What other scriptures reinforce the theme of divine justice found in Psalm 140:10? Psalm 140:10—An Anchor Text “May burning coals fall upon them; may they be thrown into the fire, into the miry depths, never to rise again.” David’s cry is more than personal frustration; it rests on God’s revealed character as righteous Judge who repays evil. Old-Testament Echoes of Divine Justice • 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.” • Psalm 94:1-2 — “O LORD, God of vengeance… Rise up, O Judge of the earth; repay the proud what they deserve.” • Nahum 1:2-3 — “The LORD is a jealous and avenging God… the LORD will by no means leave the guilty unpunished.” • Proverbs 11:21 — “Be assured that the wicked will not go unpunished, but the offspring of the righteous will escape.” • Isaiah 34:8 — “For the LORD has a day of vengeance, a year of recompense for the cause of Zion.” • Jeremiah 11:20 — “O LORD of Hosts, who judges righteously… let me see Your vengeance upon them, for to You I have committed my cause.” • Psalm 37:12-13 — “The wicked scheme against the righteous… but the Lord laughs, seeing that their day is coming.” New-Testament Affirmations • 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.” • Hebrews 10:30 — “For we know Him who said, ‘Vengeance is Mine; I will repay,’ and again, ‘The Lord will judge His people.’” • 2 Thessalonians 1:6-8 — “It is only right for God to repay with affliction those who afflict you… when the Lord Jesus is revealed… inflicting vengeance on those who do not know God.” • Revelation 6:10 — “How long, O Lord… until You judge those who live on the earth and avenge our blood?” • Revelation 19:1-2 — “Hallelujah!… His judgments are true and just; He has… avenged the blood of His servants.” Consistent Thread through Scripture • God’s justice is rooted in His holiness; wickedness must receive its due. • Retribution belongs to God alone; personal revenge is forbidden. • Justice may be delayed but is never denied; the final reckoning is certain. • God’s vindication of the righteous brings both comfort and confident worship. Living in Light of Divine Justice • Trust—Hand offenses over to the One who judges perfectly. • Patience—Wait for His timing, knowing He sees every wrong. • Hope—Anticipate the day when evil is fully and finally addressed. • Integrity—Walk uprightly, remembering that the Judge of all the earth does right. |
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