Psalms 94:2
Rise up, judge of the earth, pay back the proud what they deserve.
Open English Bible (US)
In The King James Version
Lift up thyself, thou judge of the earth: render a reward to the proud.
In Context
1Lord, God of vengeance, God of vengeance, shine forth.
3Lord, how long shall the wicked, how long shall the wicked exult,
Cross References
Genesis 18:25Far be it from you to do this: to slay the righteous with the wicked! And that the righteous should be treated as the wicked, far be it from you! Should not the Judge of all the earth do what is just?”
Psalms 7:6Arise, Lord, in anger, against my foes rise in fury. Awake for my help: let justice be done.
Psalms 50:6that the heavens may declare his justice, for a God of justice is he. Selah
Psalms 74:22Arise, God, and defend your cause: remember how fools all the day insult you.
Matthew Henry on Psalms 94:2-12
Appeal to God against Persecutors; The Folly of Atheists and Oppressors. 1 O Lord God, to whom vengeance belongeth; O God, to whom vengeance belongeth, show thyself. 2 Lift up thyself, thou judge of the earth: render a reward to the proud. 3 Lord , how long shall the wicked, how long shall the wicked triumph? 4 How long shall they utter and speak hard things? and all the workers of iniquity boast themselves? 5 They break in pieces thy people, O Lord , and afflict thine heritage. 6 They slay the widow and the… Read the whole commentary →