Psalms 94:15
“But judgment shall return unto righteousness: and all the upright in heart shall follow it.”
Psalms 94:15 in 7 translations
- KJVKing James Version
- But judgment shall return unto righteousness: and all the upright in heart shall follow it.
- DRADouay–Rheims
- Until justice be turned into judgment: and they that are near it are all the upright in heart.
- ASVAmerican Standard Version
- For judgment shall return unto righteousness; And all the upright in heart shall follow it.
- DARBYDarby
- For judgment shall return unto righteousness, and all the upright in heart shall follow it.
- WEBThe World English Bible
- For judgment will return to righteousness. All the upright in heart shall follow it.
- YLTYoung's Literal Translation
- For to righteousness judgment turneth back, And after it all the upright of heart,
- BPVBiblePics Version
- But judgment will return to righteousness, and all the upright in heart will follow it.
Context: Psalms 94
13That thou mayest give him rest from the days of adversity, until the pit be digged for the wicked.
14For the LORD will not cast off his people, neither will he forsake his inheritance.
15But judgment shall return unto righteousness: and all the upright in heart shall follow it.
16Who will rise up for me against the evildoers? or who will stand up for me against the workers of iniquity?
17Unless the LORD had been my help, my soul had almost dwelt in silence.
About Psalms 94: God's Justice and Comfort for the Oppressed
In Psalm 94, the psalmist cries out to God for justice in the face of oppression and wickedness. The psalmist acknowledges that God is a God of vengeance and justice and asks Him to take action against the oppressors. He also finds comfort in the fact that God knows the thoughts of man and will ultimately bring them to justice.
Commentary
This psalm reflects the struggles and doubts that many of us face when we witness injustice and oppression in our world. It reminds us that God is a just God who sees and knows all things. We can find comfort in knowing that justice will be served, but we must also recognize our role in bringing about justice and standing up against injustice in our own lives and communities. May this psalm inspire us to seek justice and comfort those who are oppressed, knowing that God is with us in our struggles.