Psalms 94:5
“They break in pieces thy people, O LORD, and afflict thine heritage.”
Psalms 94:5 in 7 translations
- KJVKing James Version
- They break in pieces thy people, O LORD, and afflict thine heritage.
- DRADouay–Rheims
- Thy people, O Lord, they have brought low: and they have afflicted thy inheritance.
- ASVAmerican Standard Version
- They break in pieces thy people, O Jehovah, And afflict thy heritage.
- DARBYDarby
- They crush thy people, O Jehovah, and afflict thine inheritance;
- WEBThe World English Bible
- They break your people in pieces, Yahweh, and afflict your heritage.
- YLTYoung's Literal Translation
- Thy people, O Jehovah, they bruise, And Thine inheritance they afflict.
- BPVBiblePics Version
- They crush Your people, O Lord, and oppress Your heritage.
Context: Psalms 94
3LORD, how long shall the wicked, how long shall the wicked triumph?
4How long shall they utter and speak hard things? and all the workers of iniquity boast themselves?
5They break in pieces thy people, O LORD, and afflict thine heritage.
6They slay the widow and the stranger, and murder the fatherless.
7Yet they say, The LORD shall not see, neither shall the God of Jacob regard it.
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.