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Psalm 94

Psalm 94:9

The LORD Will Not Forget His People · Psalm 94:1–23
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Translations

Modern
He who affixed the ear, can He not hear? He who formed the eye, can He not see?
Traditional
He that planted the ear, shall he not hear? he that formed the eye, shall he not see?
Literal
The One planting the ear, can He not hear? Or the One forming the eye, can He not see?
Latin
Qui plantavit aurem non audiet? aut qui finxit oculum non considerat?

Original

Hebrew
English
He who affixed the ear, can He not hear? He who formed the eye, can He not see?

Notes

Psalms 94:9

It makes no sense for people who have ears and eyes to think that their Creator is deaf and blind.

Psalms 94:8–11

The writer of the psalm corrects people for acting foolishly.

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:

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Topics

Afflictions and Adversities: Prayer In Anthropomorphisms: Miscellaneous Figures God: Creator of Man Infidelity: General Scriptures Concerning The Ear: God: Planted The Eye: God: Formed The Five Senses