Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version Then people will say, “Surely the righteous still are rewarded; surely there is a God who judges the earth.” New Living Translation Then at last everyone will say, “There truly is a reward for those who live for God; surely there is a God who judges justly here on earth.” English Standard Version Mankind will say, “Surely there is a reward for the righteous; surely there is a God who judges on earth.” Berean Standard Bible Then men will say, “There is surely a reward for the righteous! There is surely a God who judges the earth!” King James Bible So that a man shall say, Verily there is a reward for the righteous: verily he is a God that judgeth in the earth. New King James Version So that men will say, “Surely there is a reward for the righteous; Surely He is God who judges in the earth.” New American Standard Bible And people will say, “There certainly is a reward for the righteous; There certainly is a God who judges on the earth!” NASB 1995 And men will say, “Surely there is a reward for the righteous; Surely there is a God who judges on earth!” NASB 1977 And men will say, “Surely there is a reward for the righteous; Surely there is a God who judges on earth!” Legacy Standard Bible And men will say, “Surely there is a reward for the righteous; Surely there is a God who judges on earth!” Amplified Bible Men will say, “Surely there is a reward for the righteous; Surely there is a God who judges on the earth.” Christian Standard Bible Then people will say, “Yes, there is a reward for the righteous! There is a God who judges on earth! ” Holman Christian Standard Bible Then people will say,” Yes, there is a reward for the righteous! There is a God who judges on earth!” American Standard Version So that men shall say, Verily there is a reward for the righteous: Verily there is a God that judgeth in the earth. Contemporary English Version Everyone will say, "It's true! Good people are rewarded. God does indeed rule the earth with justice." English Revised Version So that men shall say, Verily there is a reward for the righteous: verily there is a God that judgeth in the earth. GOD'S WORD® Translation Then people will say, "Righteous people certainly have a reward. There is a God who judges on earth." Good News Translation People will say, "The righteous are indeed rewarded; there is indeed a God who judges the world." International Standard Version A person will say, "Certainly, the righteous are rewarded; certainly there is a God who judges the earth." Majority Standard Bible Then men will say, ?There is surely a reward for the righteous! There is surely a God who judges the earth!? NET Bible Then observers will say, "Yes indeed, the godly are rewarded! Yes indeed, there is a God who judges in the earth!" New Heart English Bible so that men shall say, "Most certainly there is a reward for the righteous. Most certainly there is a God who judges the earth." Webster's Bible Translation So that a man shall say, Verily there is a reward for the righteous: verily he is a God that judgeth in the earth. World English Bible so that men shall say, “Most certainly there is a reward for the righteous. Most certainly there is a God who judges the earth.” Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAnd man says: “Surely fruit [is] for the righteous: Surely there is a God judging in the earth!” Young's Literal Translation And man saith: 'Surely fruit is for the righteous: Surely there is a God judging in the earth!' Smith's Literal Translation And man shall say, Truly, fruit to the just one: truly there is a God judging in the earth. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd man shall say: If indeed there be fruit to the just: there is indeed a God that judgeth them on the earth. Catholic Public Domain Version New American Bible Then people will say: “Truly there is a reward for the just; there is a God who is judge on earth!” New Revised Standard Version People will say, “Surely there is a reward for the righteous; surely there is a God who judges on earth.” Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleSo that a man shall say, Verily there is a reward for the righteous; verily there is a God that judges in the earth. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated A son of man shall say, "There is truly a reward for the righteous; it is God who shall judge them in the Earth.” Ps OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917And men shall say: 'Verily there is a reward for the righteous; Verily there is a God that judgeth in the earth.' Brenton Septuagint Translation And a man shall say, Verily then there is a reward for the righteous: verily there is a God that judges them in the earth. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context God Judges the Earth…10The righteous will rejoice when they see they are avenged; they will wash their feet in the blood of the wicked. 11Then men will say, “There is surely a reward for the righteous! There is surely a God who judges the earth!” Cross References Proverbs 11:18 The wicked man earns an empty wage, but he who sows righteousness reaps a true reward. Isaiah 3:10-11 Tell the righteous it will be well with them, for they will enjoy the fruit of their labor. / Woe to the wicked; disaster is upon them! For they will be repaid with what their hands have done. Romans 2:6-10 God “will repay each one according to his deeds.” / To those who by perseverance in doing good seek glory, honor, and immortality, He will give eternal life. / But for those who are self-seeking and who reject the truth and follow wickedness, there will be wrath and anger. ... Revelation 22:12 “Behold, I am coming soon, and My reward is with Me, to give to each one according to what he has done. Matthew 16:27 For the Son of Man will come in His Father’s glory with His angels, and then He will repay each one according to what he has done. 2 Corinthians 5:10 For we must all appear before the judgment seat of Christ, that each one may receive his due for the things done in the body, whether good or bad. Galatians 6:7-9 Do not be deceived: God is not to be mocked. Whatever a man sows, he will reap in return. / The one who sows to please his flesh, from the flesh will reap destruction; but the one who sows to please the Spirit, from the Spirit will reap eternal life. / Let us not grow weary in well-doing, for in due time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up. Hebrews 11:6 And without faith it is impossible to please God. For anyone who approaches Him must believe that He exists and that He rewards those who earnestly seek Him. 1 Peter 1:17 Since you call on a Father who judges each one’s work impartially, conduct yourselves in reverent fear during your stay as foreigners. Revelation 20:12 And I saw the dead, great and small, standing before the throne. And books were opened, and one of them was the Book of Life. And the dead were judged according to their deeds, as recorded in the books. Job 34:11 For according to a man’s deeds He repays him; according to a man’s ways He brings consequences. Jeremiah 17:10 I, the LORD, search the heart; I examine the mind to reward a man according to his way, by what his deeds deserve. Ezekiel 18:30 Therefore, O house of Israel, I will judge you, each according to his ways, declares the Lord GOD. Repent and turn from all your transgressions, so that your iniquity will not become your downfall. Proverbs 24:12 If you say, “Behold, we did not know about this,” does not He who weighs hearts consider it? Does not the One who guards your life know? Will He not repay a man according to his deeds? Isaiah 40:10 Behold, the Lord GOD comes with might, and His arm establishes His rule. His reward is with Him, and His recompense accompanies Him. Treasury of Scripture So that a man shall say, Truly there is a reward for the righteous: truly he is a God that judges in the earth. Verily there is Psalm 73:13-15 Verily I have cleansed my heart in vain, and washed my hands in innocency… Psalm 92:15 To shew that the LORD is upright: he is my rock, and there is no unrighteousness in him. Malachi 3:14 Ye have said, It is vain to serve God: and what profit is it that we have kept his ordinance, and that we have walked mournfully before the LORD of hosts? a reward for [heb. Isaiah 3:10 Say ye to the righteous, that it shall be well with him: for they shall eat the fruit of their doings. Romans 6:21,22 What fruit had ye then in those things whereof ye are now ashamed? for the end of those things is death… verily he Psalm 9:16 The LORD is known by the judgment which he executeth: the wicked is snared in the work of his own hands. Higgaion. Selah. Psalm 64:9 And all men shall fear, and shall declare the work of God; for they shall wisely consider of his doing. Psalm 67:4 O let the nations be glad and sing for joy: for thou shalt judge the people righteously, and govern the nations upon earth. Selah. Jump to Previous Al-Tashheth Chief David Earth Judge Judges Judgeth Judging Michtam Musician Psalm Reward Rewarded Righteous Righteousness Saul Surely Verily WatchedJump to Next Al-Tashheth Chief David Earth Judge Judges Judgeth Judging Michtam Musician Psalm Reward Rewarded Righteous Righteousness Saul Surely Verily WatchedPsalm 58 1. David reproves wicked judges3. describes the nature of the wicked 6. devotes them to God's judgments 10. whereat the righteous shall rejoice Then men will say, This phrase anticipates a future acknowledgment by people. It suggests a moment of realization or revelation, often seen in biblical narratives where God's actions lead to a change in human understanding. This aligns with the prophetic nature of many Psalms, where future events are foretold. The use of "men" indicates a universal recognition, not limited to Israel but extending to all humanity, reflecting the universal scope of God's justice. “There is surely a reward for the righteous! There is surely a God who judges the earth!” Persons / Places / Events 1. The RighteousThose who live according to God's laws and seek to follow His will. In the context of this Psalm, they are contrasted with the wicked. 2. God The ultimate judge who oversees the earth and administers justice. His role as a judge is central to the message of this verse. 3. The Earth Represents the realm of human activity and the stage upon which God's justice is enacted. 4. Men Refers to humanity in general, who will witness and acknowledge God's justice and the reward for the righteous. 5. Judgment The event or process by which God evaluates human actions and dispenses justice accordingly. Teaching Points God's Justice is CertainDespite the apparent success of the wicked, God's justice will prevail. Believers can trust that God will ultimately set things right. The Reward for Righteousness Living a righteous life is not in vain. God promises a reward for those who remain faithful to Him, providing hope and encouragement. The Witness of Humanity The acknowledgment of God's justice by "men" suggests that God's actions will be evident to all, serving as a testimony to His righteousness. Faith in God's Timing Believers are called to trust in God's timing for justice, understanding that His ways and timing are perfect, even when they differ from our expectations.Verse 11. - So that a man shall say, Verily there is a reward for the righteous. God's righteous judgment being seen in the punishment of the wicked, men will no longer doubt of the ultimate reward of the godly. God must, by his very nature, be more inclined to reward goodness than to punish wickedness. Verily he is a God that judgeth in the earth; rather, verily there is a God, etc. (see Revised Version). Elohim is joined with a plural here, because the speakers are men generally, not only Israelites.
Hebrew Then menאָ֭דָם (’ā·ḏām) Noun - masculine singular Strong's 120: Ruddy, a human being will say, וְיֹאמַ֣ר (wə·yō·mar) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Conjunctive imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 559: To utter, say “There is surely אַךְ־ (’aḵ-) Adverb Strong's 389: A particle of affirmation, surely a reward פְּרִ֣י (pə·rî) Noun - masculine singular Strong's 6529: Fruit for the righteous! לַצַּדִּ֑יק (laṣ·ṣad·dîq) Preposition-l, Article | Adjective - masculine singular Strong's 6662: Just, righteous There is יֵשׁ־ (yêš-) Adverb Strong's 3426: Being, substance, existence, is surely אַ֥ךְ (’aḵ) Adverb Strong's 389: A particle of affirmation, surely a God אֱ֝לֹהִ֗ים (’ĕ·lō·hîm) Noun - masculine plural Strong's 430: gods -- the supreme God, magistrates, a superlative who judges שֹׁפְטִ֥ים (šō·p̄ə·ṭîm) Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine plural Strong's 8199: To judge, pronounce sentence, to vindicate, punish, to govern, to litigate the earth!” בָּאָֽרֶץ׃ (bā·’ā·reṣ) Preposition-b, Article | Noun - feminine singular Strong's 776: Earth, land Links Psalm 58:11 NIVPsalm 58:11 NLT Psalm 58:11 ESV Psalm 58:11 NASB Psalm 58:11 KJV Psalm 58:11 BibleApps.com Psalm 58:11 Biblia Paralela Psalm 58:11 Chinese Bible Psalm 58:11 French Bible Psalm 58:11 Catholic Bible OT Poetry: Psalm 58:11 So that men shall say Most certainly (Psalm Ps Psa.) |
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