Psalms 91:8
Psalms 91:8 in Multiple Translations
You will only see it with your eyes and witness the punishment of the wicked.
Only with thine eyes shalt thou behold and see the reward of the wicked.
Only with thine eyes shalt thou behold, And see the reward of the wicked.
Only with your eyes will you see the reward of the evil-doers.
You only have to open your eyes and you will see how the wicked are repaid.
Doubtlesse with thine eyes shalt thou beholde and see the reward of the wicked.
But with thine eyes thou lookest, And the reward of the wicked thou seest,
You will only look with your eyes, and see the recompense of the wicked.
Only with thy eyes shalt thou behold and see the reward of the wicked.
When the wicked shall spring up as grass: and all the workers of iniquity shall appear: That they may perish for ever and ever:
Look and see that ◄wicked people are being punished/God is punishing wicked people►!
Berean Amplified Bible — Psalms 91:8
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Psalms 91:8 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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רַ֭ק
בְּ/עֵינֶ֣י/ךָ
תַבִּ֑יט
וְ/שִׁלֻּמַ֖ת
רְשָׁעִ֣ים
תִּרְאֶֽה
רַ֭ק
raq
H7535
except
DirObjM
בְּ/עֵינֶ֣י/ךָ
ʻayin
H5869
eye
Prep | N-cd | Suff
תַבִּ֑יט
nâbaṭ
H5027
to look
V-Hiphil-Imperf-2ms
וְ/שִׁלֻּמַ֖ת
shillumâh
H8011
recompense
Conj | N-fs
רְשָׁעִ֣ים
râshâʻ
H7563
wicked
Adj
תִּרְאֶֽה
râʼâh
H7200
Provider
V-Qal-Imperf-2ms
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Hebrew Word Reference — Psalms 91:8
רַ֭ק
raq
H7535
"except"
DirObjM
This Hebrew word means 'except' or 'only', used to limit or emphasize something, like in Exodus 12:11 where it says to eat the Passover meal in haste, with nothing but your clothes on. It can also mean 'but' or 'nevertheless'.
Definition: 1) only, altogether, surely 1a) only 1b) only, nought but, altogether (in limitation) 1c) save, except (after a negative) 1d) only, altogether, surely (with an affirmative) 1e) if only, provided only (prefixed for emphasis) 1f) only, exclusively (for emphasis)
Usage: Occurs in 107 OT verses. KJV: but, even, except, howbeit howsoever, at the least, nevertheless, nothing but, notwithstanding, only, save, so (that), surely, yet (so), in any wise. See also: Genesis 6:5; Joshua 13:14; Psalms 32:6.
בְּ/עֵינֶ֣י/ךָ
ʻayin
H5869
"eye"
Prep | N-cd | Suff
This word can mean a spring or fountain, but also refers to the eye or a source of something. It is often translated as affliction, outward appearance, or countenance, and is used in various contexts throughout the Bible.
Definition: : eye 1) eye 1a) eye 1a1) of physical eye 1a2) as showing mental qualities 1a3) of mental and spiritual faculties (fig.)
Usage: Occurs in 828 OT verses. KJV: affliction, outward appearance, [phrase] before, [phrase] think best, colour, conceit, [phrase] be content, countenance, [phrase] displease, eye((-brow), (-d), -sight), face, [phrase] favour, fountain, furrow (from the margin), [idiom] him, [phrase] humble, knowledge, look, ([phrase] well), [idiom] me, open(-ly), [phrase] (not) please, presence, [phrase] regard, resemblance, sight, [idiom] thee, [idiom] them, [phrase] think, [idiom] us, well, [idiom] you(-rselves). See also: Genesis 3:5; Exodus 34:9; Deuteronomy 28:67.
תַבִּ֑יט
nâbaṭ
H5027
"to look"
V-Hiphil-Imperf-2ms
This verb means to look or regard something carefully. It can also mean to show favor or care for someone. In the Bible, it is used to describe how God looks at his people with favor and care, as seen in Psalm 138:6.
Definition: 1) to look, regard 1a) (Piel) to look 1b) (Hiphil) 1b1) tolook 1b2) to regard, show regard to, pay attention to, consider 1b3) to look upon, regard, show regard to
Usage: Occurs in 67 OT verses. KJV: (cause to) behold, consider, look (down), regard, have respect, see. See also: Genesis 15:5; Psalms 104:32; Psalms 10:14.
וְ/שִׁלֻּמַ֖ת
shillumâh
H8011
"recompense"
Conj | N-fs
This Hebrew word means reward or retribution, used to describe God's justice in the Bible, as seen in the book of Genesis.
Definition: reward, requital, retribution
Usage: Occurs in 1 OT verses. KJV: recompense. See also: Psalms 91:8.
רְשָׁעִ֣ים
râshâʻ
H7563
"wicked"
Adj
This word describes someone who is morally wrong, a bad person who is guilty of crime or sin against God or others. It is used to describe the wicked in biblical stories, such as in the book of Genesis.
Definition: 1) wicked, criminal 1a) guilty one, one guilty of crime (subst) 1b) wicked (hostile to God) 1c) wicked, guilty of sin (against God or man)
Usage: Occurs in 248 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] condemned, guilty, ungodly, wicked (man), that did wrong. See also: Genesis 18:23; Psalms 101:8; Psalms 1:1.
תִּרְאֶֽה
râʼâh
H7200
"Provider"
V-Qal-Imperf-2ms
The Hebrew word for provider means to see or look after, and is used to describe God's care for his people. It appears in various forms throughout the Bible, including in Genesis and other books.
Definition: (Lord will) Provide, cause to be seen. This name means to see, look at, inspect, look after
Usage: Occurs in 1206 OT verses. KJV: advise self, appear, approve, behold, [idiom] certainly, consider, discern, (make to) enjoy, have experience, gaze, take heed, [idiom] indeed, [idiom] joyfully, lo, look (on, one another, one on another, one upon another, out, up, upon), mark, meet, [idiom] be near, perceive, present, provide, regard, (have) respect, (fore-, cause to, let) see(-r, -m, one another), shew (self), [idiom] sight of others, (e-) spy, stare, [idiom] surely, [idiom] think, view, visions. See also: Genesis 1:4; Genesis 41:41; Exodus 33:13.
Study Notes — Psalms 91:8
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- Context
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- Psalms 91:8 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Psalms 91:8
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 91:8
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Psalms 91:8
- Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 91:8
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Psalms 91:8
- Cambridge Bible on Psalms 91:8
- Barnes' Notes on Psalms 91:8
- Whedon's Commentary on Psalms 91:8
- Sermons on Psalms 91:8
Context — You Are My Refuge and My Fortress
6nor the pestilence that stalks in the darkness, nor the calamity that destroys at noon.
7Though a thousand may fall at your side, and ten thousand at your right hand, no harm will come near you.
8You will only see it with your eyes and witness the punishment of the wicked.
9Because you have made the LORD your dwelling— my refuge, the Most High— 10no evil will befall you, no plague will approach your tent.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Psalms 37:34 | Wait for the LORD and keep His way, and He will raise you up to inherit the land. When the wicked are cut off, you will see it. |
| 2 | Proverbs 3:25–26 | Do not fear sudden danger or the ruin that overtakes the wicked, for the LORD will be your confidence and will keep your foot from the snare. |
| 3 | Psalms 92:11 | My eyes see the downfall of my enemies; my ears hear the wailing of my wicked foes. |
| 4 | Malachi 1:5 | You will see this with your own eyes, and you yourselves will say, ‘The LORD is great—even beyond the borders of Israel.’” |
| 5 | Psalms 58:10–11 | The righteous will rejoice when they see they are avenged; they will wash their feet in the blood of the wicked. Then men will say, “There is surely a reward for the righteous! There is surely a God who judges the earth!” |
| 6 | Isaiah 3:11 | Woe to the wicked; disaster is upon them! For they will be repaid with what their hands have done. |
| 7 | Hebrews 2:2 | For if the message spoken by angels was binding, and every transgression and disobedience received its just punishment, |
Psalms 91:8 Summary
[Psalms 91:8 is a promise that believers will be protected from harm, even when they see the punishment of the wicked around them. This verse is saying that God will keep us safe, even when bad things are happening, as seen in Psalms 23:4. We can trust God to take care of us, because He is our refuge and our dwelling, as stated in Psalms 91:9-10. By trusting in God's power and goodness, we can have peace, even in the midst of troubles, as Jesus promised in John 16:33.]
Frequently Asked Questions
What does it mean to 'see it with your eyes' in Psalms 91:8?
This phrase means that believers will witness the judgment of the wicked, but not experience harm themselves, as promised in Psalms 37:34 and Isaiah 54:17.
Is Psalms 91:8 saying that believers will never see evil or suffering?
No, the verse is saying that believers will see the punishment of the wicked, but they will not be harmed by it, as stated in Psalms 121:7-8, where God promises to keep us from all harm.
How can I be sure that I will be protected from harm like Psalms 91:8 promises?
To be protected, one must make the LORD their dwelling and refuge, as stated in Psalms 91:9-10, and trust in His power and goodness, as seen in Psalms 23:4 and Deuteronomy 31:6.
Does Psalms 91:8 mean that believers will be completely isolated from the troubles of the world?
No, believers will still be aware of the troubles of the world, but they will not be overwhelmed by them, as Jesus promised in John 16:33, and they will have peace in the midst of troubles, as seen in Philippians 4:7.
Reflection Questions
- What are some ways that I have seen God's protection in my life, and how can I trust Him more fully in the face of challenges?
- How can I make the LORD my dwelling and refuge, as stated in Psalms 91:9-10, and what are the benefits of doing so?
- In what ways do I need to trust God more fully, and how can I apply the promises of Psalms 91:8 to my life?
- What are some areas of my life where I am experiencing fear or anxiety, and how can I apply the truth of Psalms 91:8 to those areas?
Gill's Exposition on Psalms 91:8
Only with thine eyes shall thou behold,.... The flying arrow, the walking pestilence, and wasting destruction, and the great devastations made by it: and see the reward of the wicked; the vengeance
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 91:8
Only with thine eyes shalt thou behold and see the reward of the wicked. Only with thine eyes shalt thou behold and see the reward of the wicked.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Psalms 91:8
Thou shalt behold, without any terror or danger to thyself, and with a delightful and thankful reflection upon God’ s goodness to thee. The reward of the wicked; the just recompence of their sins, or the vengeance of God upon them.
Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 91:8
Psalms 91:8 Only with thine eyes shalt thou behold and see the reward of the wicked.Ver. 8. Only with thine eyes shalt thou behold] And say, Oh the severity of divine justice! Oh the venomous and mischievous nature and effects of men’ s sin! Behold the goodness and severity of God; on them which fell severity, but toward me goodness, if I continue in his goodness; otherwise I shall also be cut off, Romans 11:22. And see the reward of the wicked] Thyself being, as it were, shot free; thy sincerity prevailing for thy safety.
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Psalms 91:8
Verse 8. The reward of the wicked.] Thou shalt not only be safe thyself, but thou shalt see all thy enemies discomfited and cast down.
Cambridge Bible on Psalms 91:8
3–8. The providential care of God described in detail. The Psalmist, if the interpretation advocated above is correct, now addresses Israel; or, it may be, any godly Israelite.
Barnes' Notes on Psalms 91:8
Only - That is, This is “all” that will occur to you. The only thing which you have to anticipate is, that you will see how God punishes sinners.
Whedon's Commentary on Psalms 91:8
8. With thine eyes shalt thou behold—Like the Israelites who saw the overthrow of their enemies, a stated Exodus 14:30-31
Sermons on Psalms 91:8
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Keeping Your Spirit Focused by Jim Cymbala | In this sermon, the preacher encourages the audience not to worry or be envious of those who do wrong. He emphasizes the temporary nature of evil and compares it to withering grass |
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David's Prayer of Distress by Chuck Smith | In this sermon, Pastor Chuck Smith focuses on Psalm 6, which is a prayer of distress by David. David expresses his deep sorrow and grief, comparing his tears to a flood that has so |
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1 Peter 5:6 by John Gill | John Gill emphasizes the importance of humility before God, urging believers to submit quietly to His will and endure afflictions without complaint. He explains that being under th |
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Letter 198. by James Bourne | James Bourne emphasizes the importance of waiting upon the Lord, sharing personal experiences of carrying burdens and finding solace in God's promises. Through meditating on Psalms |
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Presence of Mind by C.H. Spurgeon | C.H. Spurgeon emphasizes the importance of maintaining a presence of mind amidst sudden fears and the chaos of the wicked's desolation, reminding believers that God is their confid |
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Being Prepared by Peter Hammond | Peter Hammond preaches on the importance of being prudent and prepared for adversity, drawing lessons from biblical figures like Noah, Joseph, and the Apostle Paul who faced hardsh |
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Philemon I. 17-19 by St. John Chrysostom | John Chrysostom preaches on the importance of forgiveness and reconciliation, using the letter of Paul to Philemon as a powerful example. He emphasizes the need to extend grace and |