Verse 20
Psalms 94:20
Free Bible Version
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Can unjust judges really be on your side, Lord, when their corrupt use of the law causes misery?
Original Language Text
hebrew
הַֽ֭/יְחָבְרְ/ךָ כִּסֵּ֣א הַוּ֑וֹת יֹצֵ֖ר עָמָ֣ל עֲלֵי חֹֽק
English Translation
Your throne connects with the void; the creator of toil is above the decree.
AI translation from hebrew via gpt-4o-mini
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Chapter 94 Context
1
The Lord is a God (Elohim) of vengeance! God (Elohim) of vengeance, shine out!
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Stand up, judge of the earth, and pay back those who are proud what they deserve.
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3
How long, Lord? How long will the wicked celebrate in triumph?
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How long will you let them pour out their arrogant words? How long will these evil people go on boas...
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Lord, they crush your people; they oppress those you call your own.
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They kill widows and foreigners; they murder orphans.
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They say, “The Lord can't see what we're doing. Israel's God (Elohim) doesn't pay any attention to u...
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Take another look, you stupid people! Fools—when will you ever get the point?
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9
Do you think the creator of the ear can't hear? Do you think the maker of the eye can't see?
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Do you think that the one who punishes nations won't punish you too? Do you think that the one who t...
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11
The Lord knows the thoughts of human beings—he knows they are pointless.
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12
Those you discipline are happy, Lord; those you teach from your Law.
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13
You give them peace in days of trouble, until a pit is dug to trap the wicked.
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For the Lord will not give up on his people; he will not abandon his own.
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15
Justice will once again be based on what is right; those who are sincere will support it.
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Who came to my defense against the wicked; who stood up for me against those who do evil?
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If the Lord hadn't helped me, I would have soon gone down into the silence of the grave.
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I shouted out, “My foot's slipping!” and your trustworthy love, Lord, kept me from falling.
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When my mind was full of worries, you comforted me and encouraged me.
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Can unjust judges really be on your side, Lord, when their corrupt use of the law causes misery?
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They work together to destroy good people; they condemn those who are innocent to death.
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But the Lord protects me like a fortress; my God (Elohim) is the rock that keeps me safe.
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He will turn the wickedness of evil people back upon them; he will destroy them because of their sin...
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