Psalm 91:8

Translations

Modern

You will only see it with your eyes and witness the punishment of the wicked.

Traditional

Only with thine eyes shalt thou behold and see the reward of the wicked.

Literal

But with your eyes you shall look, and you shall see the reward of the wicked.

Latin

Verumtamen oculis tuis considerabis, et retributionem peccatorum videbis.

Original

Hebrew

English

You will only see it with your eyes and witness the punishment of the wicked.

Notes

Psalms 91:5–8

The godly should not be afraid, because the Lord watches over them. These promises do not guarantee an escape from trouble, but they create an expectation of the Lord’s goodness.

Psalms 91:1–16

This wisdom psalm expresses confidence in the Almighty God, who provides a shelter for those who take refuge in him. They receive redemption, life, and glory from the Lord, who loves and cares for those who seek him.

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Related verses

Psalm 37:34
Wait for the LORD and keep His way, and He will raise you up to inherit the land. When the wicked are cut off, you will see it.
Proverbs 3:25–26
Do not fear sudden danger or the ruin that overtakes the wicked,
Psalm 92:11
My eyes see the downfall of my enemies; my ears hear the wailing of my wicked foes.
Malachi 1:5
You will see this with your own eyes, and you yourselves will say, ‘The LORD is great—even beyond the borders of Israel.’”
Psalm 58:10–11
The righteous will rejoice when they see they are avenged; they will wash their feet in the blood of the wicked.
Isaiah 3:11
Woe to the wicked; disaster is upon them! For they will be repaid with what their hands have done.
Hebrews 2:2
For if the message spoken by angels was binding, and every transgression and disobedience received its just punishment,

Glossary

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Topics

Blessing: Temporal, from God God: Preserver Privileges of Saints: Secure During Public Calamities Testimony: Religious, Exemplified The Punishment of the Wicked is the Reward of Their Sins Wicked (People): Contrasted with Righteous People Wicked (People): Punishment of

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