After looking everywhere for some consolation during the temporary ascendancy of the wicked, the psalmist found it only in God. If God had not strengthened him he would have died, slipped in his walk with God, and become mentally distracted. read more
3. A reason for consolation 94:16-23 read more
This is a national Ps., written at a time when Israel was oppressed by foreign enemies. It may be connected either with the days of the exile or with some later period of national distress. The opening vv. appeal to God to show Himself as judge of the earth (Psalms 94:1-2). The misdeeds of the oppressors are next described (Psalms 94:3-7), and a rebuke is addressed to certain Israelites who were tempted to give up their faith in God (Psalms 94:8-11). The next vv. speak of the blessings of... read more
(17) In silence—i.e., of the grave, as in Psalms 31:17. read more
Psalms 94:9-10 These verses assert that in due time God will act, for He cannot be otherwise than a God of knowledge, deep in whose heart counsels of inviolable righteousness lie hidden. He is always cognisant of what goes on in the world, and especially heedful of the cries and supplications of His own people. These acts of oppression, done to the fatherless and the widow, do not elude His notice. Drop by drop He counts the innocent blood that falls upon the green world He has made and bends... read more
Psalms 94:1-23THE theme of God the Judge is closely allied to that of God the King, as other psalms of this group show, in which His coming to judge the world is the subject of rapturous praise. This psalm hymns Jehovah’s retributive sway, for which it passionately cries, and in which it confidently trusts. Israel is oppressed by insolent rulers, who have poisoned the fountains of justice, condemning the innocent, enacting unrighteous laws, and making a prey of all the helpless. These "judges... read more
Psalm 94-100 Psalms 94:0 Prayer for the Execution of the Vengeance of God 1. The Prayer on account of the enemy (Psalms 94:1-7 ) 2. Expostulation with the wicked (Psalms 94:8-13 ) 3. The comfort of the righteous (Psalms 94:14-23 ) The seven Psalms which follow lead on to the full establishment of the kingdom on earth and most of these Psalms celebrate His judgment reign, and the blessings of the age to come. We start once more with a Psalm which pictures vividly the trials of the days... read more
94:17 Unless the LORD [had been] my {k} help, my soul had almost dwelt in silence.(k) He complains of them who would not help him to resist the enemies, yet was assured that God’s help would not fail. read more
94:18 When I said, {l} My foot slippeth; thy mercy, O LORD, held me up.(l) When I thought there was no way but death. read more
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Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Psalms 94:1-23
Psalms 94This psalm, which begins as a national lament (Psalms 94:1-15) and ends as an individual lament (Psalms 94:16-23), calls on God to avenge the righteous whom the wicked oppress unjustly. It manifests faith in the justice of God. read more