition of "surely" underscores the inevitability of the outcome. "Will perish" translates from the Hebrew "יֹאבֵדוּ" (yo'vedu), meaning to be destroyed or come to an end. This reflects the biblical theme of divine justice, where those who persist in rebellion against God face ultimate destruction. It reassures believers that evil will not prevail indefinitely, and God's righteousness will be upheld. all evildoers
"All evildoers" encompasses those who commit acts contrary to God's moral law. The Hebrew word "פֹּעֲלֵי אָוֶן" (po'alei aven) refers to workers of iniquity or those who practice wickedness. This phrase serves as a warning that persistent sin and rebellion have consequences. It calls Christians to examine their lives, repent, and pursue righteousness, knowing that God sees and judges all actions. will be scattered
The phrase "will be scattered" comes from the Hebrew "יִתְפָּרְדוּ" (yitpardun), meaning to be dispersed or driven away. This imagery suggests a complete and utter defeat, where the unity and strength of the wicked are broken. In a historical context, scattering often meant the end of a nation's power or influence. For believers, it is a powerful reminder of God's ability to dismantle the plans of the wicked and protect His people, ensuring that evil does not have the final word. Persons / Places / Events 1. The LORD (Yahweh)The covenant name of God, emphasizing His eternal and unchanging nature. He is the central figure in this verse, highlighting His sovereignty and justice. 2. Enemies of the LORDThese are those who oppose God's will and righteousness. They are characterized by their rebellion against God's authority. 3. EvildoersIndividuals who commit acts contrary to God's laws and moral standards. They are often associated with the enemies of the LORD. Teaching Points God's Sovereignty and JusticeThe verse underscores God's ultimate control over all creation, including His enemies. Believers can find comfort in knowing that God will bring justice in His perfect timing. The Fate of the WickedThe scattering and perishing of evildoers serve as a warning against living in opposition to God's will. It reminds us of the temporal nature of evil and the eternal nature of God's kingdom. Encouragement for the RighteousFor those who follow God, this verse offers reassurance that despite the presence of evil, God will prevail. It encourages believers to remain steadfast in their faith. Call to Righteous LivingUnderstanding the fate of the wicked should motivate believers to pursue righteousness and align their lives with God's commands. Trust in God's PlanEven when faced with apparent triumphs of evil, believers are called to trust in God's ultimate plan and justice. Bible Study Questions 1. How does understanding God's sovereignty in Psalm 92:9 impact your view of current world events? 2. In what ways can the assurance of the eventual defeat of God's enemies encourage you in your personal struggles? 3. How does the fate of the wicked in Psalm 92:9 compare to the promises given to the righteous in other parts of Scripture? 4. What practical steps can you take to ensure you are not counted among the "evildoers" mentioned in this verse? 5. How can you use the truths found in Psalm 92:9 to encourage someone who is struggling with the presence of evil in their life? Connections to Other Scriptures Psalm 37This psalm also discusses the fate of the wicked and the ultimate triumph of the righteous, reinforcing the theme of divine justice. Isaiah 41:11-12These verses speak of God's assurance that those who oppose His people will be as nothing, echoing the scattering of evildoers. Revelation 20:10The final defeat of Satan and his followers is depicted, aligning with the theme of the ultimate perishing of God's enemies. People PsalmistPlaces JerusalemTopics Behold, Death, Enemies, Evil, Evildoers, Flight, Haters, Iniquity, O, Perish, Scattered, Separate, Surely, Themselves, WorkersDictionary of Bible Themes Psalm 92:1-8 1090 God, majesty of Library December 3. Thy Thoughts are Very Deep (Ps. Xcii. 5).
Thy thoughts are very deep (Ps. xcii. 5). When a Roman soldier was told by his guide that if he insisted on taking a certain journey it would probably be fatal he answered, "It is necessary for me to go, it is not necessary for me to live." That was depth. When we are convicted like that we shall come to something. The shallow nature lives in its impulses, its impressions, its intuitions, its instincts, and very largely in its surroundings. The profound character looks beyond all these and moves …
Rev. A. B. Simpson—Days of Heaven Upon Earth God Alone the Salvation of his People
Look on yon rocks and wonder at their antiquity, for from their summits a thousand ages look down upon us. When this gigantic city was as yet unfounded they were grey with age; when our humanity had not yet breathed the air, tis said that these were ancient things; they are the children of departed ages. With awe we look upon these aged rocks, for they are among nature's first-born. You discover, embedded in their bowels, the remnants of unknown worlds, of which, the wise may guess, but which, nevertheless, …
Charles Haddon Spurgeon—Spurgeon's Sermons Volume 2: 1856 The Majesty of God. --Ps. Xcii.
The Majesty of God.--Ps. xcii. The Lord is King:--upon His throne, He sits in garments glorious: Or girds for war His armour on, In every field victorious: The world came forth at his command; Built on His word its pillars stand; They never can be shaken. The Lord was King ere time began, His reign is everlasting: When high the floods in tumult ran, Their foam to heaven up-casting, He made the raging waves His path; The sea is mighty in its wrath, But God on high is mightier. Thy testimonies, …
James Montgomery—Sacred Poems and Hymns Dialogue i. --The Immutable.
Orthodoxos and Eranistes. Orth.--Better were it for us to agree and abide by the apostolic doctrine in its purity. But since, I know not how, you have broken the harmony, and are now offering us new doctrines, let us, if you please, with no kind of quarrel, investigate the truth. Eran.--We need no investigation, for we exactly hold the truth. Orth.--This is what every heretic supposes. Aye, even Jews and Pagans reckon that they are defending the doctrines of the truth; and so also do not only the …
Theodoret—The Ecclesiastical History of Theodoret Sweet is the Work, My God, My King
[167]Canonbury: Robert Schumann, 1839 Arr. Psalm 92 Isaac Watts, 1719 Sweet is the work, my God, my King, To praise thy Name, give thanks and sing; To show thy love by morning light, And talk of all thy truth at night. Sweet is the day of sacred rest; No mortal cares shall seize my breast; O may my heart in tune be found, Like David's harp of solemn sound. My heart shall triumph in my Lord, And bless his works, and bless his word; Thy works of grace, how bright they shine! How deep thy counsels, …
Various—The Hymnal of the Protestant Episcopal Church in the USA Reprobation.
In discussing this subject I shall endeavor to show, I. What the true doctrine of reprobation is not. 1. It is not that the ultimate end of God in the creation of any was their damnation. Neither reason nor revelation confirms, but both contradict the assumption, that God has created or can create any being for the purpose of rendering him miserable as an ultimate end. God is love, or he is benevolent, and cannot therefore will the misery of any being as an ultimate end, or for its own sake. It is …
Charles Grandison Finney—Systematic Theology Period ii. The Church from the Permanent Division of the Empire Until the Collapse of the Western Empire and the First Schism Between the East and the West, or Until About A. D. 500
In the second period of the history of the Church under the Christian Empire, the Church, although existing in two divisions of the Empire and experiencing very different political fortunes, may still be regarded as forming a whole. The theological controversies distracting the Church, although different in the two halves of the Graeco-Roman world, were felt to some extent in both divisions of the Empire and not merely in the one in which they were principally fought out; and in the condemnation …
Joseph Cullen Ayer Jr., Ph.D.—A Source Book for Ancient Church History Man's Chief End
Q-I: WHAT IS THE CHIEF END OF MAN? A: Man's chief end is to glorify God, and to enjoy him for ever. Here are two ends of life specified. 1: The glorifying of God. 2: The enjoying of God. I. The glorifying of God, I Pet 4:4: That God in all things may be glorified.' The glory of God is a silver thread which must run through all our actions. I Cor 10:01. Whether therefore ye eat or drink, or whatsoever ye do, do all to the glory of God.' Everything works to some end in things natural and artificial; …
Thomas Watson—A Body of Divinity The Knowledge of God Conspicuous in the Creation, and Continual Government of the World.
1. The invisible and incomprehensible essence of God, to a certain extent, made visible in his works. 2. This declared by the first class of works--viz. the admirable motions of the heavens and the earth, the symmetry of the human body, and the connection of its parts; in short, the various objects which are presented to every eye. 3. This more especially manifested in the structure of the human body. 4. The shameful ingratitude of disregarding God, who, in such a variety of ways, is manifested within …
John Calvin—The Institutes of the Christian Religion The Resemblance Between the Old Testament and the New.
1. Introduction, showing the necessity of proving the similarity of both dispensations in opposition to Servetus and the Anabaptists. 2. This similarity in general. Both covenants truly one, though differently administered. Three things in which they entirely agree. 3. First general similarity, or agreement--viz. that the Old Testament, equally with the New, extended its promises beyond the present life, and held out a sure hope of immortality. Reason for this resemblance. Objection answered. 4. …
John Calvin—The Institutes of the Christian Religion Psalms
The piety of the Old Testament Church is reflected with more clearness and variety in the Psalter than in any other book of the Old Testament. It constitutes the response of the Church to the divine demands of prophecy, and, in a less degree, of law; or, rather, it expresses those emotions and aspirations of the universal heart which lie deeper than any formal demand. It is the speech of the soul face to face with God. Its words are as simple and unaffected as human words can be, for it is the genius …
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