Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version He will repay them for their sins and destroy them for their wickedness; the LORD our God will destroy them. New Living Translation God will turn the sins of evil people back on them. He will destroy them for their sins. The LORD our God will destroy them. English Standard Version He will bring back on them their iniquity and wipe them out for their wickedness; the LORD our God will wipe them out. Berean Standard Bible He will bring upon them their own iniquity and destroy them for their wickedness. The LORD our God will destroy them. King James Bible And he shall bring upon them their own iniquity, and shall cut them off in their own wickedness; yea, the LORD our God shall cut them off. New King James Version He has brought on them their own iniquity, And shall cut them off in their own wickedness; The LORD our God shall cut them off. New American Standard Bible He has brought back their injustice upon them, And He will destroy them in their evil; The LORD our God will destroy them. NASB 1995 He has brought back their wickedness upon them And will destroy them in their evil; The LORD our God will destroy them. NASB 1977 And He has brought back their wickedness upon them, And will destroy them in their evil; The LORD our God will destroy them. Legacy Standard Bible He has brought back their iniquity upon them And will destroy them in their evil; Yahweh our God will destroy them. Amplified Bible He has turned back their own wickedness upon them And will destroy them by means of their own evil; The LORD our God will wipe them out. Christian Standard Bible He will pay them back for their sins and destroy them for their evil. The LORD our God will destroy them. Holman Christian Standard Bible He will pay them back for their sins and destroy them for their evil. The LORD our God will destroy them. American Standard Version And he hath brought upon them their own iniquity, And will cut them off in their own wickedness; Jehovah our God will cut them off. Contemporary English Version You will pay back my enemies, and you will wipe them out for the evil they did. English Revised Version And he hath brought upon them their own iniquity, and shall cut them off in their own evil; the LORD our God shall cut them off. GOD'S WORD® Translation He has turned their own wickedness against them. He will destroy them because of their sins. The LORD our God will destroy them. Good News Translation He will punish them for their wickedness and destroy them for their sins; the LORD our God will destroy them. International Standard Version He will repay them for their sin; he will annihilate them because of their evil. The LORD our God will annihilate them. Majority Standard Bible He will bring upon them their own iniquity and destroy them for their wickedness. The LORD our God will destroy them. NET Bible He will pay them back for their sin. He will destroy them because of their evil; the LORD our God will destroy them. New Heart English Bible He has brought on them their own iniquity, and will cut them off in their own wickedness. The LORD, our God, will cut them off. Webster's Bible Translation And he will bring upon them their own iniquity, and will cut them off in their own wickedness; yes, the LORD our God will cut them off. World English Bible He has brought on them their own iniquity, and will cut them off in their own wickedness. Yahweh, our God, will cut them off. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAnd He turns back their iniquity on them, "" And in their wickedness cuts them off; Our God YHWH cuts them off! Young's Literal Translation And turneth back on them their iniquity, And in their wickedness cutteth them off; Jehovah our God doth cut them off! Smith's Literal Translation And he will turn back upon them their iniquity, and in their evil he will cut them off; Jehovah our God will cut them off. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd he will render them their iniquity: and in their malice he will destroy them: the Lord our God will destroy them. Catholic Public Domain Version New American Bible Who will turn back their evil upon them and destroy them for their wickedness. Surely the LORD our God will destroy them! New Revised Standard Version He will repay them for their iniquity and wipe them out for their wickedness; the LORD our God will wipe them out. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAnd he shall bring upon them their own iniquity, and shall silence them in their own wickedness; yea, the LORD our God shall silence them. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated He returns their evil against them and their companions in their evils, he silences such; LORD JEHOVAH our God silences them! OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917And He hath brought upon them their own iniquity, And will cut them off in their own evil; The LORD our God will cut them off. Brenton Septuagint Translation And he will recompense to them their iniquity and their wickedness: the Lord our God shall utterly destroy them. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context The LORD Will Not Forget His People…22But the LORD has been my stronghold, and my God is my rock of refuge. 23He will bring upon them their own iniquity and destroy them for their wickedness. The LORD our God will destroy them. Cross References Romans 12:19 Do not avenge yourselves, beloved, but leave room for God’s wrath. For it is written: “Vengeance is Mine; I will repay, says the Lord.” Deuteronomy 32:35 Vengeance is Mine; I will repay. In due time their foot will slip; for their day of disaster is near, and their doom is coming quickly.” Hebrews 10:30 For we know Him who said, “Vengeance is Mine; I will repay,” and again, “The Lord will judge His people.” Proverbs 26:27 He who digs a pit will fall into it, and he who rolls a stone will have it roll back on him. Galatians 6:7 Do not be deceived: God is not to be mocked. Whatever a man sows, he will reap in return. 2 Thessalonians 1:6 After all, it is only right for God to repay with affliction those who afflict you, Job 4:8 As I have observed, those who plow iniquity and those who sow trouble reap the same. Matthew 7:2 For with the same judgment you pronounce, you will be judged, and with the measure you use, it will be measured to you. Revelation 18:6 Give back to her as she has done to others; pay her back double for what she has done; mix her a double portion in her own cup. Isaiah 3:11 Woe to the wicked; disaster is upon them! For they will be repaid with what their hands have done. 1 Samuel 24:12 May the LORD judge between you and me, and may the LORD take vengeance on you, but my hand will never be against you. Obadiah 1:15 For the Day of the LORD is near for all the nations. As you have done, it will be done to you; your recompense will return upon your own head. 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. Luke 6:38 Give, and it will be given to you. A good measure, pressed down, shaken together, and running over will be poured into your lap. For with the measure you use, it will be measured back to you.” Treasury of Scripture And he shall bring on them their own iniquity, and shall cut them off in their own wickedness; yes, the LORD our God shall cut them off. and he Psalm 7:16 His mischief shall return upon his own head, and his violent dealing shall come down upon his own pate. Psalm 9:16,17 The LORD is known by the judgment which he executeth: the wicked is snared in the work of his own hands. Higgaion. Selah… Psalm 55:23 But thou, O God, shalt bring them down into the pit of destruction: bloody and deceitful men shall not live out half their days; but I will trust in thee. cut them Psalm 12:3 The LORD shall cut off all flattering lips, and the tongue that speaketh proud things: 1 Samuel 26:10,11 David said furthermore, As the LORD liveth, the LORD shall smite him; or his day shall come to die; or he shall descend into battle, and perish… Proverbs 14:32 The wicked is driven away in his wickedness: but the righteous hath hope in his death. Jump to Previous Cut Cutteth Cutting Designs Destroy End Evil Iniquity Repay Sins Themselves Wickedness WipeJump to Next Cut Cutteth Cutting Designs Destroy End Evil Iniquity Repay Sins Themselves Wickedness WipePsalm 94 1. The prophet, calling for justice, complains of tyranny and impiety.8. He teaches God's providence 12. He shows the blessedness of affliction 16. God is the defender of the afflicted. He will bring upon them their own iniquity This phrase emphasizes the principle of divine justice, where individuals face the consequences of their own actions. Biblically, this reflects the concept of "reaping what you sow" as seen in Galatians 6:7. The idea that God allows the natural consequences of sin to unfold is consistent with the justice seen throughout the Old Testament, such as in the stories of the Israelites' disobedience leading to exile. This principle is also evident in the wisdom literature, like Proverbs, which often speaks of the self-destructive nature of wickedness. and destroy them for their wickedness The LORD our God will destroy them Persons / Places / Events 1. The LORD (Yahweh)The covenant-keeping God of Israel, who is just and righteous, and who acts as the ultimate judge over all creation. 2. The Wicked Those who act in opposition to God's laws and righteousness, often oppressing the righteous and engaging in iniquity. 3. The Psalmist The author of the psalm, who is likely expressing a communal or individual lament and seeking God's justice against the wicked. Teaching Points Divine JusticeGod is the ultimate judge who will bring justice to the wicked. Believers can trust in His timing and righteousness. The Consequences of Iniquity The wicked will face the consequences of their actions. This serves as a warning to avoid sin and live righteously. Trust in God's Sovereignty In times of injustice, believers are encouraged to trust in God's sovereign plan and His ability to right all wrongs. The Role of Patience Patience is essential as we wait for God's justice. We are called to endure and remain faithful, knowing that God will act. Encouragement for the Righteous The righteous can find comfort in knowing that God sees their plight and will ultimately vindicate them.Verse 23. - And he shall bring upon them their own iniquity. Most manifestly when he makes them fall into their own snare (Psalm 7:15; Psalm 35:8; Psalm 57:6; Psalm 141:9, 10), but really also whenever he punishes them for their sins. And shall cut them off; or, "destroy," "exterminate" them. In their own wickedness; or, "by their wickedness." The wicked man is often "hoist with his own petard." Yea, the Lord our God shall cut them off. The repetition, like that in ver. 1, is emphatic, and solemnly confirms the entire section (vers. 20-23).
Hebrew He will bringוַיָּ֤שֶׁב (way·yā·šeḇ) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Hifil - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 7725: To turn back, in, to retreat, again upon them עֲלֵיהֶ֨ם ׀ (‘ă·lê·hem) Preposition | third person masculine plural Strong's 5921: Above, over, upon, against their own iniquity אוֹנָ֗ם (’ō·w·nām) Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine plural Strong's 205: Strictly nothingness, trouble, vanity, wickedness, an idol and destroy them יַצְמִיתֵ֑ם (yaṣ·mî·ṯêm) Verb - Hifil - Imperfect - third person masculine singular | third person masculine plural Strong's 6789: To put an end to, exterminate for their wickedness. וּבְרָעָתָ֥ם (ū·ḇə·rā·‘ā·ṯām) Conjunctive waw, Preposition-b | Noun - feminine singular construct | third person masculine plural Strong's 7451: Bad, evil The LORD יְהוָ֥ה (Yah·weh) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3068: LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel our God אֱלֹהֵֽינוּ׃ (’ĕ·lō·hê·nū) Noun - masculine plural construct | first person common plural Strong's 430: gods -- the supreme God, magistrates, a superlative will destroy them. יַ֝צְמִיתֵ֗ם (yaṣ·mî·ṯêm) Verb - Hifil - Imperfect - third person masculine singular | third person masculine plural Strong's 6789: To put an end to, exterminate Links Psalm 94:23 NIVPsalm 94:23 NLT Psalm 94:23 ESV Psalm 94:23 NASB Psalm 94:23 KJV Psalm 94:23 BibleApps.com Psalm 94:23 Biblia Paralela Psalm 94:23 Chinese Bible Psalm 94:23 French Bible Psalm 94:23 Catholic Bible OT Poetry: Psalm 94:23 He has brought on them their own (Psalm Ps Psa.) |
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