Translations
Modern
My eyes see the downfall of my enemies; my ears hear the wailing of my wicked foes.
Traditional
Mine eye also shall see my desire on mine enemies, and mine ears shall hear my desire of the wicked that rise up against me.
Literal
And my eye has looked on my enemies; of those rising up against me, those doing evil, my ears hear.
Latin
Et despexit oculus meus inimicos meos, et in insurgentibus in me malignantibus audiet auris mea.
Original
Hebrew
English
My eyes see the downfall of my enemies; my ears hear the wailing of my wicked foes.
Notes
The psalmist understands the Lord’s mighty acts. He shares in the glory of the wise of heart.
This psalm begins with thanksgiving and praise. The Lord, the Most High, is fair and just in judging the godly and the wicked. The godly will have a bright and strong future, while the wicked will die.
Wise people see and understand the Lord's actions, which show his justice (Psalm 92:6–7, 11, 15). The wicked, like grass, are quickly destroyed (Psalm 92:7–10).
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