What does Psalm 94:15 mean?
ESV: for justice will return to the righteous, and all the upright in heart will follow it.
NIV: Judgment will again be founded on righteousness, and all the upright in heart will follow it.
NASB: For judgment will again be righteous, And all the upright in heart will follow it.
CSB: for the administration of justice will again be righteous, and all the upright in heart will follow it.
NLT: Judgment will again be founded on justice, and those with virtuous hearts will pursue it.
KJV: But judgment shall return unto righteousness: and all the upright in heart shall follow it.
NKJV: But judgment will return to righteousness, And all the upright in heart will follow it.
Verse Commentary:
Verse Context:
Psalm 94:12–15 speaks reassuring words about God's use of discipline and His promise of long-term victory. The Lord's discipline is a sign of His care (Hebrews 12:6); it teaches and guides. Though evil people may oppress (Psalm 94:5–6), God's people look forward to restoration and justice. This sets up the following passage, which praises the Lord for His role as a source of strength (Psalm 94:16–17).
Chapter Summary:
This song begins with the psalmist's prayer for God's vengeance on arrogant, evil people bragging about their sin. These criminals abuse the Lord's people and think God is unaware. But the Creator who made man knows everything men can know. God sees. He will continue to work out His plan. This will end in restoration for His people and eternal disaster for those who hate Him.
Chapter Context:
This psalm may refer to corrupt leaders within Israel, or to oppressing Gentile nations. Their sins don't escape God's notice; He will punish them one day. The text shares themes with Psalm 10, such as the arrogance of men assuming the Lord doesn't know or care about their sin. First Corinthians 3:20 cites Psalm 94:11 when pointing out that God is perfectly aware of human scheming.
Book Summary:
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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