Psalm 94:22

Translations

Modern

But the LORD has been my stronghold, and my God is my rock of refuge.

Traditional

But the Lord is my defence; and my God is the rock of my refuge.

Literal

And YHWH has become for me as a place up high, and my God as the rock of my refuge.

Latin

Et factus est mihi Dominus in refugium, et Deus meus in adjutorium spei meæ.

Original

Hebrew

English

But the LORD has been my stronghold, and my God is my rock of refuge.

Notes

Psalms 94:16–23

The psalmist resumes their prayer (see Psalm 94:1–7) with a desperate plea for the Lord's justice. It ends with the hope that evil will cease.

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 18:2
The LORD is my rock, my fortress, and my deliverer. My God is my rock, in whom I take refuge, my shield, and the horn of my salvation, my stronghold.
Psalm 27:1–3
Of David. The LORD is my light and my salvation—whom shall I fear? The LORD is the stronghold of my life—whom shall I dread?
Psalm 59:9
I will keep watch for You, O my strength, because You, O God, are my fortress.
Psalm 59:16–17
But I will sing of Your strength and proclaim Your loving devotion in the morning. For You are my fortress, my refuge in times of trouble.
Psalm 62:6
He alone is my rock and my salvation; He is my fortress; I will not be shaken.
Psalm 62:2
He alone is my rock and my salvation. He is my fortress; I will never be shaken.
Isaiah 33:16
…he will dwell on the heights; the mountain fortress will be his refuge; his food will be provided and his water assured.
Psalm 9:9
The LORD is a refuge for the oppressed, a stronghold in times of trouble.
Psalm 94:10
He who admonishes the nations, does He not discipline? He who teaches man, does He lack knowledge?

Glossary

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Topics

Afflictions and Adversities: Prayer In Faith: Exemplified Rocks: God As Refuge of his People

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