Psalms 94:23
Psalms 94:23 in Multiple Translations
He will bring upon them their own iniquity and destroy them for their wickedness. The LORD our God will destroy them.
And he shall bring upon them their own iniquity, and shall cut them off in their own wickedness; yea, the LORD our God shall cut them off.
And he hath brought upon them their own iniquity, And will cut them off in their own wickedness; Jehovah our God will cut them off.
And he has made their evil designs come back on themselves, cutting them off in their sin; the Lord our God will put an end to them.
He will turn the wickedness of evil people back upon them; he will destroy them because of their sins; the Lord our God will destroy them.
And hee will recompence them their wickednes, and destroy them in their owne malice: yea, the Lord our God shall destroy them.
And turneth back on them their iniquity, And in their wickedness cutteth them off; Jehovah our God doth cut them off!
He has brought on them their own iniquity, and will cut them off in their own wickedness. The LORD, our God, will cut them off.
And he will bring upon them their own iniquity, and will cut them off in their own wickedness; yes , the LORD our God will cut them off.
He will punish those wicked leaders in return for the wicked things that they have done, and will get rid of them for the sins that they have committed; yes, Yahweh our God will ◄wipe them out/destroy them completely►.
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Psalms 94:23 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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HEB
וַ/יָּ֤שֶׁב
עֲלֵי/הֶ֨ם
אֶת
אוֹנָ֗/ם
וּ/בְ/רָעָתָ֥/ם
יַצְמִיתֵ֑/ם
יַ֝צְמִיתֵ֗/ם
יְהוָ֥ה
אֱלֹהֵֽי/נוּ
וַ/יָּ֤שֶׁב
shûwb
H7725
to return
Conj | V-Hiphil-ConsecImperf-3ms
עֲלֵי/הֶ֨ם
ʻal
H5921
upon
Prep | Suff
אֶת
ʼêth
H853
Obj.
DirObjM
אוֹנָ֗/ם
ʼâven
H205
evil
N-ms | Suff
וּ/בְ/רָעָתָ֥/ם
raʻ
H7451
bad
Conj | Prep | N-fs | Suff
יַצְמִיתֵ֑/ם
tsâmath
H6789
to destroy
V-Hiphil-Imperf-3ms | Suff
יַ֝צְמִיתֵ֗/ם
tsâmath
H6789
to destroy
V-Hiphil-Imperf-3ms | Suff
יְהוָ֥ה
Yᵉhôvâh
H3068
The Lord
N-proper
אֱלֹהֵֽי/נוּ
ʼĕlôhîym
H430
God
N-mp | Suff
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Hebrew Word Reference — Psalms 94:23
וַ/יָּ֤שֶׁב
shûwb
H7725
"to return"
Conj | V-Hiphil-ConsecImperf-3ms
This Hebrew word means to return or turn back, and can be used literally or figuratively. It is often used to describe someone returning to God or repenting from sin, as seen in the book of Psalms and the prophets.
Definition: : return 1) to return, turn back 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to turn back, return 1a1a) to turn back 1a1b) to return, come or go back 1a1c) to return unto, go back, come back 1a1d) of dying 1a1e) of human relations (fig) 1a1f) of spiritual relations (fig) 1a1f1) to turn back (from God), apostatise 1a1f2) to turn away (of God) 1a1f3) to turn back (to God), repent 1a1f4) turn back (from evil) 1a1g) of inanimate things 1a1h) in repetition 1b) (Polel) 1b1) to bring back 1b2) to restore, refresh, repair (fig) 1b3) to lead away (enticingly) 1b4) to show turning, apostatise 1c) (Pual) restored (participle) 1d) (Hiphil) to cause to return, bring back 1d1) to bring back, allow to return, put back, draw back, give back, restore, relinquish, give in payment 1d2) to bring back, refresh, restore 1d3) to bring back, report to, answer 1d4) to bring back, make requital, pay (as recompense) 1d5) to turn back or backward, repel, defeat, repulse, hinder, reject, refuse 1d6) to turn away (face), turn toward 1d7) to turn against 1d8) to bring back to mind 1d9) to show a turning away 1d10) to reverse, revoke 1e) (Hophal) to be returned, be restored, be brought back 1f) (Pulal) brought back
Usage: Occurs in 953 OT verses. KJV: ((break, build, circumcise, dig, do anything, do evil, feed, lay down, lie down, lodge, make, rejoice, send, take, weep)) [idiom] again, (cause to) answer ([phrase] again), [idiom] in any case (wise), [idiom] at all, averse, bring (again, back, home again), call (to mind), carry again (back), cease, [idiom] certainly, come again (back), [idiom] consider, [phrase] continually, convert, deliver (again), [phrase] deny, draw back, fetch home again, [idiom] fro, get (oneself) (back) again, [idiom] give (again), go again (back, home), (go) out, hinder, let, (see) more, [idiom] needs, be past, [idiom] pay, pervert, pull in again, put (again, up again), recall, recompense, recover, refresh, relieve, render (again), requite, rescue, restore, retrieve, (cause to, make to) return, reverse, reward, [phrase] say nay, send back, set again, slide back, still, [idiom] surely, take back (off), (cause to, make to) turn (again, self again, away, back, back again, backward, from, off), withdraw. See also: Genesis 3:19; Numbers 8:25; Judges 8:13.
עֲלֵי/הֶ֨ם
ʻal
H5921
"upon"
Prep | Suff
This Hebrew word means on or above something, like a physical object or a situation. It can also imply a sense of responsibility or accountability, as in being on behalf of someone.
Definition: prep 1) upon, on the ground of, according to, on account of, on behalf of, concerning, beside, in addition to, together with, beyond, above, over, by, on to, towards, to, against 1a) upon, on the ground of, on the basis of, on account of, because of, therefore, on behalf of, for the sake of, for, with, in spite of, notwithstanding, concerning, in the matter of, as regards 1b) above, beyond, over (of excess) 1c) above, over (of elevation or pre-eminence) 1d) upon, to, over to, unto, in addition to, together with, with (of addition) 1e) over (of suspension or extension) 1f) by, adjoining, next, at, over, around (of contiguity or proximity) 1g) down upon, upon, on, from, up upon, up to, towards, over towards, to, against (with verbs of motion) 1h) to (as a dative)
Usage: Occurs in 4493 OT verses. KJV: above, according to(-ly), after, (as) against, among, and, [idiom] as, at, because of, beside (the rest of), between, beyond the time, [idiom] both and, by (reason of), [idiom] had the charge of, concerning for, in (that), (forth, out) of, (from) (off), (up-) on, over, than, through(-out), to, touching, [idiom] with. See also: Genesis 1:2; Genesis 24:13; Genesis 41:33.
אֶת
ʼêth
H853
"Obj."
DirObjM
In the original Hebrew, this word points out the object of a verb or preposition, like 'namely' or 'even'. It appears in many books, including Genesis and Exodus. It's not directly translated in English, but helps clarify the meaning of sentences.
Definition: sign of the definite direct object, not translated in English but generally preceding and indicating the accusative Aramaic equivalent: yat (יָת "whom" H3487)
Usage: Occurs in 6782 OT verses. KJV: (as such unrepresented in English). See also: Genesis 1:1; Genesis 10:8; Genesis 19:21.
אוֹנָ֗/ם
ʼâven
H205
"evil"
N-ms | Suff
This word refers to evil, wickedness, or trouble, often describing idolatry or iniquity, and is used in various KJV translations to convey a sense of wrongdoing.
Definition: 1) trouble, wickedness, sorrow 1a) trouble, sorrow 1b) idolatry 1c) trouble of iniquity, wickedness Also means: a.ven (אָ֫וֶן ": trouble" H0205H)
Usage: Occurs in 79 OT verses. KJV: affliction, evil, false, idol, iniquity, mischief, mourners(-ing), naught, sorrow, unjust, unrighteous, vain, vanity, wicked(-ness). Compare H369 (אַיִן). See also: Numbers 23:21; Psalms 94:23; Psalms 5:6.
וּ/בְ/רָעָתָ֥/ם
raʻ
H7451
"bad"
Conj | Prep | N-fs | Suff
Ra means bad or evil, referring to moral or natural harm. It describes adversity, affliction, or distress, and is often used to convey a sense of misery or injury.
Definition: : harmful adj 1) bad, evil 1a) bad, disagreeable, malignant 1b) bad, unpleasant, evil (giving pain, unhappiness, misery) 1c) evil, displeasing 1d) bad (of its kind-land, water, etc) 1e) bad (of value) 1f) worse than, worst (comparison) 1g) sad, unhappy 1h) evil (hurtful) 1i) bad, unkind (vicious in disposition) 1j) bad, evil, wicked (ethically) 1j1) in general, of persons, of thoughts 1j2) deeds, actions
Usage: Occurs in 623 OT verses. KJV: adversity, affliction, bad, calamity, [phrase] displease(-ure), distress, evil((-favouredness), man, thing), [phrase] exceedingly, [idiom] great, grief(-vous), harm, heavy, hurt(-ful), ill (favoured), [phrase] mark, mischief(-vous), misery, naught(-ty), noisome, [phrase] not please, sad(-ly), sore, sorrow, trouble, vex, wicked(-ly, -ness, one), worse(-st), wretchedness, wrong. (Incl. feminine raaah; as adjective or noun.). See also: Genesis 2:9; Judges 9:57; 2 Kings 21:6.
יַצְמִיתֵ֑/ם
tsâmath
H6789
"to destroy"
V-Hiphil-Imperf-3ms | Suff
To destroy something means to completely get rid of it, like God destroying evil in Psalm 37:38. This word appears in the Bible to describe total annihilation. It is often used in a literal sense, such as in war, but also figuratively, like in Ezekiel 28:16.
Definition: 1) to put an end to, cut off, destroy, exterminate, extirpate 1a) (Qal) to put an end to, terminate 1b) (Niphal) to be ended, be annihilated, be exterminated 1c) (Piel) to put an end to 1d) (Pilel) to be exterminated, be annihilated 1e) (Hiphil) to exterminate, annihilate
Usage: Occurs in 14 OT verses. KJV: consume, cut off, destroy, vanish. See also: 2 Samuel 22:41; Psalms 88:17; Psalms 18:41.
יַ֝צְמִיתֵ֗/ם
tsâmath
H6789
"to destroy"
V-Hiphil-Imperf-3ms | Suff
To destroy something means to completely get rid of it, like God destroying evil in Psalm 37:38. This word appears in the Bible to describe total annihilation. It is often used in a literal sense, such as in war, but also figuratively, like in Ezekiel 28:16.
Definition: 1) to put an end to, cut off, destroy, exterminate, extirpate 1a) (Qal) to put an end to, terminate 1b) (Niphal) to be ended, be annihilated, be exterminated 1c) (Piel) to put an end to 1d) (Pilel) to be exterminated, be annihilated 1e) (Hiphil) to exterminate, annihilate
Usage: Occurs in 14 OT verses. KJV: consume, cut off, destroy, vanish. See also: 2 Samuel 22:41; Psalms 88:17; Psalms 18:41.
יְהוָ֥ה
Yᵉhôvâh
H3068
"The Lord"
N-proper
Yehovah is another name for God, often translated as 'the Lord'. It is a national name for God in the Jewish faith. This name is used throughout the Old Testament.
Definition: Another name of ye.ru.sha.laim (יְרוּשָׁלִַ֫ם, יְרוּשְׁלֵם "Jerusalem" H3389)
Usage: Occurs in 5522 OT verses. KJV: Jehovah, the Lord. Compare H3050 (יָהּ), H3069 (יְהֹוִה). See also: Genesis 2:4; Genesis 24:42; Exodus 8:8.
אֱלֹהֵֽי/נוּ
ʼĕlôhîym
H430
"God"
N-mp | Suff
The Hebrew word for God, elohim, refers to the one supreme God, and is sometimes used to show respect to judges or magistrates. It is also used to describe angels or mighty beings. This word is closely related to the name of the Lord, Yahweh, and is often translated as God or gods in the Bible.
Definition: This name means "gods" (plural intensive-singular meaning), "God" Another name of ye.ho.vah (יהוה "LORD" H3068G)
Usage: Occurs in 2246 OT verses. KJV: angels, [idiom] exceeding, God (gods) (-dess, -ly), [idiom] (very) great, judges, [idiom] mighty. See also: Genesis 1:1; Genesis 22:12; Exodus 3:11.
Study Notes — Psalms 94:23
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- Context
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- Psalms 94:23 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Psalms 94:23
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 94:23
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Psalms 94:23
- Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 94:23
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Psalms 94:23
- Cambridge Bible on Psalms 94:23
- Barnes' Notes on Psalms 94:23
- Whedon's Commentary on Psalms 94:23
- Sermons on Psalms 94:23
Context — The LORD Will Not Forget His People
21They band together against the righteous and condemn the innocent to death.
22But the LORD has been my stronghold, and my God is my rock of refuge.
23He will bring upon them their own iniquity and destroy them for their wickedness. The LORD our God will destroy them.
Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Psalms 7:16 | His trouble recoils on himself, and his violence falls on his own head. |
| 2 | Proverbs 14:32 | The wicked man is thrown down by his own sin, but the righteous man has a refuge even in death. |
| 3 | Proverbs 2:22 | but the wicked will be cut off from the land, and the unfaithful will be uprooted. |
| 4 | Psalms 55:23 | But You, O God, will bring them down to the Pit of destruction; men of bloodshed and deceit will not live out half their days. But I will trust in You. |
| 5 | Proverbs 5:22 | The iniquities of a wicked man entrap him; the cords of his sin entangle him. |
| 6 | 1 Samuel 26:10–11 | David added, “As surely as the LORD lives, the LORD Himself will strike him down; either his day will come and he will die, or he will go into battle and perish. But the LORD forbid that I should stretch out my hand against the LORD’s anointed. Instead, take the spear and water jug by his head, and let us go.” |
| 7 | Esther 7:10 | So they hanged Haman on the gallows he had prepared for Mordecai. Then the fury of the king subsided. |
| 8 | Proverbs 1:31 | So they will eat the fruit of their own way, and be filled with their own devices. |
| 9 | Psalms 64:8 | They will be made to stumble, their own tongues turned against them. All who see will shake their heads. |
| 10 | Psalms 9:16–17 | The LORD is known by the justice He brings; the wicked are ensnared by the work of their hands. Higgaion Selah The wicked will return to Sheol— all the nations who forget God. |
Psalms 94:23 Summary
This verse means that God will punish those who do wrong and will bring justice to those who are suffering. It reminds us that God is a God of justice and righteousness, and that He will not tolerate wickedness (Psalms 37:28). We can trust in God's perfect justice and know that He will take care of those who are doing wrong, just like it says in Romans 12:19. This gives us hope and comfort when we see injustice in the world, knowing that God is in control and will bring justice in the end.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does it mean for God to bring upon them their own iniquity?
This means that God will allow the wicked to experience the consequences of their own sinful actions, as seen in Proverbs 26:27, where it says that those who dig a pit for others will fall into it themselves.
Is this verse promoting revenge or violence?
No, this verse is actually highlighting God's justice and righteousness, as stated in Deuteronomy 32:4, where it says that God is a God of justice who will not leave the guilty unpunished.
How can we trust that God will destroy the wicked and not the righteous?
We can trust in God's perfect justice and righteousness, as seen in Psalms 37:28, where it says that God will not forsake the righteous, but will destroy the wicked.
What does this verse teach us about God's character?
This verse teaches us that God is a God of justice, righteousness, and holiness, who will not tolerate wickedness, as seen in Leviticus 11:44-45, where it says that God is holy and demands holiness from His people.
Reflection Questions
- What are some ways that I have seen God bring justice to those who have done wrong, and how can I trust in His justice in my own life?
- How can I balance my desire for God to punish the wicked with my call to love and pray for my enemies, as seen in Matthew 5:44?
- What are some areas in my life where I need to seek God's righteousness and justice, and how can I apply the principles of this verse to my daily life?
- How can I use this verse to comfort and encourage others who are suffering at the hands of the wicked, and how can I point them to God's justice and righteousness?
Gill's Exposition on Psalms 94:23
And he shall bring upon them their own iniquity,.... The just punishment of it; or cause the mischief they designed to others to fall upon themselves; or make retaliation to them; that whereas they
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 94:23
Shall the throne of iniquity have fellowship with thee, which frameth mischief by a law?
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Psalms 94:23
Their own iniquity, i.e. the fruit and punishment of their sins. In their own wickedness; either in the midst of their sins; or by their own wicked devices, the mischief whereof he will cause to fall upon their own heads. The Lord our God; the God of Jacob, of whom they said that lie did not see nor regard them, but now they find the contrary proved to their cost.
Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 94:23
Psalms 94:23 And he shall bring upon them their own iniquity, and shall cut them off in their own wickedness; [yea], the LORD our God shall cut them off.Ver. 23. And he shall bring upon them, &c.] See Psalms 7:15-16.
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Psalms 94:23
Verse 23. Shall cut them off] This is repeated, to show that the destruction of the Babylonians was fixed and indubitable: and in reference to the Jews, the persecutors and murderers of our Lord and his apostles, it was not less so. Babylon is totally destroyed; not even a vestige of it remains. The Jews are no longer a nation; they are scattered throughout the world, and have no certain place of abode. They do not possess even one village on the face of the earth. The last verse is thus translated and paraphrased in the old Psalter: - Trans. And he sal yelde to thaim thair wickednes, and in thair malice he sall skater thaim: skater thaim sal Lorde oure God. Par. Alswa say efter thair il entent, that thai wil do gude men harme; he sall yelde thaim pyne, and in thair malice thai sal be sundred fra the hali courte of hevene, and skatred emang the wiked fendes of hell. For different views of several parts of this Psalm, see the Analysis.
ANALYSIS OF THE NINETY-FOURTH PSALM In this Psalm the parts are, - I. A petition for vengeance upon the wicked, Psalms 94:1-2. II. A pitiful complaint, with the causes of it, which were two: - 1. The delay of God's judgments on them, Psalms 94:3-4. 2. Their insolence, oppression of the poor, and blasphemy against God, Psalms 94:4-7. III. A sharp reprehension of their blasphemy and atheism, and the refutation of it. IV. A consolation to all good men, that God will punish the wicked and defend the righteous, Psalms 94:12-23.
Which is confirmed, - 1. From God's faithfulness, who hath promised, and will perform it, Psalms 94:14. 2. From David's own experience, Psalms 94:16-20. 3. From God's hatred of injustice, tyranny, and oppression, Psalms 94:20-21. 1. Which will cause him to be a rock and defence to his people, Psalms 94:22. 2. A severe revenger to the oppressors, Psalms 94:23. 1. He begins with a petition that God would take vengeance of the oppressors of his people: "O Lord God, to whom vengeance belongs, to whom vengeance belongs;" as if he had said, Thou art the most powerful Lord, a God of justice and power, and hast vengeance in thine own hand. Therefore now - 1. "Show thyself." Appear, shine forth evidently, and apparently show thy justice, Psalms 94:1. 2. "Lift up thyself, thou Judge of the earth." Do thy office of judicature; ascend thy throne and tribunal, as judges use to do when they give judgment. 3.
"Render a reward unto the proud." For the proud humble themselves not unto thee; they repent not. II. And now the prophet begins to complain that, by the delay of God's judgment, wicked men were hardened in their impiety, and gloried in their villany. 1. "How long? how long?" This thy forbearance seems tedious; especially since the wicked grow worse and worse by it, and insult over us the more. 2. "For they triumph in their strength." They glory in their prosperity, and in their wickedness.
Cambridge Bible on Psalms 94:23
20–23. The doom of tyrants and the deliverance of their victims.
Barnes' Notes on Psalms 94:23
And he shall bring upon them their own iniquity - The consequences of their sin. He shall punish them as they deserve. See the notes at Psalms 7:16.
Whedon's Commentary on Psalms 94:23
23. He shall bring upon them their own iniquity—The iniquity of their own devising.
Sermons on Psalms 94:23
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Evil Men in the Plan of God by Carter Conlon | In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of knowing and desiring Jesus above all else. He discusses the upcoming difficult days that the world will face and reminds th |
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His Dreadful Threatenings! by Thomas Brooks | Thomas Brooks emphasizes the inseparable connection between sin and its consequences, asserting that the wages of sin is death as stated in Romans 6:23. He argues that a just and r |
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Tomorrow Comes by Samuel Davies | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the fate of the wicked and contrasts it with the hope of the righteous. The wicked, who have lived in wickedness, will die in the same manne |
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Hell Is Real by B.H. Clendennen | This sermon emphasizes the reality of hell as an everlasting punishment for those who reject God, highlighting the consequences of a life of continual sin and the importance of rep |
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Who Has Seen Him? by Alan Redpath | Paul, in his letter to Timothy, uses the metaphor of 'Departure' to describe death as a release from toil, a liberation, and a journey to God. He expresses his desire to depart and |
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Jesus the Light of the World John 8:12-24 by R.A. Torrey | R.A. Torrey emphasizes that Jesus is the Light of the World, asserting His divine nature and the necessity of believing in Him to escape the darkness of sin. He explores the implic |
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The Inspiration of the Bible, and Its Requirements by B.A. Cundiff | B.A. Cundiff discusses the inspiration behind the Bible, arguing that it could not have been written by wicked men due to its condemnation of wickedness, nor by good men without di |