My eyes see the downfall of my enemies; my ears hear the wailing of my wicked foes. My eyes have seenThe phrase "My eyes have seen" suggests a personal and direct experience of witnessing God's justice. In Hebrew, the word for "seen" is "ra'ah," which implies not just a physical sight but an understanding or realization. This indicates a deep, spiritual insight into God's workings. Historically, the psalmist's declaration reflects the confidence in God's deliverance and justice, a theme prevalent throughout the Psalms. It is a reminder that the faithful will witness God's righteousness in action. the downfall of my enemies
The term "downfall" in Hebrew is "shever," which can mean breaking or destruction. This word conveys a complete and utter defeat, not just a temporary setback. The "enemies" here are not just personal adversaries but represent all forces opposed to God's will. In the broader biblical context, this reflects the ultimate triumph of good over evil, a promise that resonates with the hope of divine justice and protection for the righteous. my ears hear
The phrase "my ears hear" complements the earlier visual imagery with auditory perception, emphasizing a full sensory experience of God's intervention. The Hebrew word "shama" for "hear" implies not just hearing but understanding and obeying. This suggests that the psalmist is attuned to God's actions and messages, reinforcing the idea of being in harmony with God's will and purposes. the wailing of my wicked foes
"Wailing" in Hebrew is "shama," which denotes a cry of distress or lamentation. This word paints a vivid picture of the consequences of wickedness and the inevitable sorrow that follows. The "wicked foes" are those who oppose God's people and His righteousness. This phrase serves as a sobering reminder of the fate awaiting those who reject God's ways. It underscores the biblical principle that while the wicked may prosper temporarily, their end is one of lamentation and defeat. Persons / Places / Events 1. PsalmistThe author of Psalm 92, traditionally attributed to David, who expresses gratitude and praise to God for His works and justice. 2. EnemiesThose who oppose the psalmist, representing the wicked and those who stand against God's people. 3. Wicked FoesIndividuals who act in opposition to God's will and righteousness, often causing harm or distress to the faithful. 4. DownfallThe defeat or destruction of the psalmist's enemies, symbolizing God's justice and protection over His people. 5. WailingThe cries of distress from the wicked, indicating their recognition of defeat and the consequences of their actions. Teaching Points God's Justice is InevitableTrust that God will bring justice in His perfect timing. The downfall of the wicked is a testament to His righteousness. Maintain a Heart of CompassionWhile witnessing the downfall of enemies, remember to pray for their repentance and transformation. Rejoice in God's ProtectionCelebrate God's protection and deliverance in your life, recognizing His hand in overcoming adversities. Focus on Righteous LivingInstead of fixating on the downfall of others, strive to live a life that honors God and reflects His love. Trust in God's SovereigntyEven when facing opposition, trust that God is in control and will ultimately vindicate His people. Bible Study Questions 1. How does understanding God's justice in Psalm 92:11 impact your perspective on dealing with personal adversaries? 2. In what ways can you maintain a compassionate attitude towards those who oppose you, as advised in Proverbs 24:17-18? 3. How can Romans 12:19 guide your response to situations where you feel wronged or attacked? 4. Reflect on a time when you experienced God's protection. How did it strengthen your faith and trust in His sovereignty? 5. How can you apply the lessons from Psalm 92:11 to encourage others who are facing opposition or injustice? Connections to Other Scriptures Psalm 37This psalm also speaks of the eventual downfall of the wicked and the vindication of the righteous, emphasizing trust in God's justice. Proverbs 24:17-18Advises against rejoicing in the downfall of one's enemies, reminding believers to maintain a humble and compassionate heart. Romans 12:19Encourages believers to leave vengeance to God, trusting in His perfect justice and timing. 2 Thessalonians 1:6-7Assures believers that God will repay trouble to those who trouble them, providing relief to the afflicted. People PsalmistPlaces JerusalemTopics Adversaries, Assailants, Desire, Doers, Doom, Downfall, Ears, Enemies, Evil, Evildoers, Evil-doers, Exultantly, Eye, Fate, Foes, Gazed, Haters, Lie, News, Rise, Rising, Rout, Trouble, Wait, WickedDictionary of Bible Themes Psalm 92:11 5290 defeat Library December 3. Thy Thoughts are Very Deep (Ps. Xcii. 5).
Thy thoughts are very deep (Ps. xcii. 5). When a Roman soldier was told by his guide that if he insisted on taking a certain journey it would probably be fatal he answered, "It is necessary for me to go, it is not necessary for me to live." That was depth. When we are convicted like that we shall come to something. The shallow nature lives in its impulses, its impressions, its intuitions, its instincts, and very largely in its surroundings. The profound character looks beyond all these and moves …
Rev. A. B. Simpson—Days of Heaven Upon Earth God Alone the Salvation of his People
Look on yon rocks and wonder at their antiquity, for from their summits a thousand ages look down upon us. When this gigantic city was as yet unfounded they were grey with age; when our humanity had not yet breathed the air, tis said that these were ancient things; they are the children of departed ages. With awe we look upon these aged rocks, for they are among nature's first-born. You discover, embedded in their bowels, the remnants of unknown worlds, of which, the wise may guess, but which, nevertheless, …
Charles Haddon Spurgeon—Spurgeon's Sermons Volume 2: 1856 The Majesty of God. --Ps. Xcii.
The Majesty of God.--Ps. xcii. The Lord is King:--upon His throne, He sits in garments glorious: Or girds for war His armour on, In every field victorious: The world came forth at his command; Built on His word its pillars stand; They never can be shaken. The Lord was King ere time began, His reign is everlasting: When high the floods in tumult ran, Their foam to heaven up-casting, He made the raging waves His path; The sea is mighty in its wrath, But God on high is mightier. Thy testimonies, …
James Montgomery—Sacred Poems and Hymns Dialogue i. --The Immutable.
Orthodoxos and Eranistes. Orth.--Better were it for us to agree and abide by the apostolic doctrine in its purity. But since, I know not how, you have broken the harmony, and are now offering us new doctrines, let us, if you please, with no kind of quarrel, investigate the truth. Eran.--We need no investigation, for we exactly hold the truth. Orth.--This is what every heretic supposes. Aye, even Jews and Pagans reckon that they are defending the doctrines of the truth; and so also do not only the …
Theodoret—The Ecclesiastical History of Theodoret Sweet is the Work, My God, My King
[167]Canonbury: Robert Schumann, 1839 Arr. Psalm 92 Isaac Watts, 1719 Sweet is the work, my God, my King, To praise thy Name, give thanks and sing; To show thy love by morning light, And talk of all thy truth at night. Sweet is the day of sacred rest; No mortal cares shall seize my breast; O may my heart in tune be found, Like David's harp of solemn sound. My heart shall triumph in my Lord, And bless his works, and bless his word; Thy works of grace, how bright they shine! How deep thy counsels, …
Various—The Hymnal of the Protestant Episcopal Church in the USA Reprobation.
In discussing this subject I shall endeavor to show, I. What the true doctrine of reprobation is not. 1. It is not that the ultimate end of God in the creation of any was their damnation. Neither reason nor revelation confirms, but both contradict the assumption, that God has created or can create any being for the purpose of rendering him miserable as an ultimate end. God is love, or he is benevolent, and cannot therefore will the misery of any being as an ultimate end, or for its own sake. It is …
Charles Grandison Finney—Systematic Theology Period ii. The Church from the Permanent Division of the Empire Until the Collapse of the Western Empire and the First Schism Between the East and the West, or Until About A. D. 500
In the second period of the history of the Church under the Christian Empire, the Church, although existing in two divisions of the Empire and experiencing very different political fortunes, may still be regarded as forming a whole. The theological controversies distracting the Church, although different in the two halves of the Graeco-Roman world, were felt to some extent in both divisions of the Empire and not merely in the one in which they were principally fought out; and in the condemnation …
Joseph Cullen Ayer Jr., Ph.D.—A Source Book for Ancient Church History Man's Chief End
Q-I: WHAT IS THE CHIEF END OF MAN? A: Man's chief end is to glorify God, and to enjoy him for ever. Here are two ends of life specified. 1: The glorifying of God. 2: The enjoying of God. I. The glorifying of God, I Pet 4:4: That God in all things may be glorified.' The glory of God is a silver thread which must run through all our actions. I Cor 10:01. Whether therefore ye eat or drink, or whatsoever ye do, do all to the glory of God.' Everything works to some end in things natural and artificial; …
Thomas Watson—A Body of Divinity The Knowledge of God Conspicuous in the Creation, and Continual Government of the World.
1. The invisible and incomprehensible essence of God, to a certain extent, made visible in his works. 2. This declared by the first class of works--viz. the admirable motions of the heavens and the earth, the symmetry of the human body, and the connection of its parts; in short, the various objects which are presented to every eye. 3. This more especially manifested in the structure of the human body. 4. The shameful ingratitude of disregarding God, who, in such a variety of ways, is manifested within …
John Calvin—The Institutes of the Christian Religion The Resemblance Between the Old Testament and the New.
1. Introduction, showing the necessity of proving the similarity of both dispensations in opposition to Servetus and the Anabaptists. 2. This similarity in general. Both covenants truly one, though differently administered. Three things in which they entirely agree. 3. First general similarity, or agreement--viz. that the Old Testament, equally with the New, extended its promises beyond the present life, and held out a sure hope of immortality. Reason for this resemblance. Objection answered. 4. …
John Calvin—The Institutes of the Christian Religion Psalms
The piety of the Old Testament Church is reflected with more clearness and variety in the Psalter than in any other book of the Old Testament. It constitutes the response of the Church to the divine demands of prophecy, and, in a less degree, of law; or, rather, it expresses those emotions and aspirations of the universal heart which lie deeper than any formal demand. It is the speech of the soul face to face with God. Its words are as simple and unaffected as human words can be, for it is the genius …
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