Psalm 92:11 - Printer Friendly

ESV: My eyes have seen the downfall of my enemies; my ears have heard the doom of my evil assailants.

NIV: My eyes have seen the defeat of my adversaries; my ears have heard the rout of my wicked foes.

NASB: And my eye has looked at my enemies, My ears hear of the evildoers who rise up against me.

CSB: My eyes look at my enemies; when evildoers rise against me, my ears hear them.

NLT: My eyes have seen the downfall of my enemies; my ears have heard the defeat of my wicked opponents.

KJV: Mine eye also shall see my desire on mine enemies, and mine ears shall hear my desire of the wicked that rise up against me.

NKJV: My eye also has seen my desire on my enemies; My ears hear my desire on the wicked Who rise up against me.

Psalm 92:5–11 begins with a reminder of God's previous works and His divine perspective. It is tempting to be discouraged when evil people flourish. But a wise person remembers that God is ultimately in control; those who oppose the Lord are doomed to eternal failure. In contrast, those who honor Him will be protected and made whole.

God is entirely loving, faithful, sovereign, powerful, and wise. Those who oppose Him may seem to grow quickly, but their doom will be eternal. Those who honor the Lord will one day see their enemies defeated, knowing that all wisdom begins with trusting in the Lord's control over all things.

The indication that this is "a song for the Sabbath" is not clearly defined. Unlike some psalms which explore doubt and frustration (Psalm 13; 73; 74), this song expresses perfect confidence in the Lord. This makes psalm 92 a counterbalance of Psalm 88, which expresses only angst without giving resolution. God's deeds and truths are evidence of His power, and those who do evil will surely face His wrath (Psalm 73:15–18).

The book of Psalms is composed of individual songs, hymns, or poems, each of which is a ''Psalm'' in and of itself. These works contain a wide variety of themes. Some Psalms focus on praising and worshipping God. Others cry out in anguish over the pain of life. Still other Psalms look forward to the coming of the Messiah. While some Psalms are related, each has its own historical and biblical context.

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