Psalms 94:1-23

This is a national Ps., written at a time when Israel was oppressed by foreign enemies. It may be connected either with the days of the exile or with some later period of national distress. The opening vv. appeal to God to show Himself as judge of the earth (Psalms 94:1). The misdeeds of the oppressors are next described (Psalms 94:3), and a rebuke is addressed to certain Israelites who were tempted to give up their faith in God (Psalms 94:8). The next vv. speak of the blessings of adversity (Psalms 94:12), and the certainty that God will not forsake His people (Psalms 94:14). The Psalmist has found in God his only refuge and comfort (Psalms 94:16), and concludes his Ps. with the conviction that He will overthrow the wicked (Psalms 94:20).