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Psalms 94:1

Justice
O LORD God, to whom vengeance belongeth; O God, to whom vengeance belongeth, shew thyself.

2 Lift up thyself, thou judge of the earth: render a reward to the proud.

3 LORD, how long shall the wicked, how long shall the wicked triumph?

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This was said to Israel at a particular time, so it is wise to read it together with the surrounding text. Do read the surrounding verses too, because the context often says more than a single verse.

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BSB
O LORD, God of vengeance, O God of vengeance, shine forth.
KJV
O LORD God, to whom vengeance belongeth; O God, to whom vengeance belongeth, shew thyself.
WEB
LORD, you God to whom vengeance belongs, you God to whom vengeance belongs, shine out.
ASV
O Jehovah, thou God to whom vengeance belongeth, Thou God to whom vengeance belongeth, shine forth.
DARBY
O God of vengeances, Jehovah, God of vengeances, shine forth;
BLB
God of vengeance, O YHWH, O God of vengeance, shine forth!
ÅB
Du hevnens Gud, Herre, du hevnens Gud, åpenbar deg i herlighet!
OTB
Herre, du Gud som bringer rettferdighet,
Gud som bringer rettferdighet, åpenbar deg!
B1930
Du hevnens Gud, Herre, du hevnens Gud, åpenbar dig i herlighet!

Study notes (Tyndale)

Original text and word study

Cross references

  • Isaiah 35:4

    Say to them that are of a fearful heart, Be strong, fear not: behold, your God will come with vengeance, even God with a recompence; he will come and save you.

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  • Nahum 1:2

    God is jealous, and the LORD revengeth; the LORD revengeth, and is furious; the LORD will take vengeance on his adversaries, and he reserveth wrath for his enemies.

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  • Hebrews 10:30

    For we know him that hath said, Vengeance belongeth unto me, I will recompense, saith the Lord. And again, The Lord shall judge his people.

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  • Deuteronomy 32:35

    To me belongeth vengeance, and recompence; their foot shall slide in due time: for the day of their calamity is at hand, and the things that shall come upon them make haste.

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  • Romans 12:19

    Dearly beloved, avenge not yourselves, but rather give place unto wrath: for it is written, Vengeance is mine; I will repay, saith the Lord.

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  • 2 Thessalonians 1:8

    In flaming fire taking vengeance on them that know not God, and that obey not the gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ:

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  • Deuteronomy 32:41–42

    If I whet my glittering sword, and mine hand take hold on judgment; I will render vengeance to mine enemies, and will reward them that hate me.

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  • Jeremiah 50:28

    The voice of them that flee and escape out of the land of Babylon, to declare in Zion the vengeance of the LORD our God, the vengeance of his temple.

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