Psalm 94:7

Translations

Modern

They say, “The LORD does not see; the God of Jacob pays no heed.”

Traditional

Yet they say, The Lord shall not see, neither shall the God of Jacob regard it.

Literal

And they say, “Yah does not see, and the God of Jacob does not discern.”

Latin

Et dixerunt: Non videbit Dominus, nec intelliget Deus Jacob.

Original

Hebrew

English

They say, “The LORD does not see; the God of Jacob pays no heed.”

Notes

Psalms 94:7

The wicked think that they can get away with their evil acts and speech, foolishly assuming that God is not looking or does not care.

Psalms 94:1–7

After the community suffers at the hands of the wicked (Psalm 94:5–7), they pray for the Lord to bring justice (see Psalm 7:11; 9:12).

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

David The Creator-King Wisdom Psalms

Related verses

Luke 18:3–4
And there was a widow in that town who kept appealing to him, ‘Give me justice against my adversary.’
Psalm 10:11–13
He says to himself, “God has forgotten; He hides His face and never sees.”
Isaiah 29:15
Woe to those who dig deep to hide their plans from the LORD. In darkness they do their works and say, “Who sees us, and who will know?”
Ezekiel 8:12
“Son of man,” He said to me, “do you see what the elders of the house of Israel are doing in the darkness, each at the shrine of his own idol? For they are saying, ‘The LORD does not see us; the LORD has forsaken the land.’”
Zephaniah 1:12
And at that time I will search Jerusalem with lamps and punish the men settled in complacency, who say to themselves, ‘The LORD will do nothing, either good or bad.’
Job 22:12–13
Is not God as high as the heavens? Look at the highest stars, how lofty they are!
Psalm 59:7
See what they spew from their mouths—sharp words from their lips: “For who can hear us?”
Ezekiel 9:9
He replied, “The iniquity of the house of Israel and Judah is exceedingly great. The land is full of bloodshed, and the city is full of perversity. For they say, ‘The LORD has forsaken the land; the LORD does not see.’

People

Israel: Patriarch, son of Isaac, father of twelve tribes LORD: Names or title used to refer to God

Glossary

David Imprecatory Psalms Music Psalms, Book of

Topics

Afflictions and Adversities: Prayer In Blasphemy: General Scriptures Concerning Blindness: Spiritual God: Knowledge of Infidelity: General Scriptures Concerning Sin: The Wicked: Expect Impunity In Wicked (People): Described

Psalm 94:7

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