Psalms 94:17
“Unless the LORD had been my help, my soul had almost dwelt in silence.”
Psalms 94:17 in 7 translations
- KJVKing James Version
- Unless the LORD had been my help, my soul had almost dwelt in silence.
- DRADouay–Rheims
- Unless the Lord had been my helper, my soul had almost dwelt in hell.
- ASVAmerican Standard Version
- Unless Jehovah had been my help, My soul had soon dwelt in silence.
- DARBYDarby
- If Jehovah had not been my help, my soul had almost dwelt in silence.
- WEBThe World English Bible
- Unless Yahweh had been my help, my soul would have soon lived in silence.
- YLTYoung's Literal Translation
- Unless Jehovah were a help to me, My soul had almost inhabited silence.
- BPVBiblePics Version
- If the Lord had not been my help, my soul would have almost dwelt in silence.
Context: Psalms 94
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.
18When I said, My foot slippeth; thy mercy, O LORD, held me up.
19In the multitude of my thoughts within me thy comforts delight my soul.
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.