Psalms 94:6
“They slay the widow and the stranger, and murder the fatherless.”
Psalms 94:6 in 7 translations
- KJVKing James Version
- They slay the widow and the stranger, and murder the fatherless.
- DRADouay–Rheims
- They have slain the widow and the stranger: and they have murdered the fatherless.
- ASVAmerican Standard Version
- They slay the widow and the sojourner, And murder the fatherless.
- DARBYDarby
- They slay the widow and the stranger, and murder the fatherless,
- WEBThe World English Bible
- They kill the widow and the alien, and murder the fatherless.
- YLTYoung's Literal Translation
- Widow and sojourner they slay, And fatherless ones they murder.
- BPVBiblePics Version
- They kill the widow and the stranger, and murder the fatherless.
Context: Psalms 94
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.
8Understand, ye brutish among the people: and ye fools, when will ye be wise?
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.