Psalm 94:13

Translations

Modern

…to grant him relief from days of trouble, until a pit is dug for the wicked.

Traditional

That thou mayest give him rest from the days of adversity, until the pit be digged for the wicked.

Literal

…that You may give rest to him from the days of evil, until a pit is dug for the wicked.

Latin

…ut mitiges ei a diebus malis, donec fodiatur peccatori fovea.

Original

Hebrew

English

…to grant him relief from days of trouble, until a pit is dug for the wicked.

Notes

Psalms 94:13

God’s relief includes his comfort and rescue.

Psalms 94:12–15

Because the Lord is faithful to his character, he rewards those who live by his wise instruction. He makes them happy, just as he promised.

Psalms 94:1–23

This plea for the Lord’s justice includes both communal and individual expressions of sorrow (Psalm 94:1–7, 16–23). The psalmist speaks about the pain and suffering caused by the wicked. He also describes the comfort and stability of the Lord’s protection. He calls on the Lord to avenge the needy against the arrogant and foolish, he rebukes such people for their foolishness (Psalm 94:8–11), and speaks a blessing on the wise (94:12–15).

Psalms 93:1–100:5

These psalms challenge the doubts created by the exile (see Psalm 89) and answer the questions asked in Psalm 90:11, 13. The Lord has established a kingdom (Psalm 93) that is characterized by:

punishment of the wicked (Psalm 94),
respectful obedience among his people (Psalm 95),
justice for the poor (Psalm 96),
celebration in Zion (Psalm 97),
salvation for Israel (Psalm 98),
holiness (Psalm 99), and
praise (Psalm 100).

Theme notes and profiles

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Related verses

Psalm 55:23
But You, O God, will bring them down to the Pit of destruction; men of bloodshed and deceit will not live out half their days. But I will trust in You.
2 Peter 2:9
…if all this is so, then the Lord knows how to rescue the godly from trials and to hold the unrighteous for punishment on the day of judgment.
Psalm 9:15
The nations have fallen into a pit of their making; their feet are caught in the net they have hidden.
Revelation 14:13
And I heard a voice from heaven telling me to write, “Blessed are the dead—those who die in the Lord from this moment on.” “Yes,” says the Spirit, “they will rest from their labors, for their deeds will follow them.”
2 Thessalonians 1:7–8
…and to grant relief to you who are oppressed and to us as well. This will take place when the Lord Jesus is revealed from heaven with His mighty angels
Habakkuk 3:16
I heard and trembled within; my lips quivered at the sound. Decay entered my bones; I trembled where I stood. Yet I must wait patiently for the day of distress to come upon the people who invade us.
Isaiah 26:20–21
Go, my people, enter your rooms and shut your doors behind you. Hide yourselves a little while until the wrath has passed.
2 Peter 3:3–7
Most importantly, you must understand that in the last days scoffers will come, scoffing and following their own evil desires.
Jeremiah 18:22
Let a cry be heard from their houses when You suddenly bring raiders against them, for they have dug a pit to capture me and have hidden snares for my feet.
Revelation 6:10–11
And they cried out in a loud voice, “How long, O Lord, holy and true, until You judge those who dwell upon the earth and avenge our blood?”
2 Corinthians 4:17–18
For our light and momentary affliction is producing for us an eternal weight of glory that is far beyond comparison.
Revelation 11:18
The nations were enraged, and Your wrath has come. The time has come to judge the dead and to reward Your servants the prophets, as well as the saints and those who fear Your name, both small and great—and to destroy those who destroy the earth.”

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Topics

Afflictions and Adversities: Benefits of Afflictions and Adversities: Prayer In Chastisement: from God Condemnation: Chastisements are Designed to Rescue Us From God: Preserver Wicked (People): Punishment of

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