Psalms 94:2 asv — Lift up thyself, thou judge of the earth: Render to the proudtheir desert.

American Standard Version

"Lift up thyself, thou judge of the earth: Render to the proudtheir desert. "

— Psalms 94:2, American Standard Version

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Psalms 94 — Context

1

O Jehovah, thou God to whom vengeance belongeth, Thou God to whom vengeance belongeth, shine forth.

2

Lift up thyself, thou judge of the earth: Render to the proudtheir desert.

3

Jehovah, how long shall the wicked, How long shall the wicked triumph?

4

They prate, they speak arrogantly: All the workers of iniquity boast themselves.

5

They break in pieces thy people, O Jehovah, And afflict thy heritage.

Psalms 94:2 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Psalms 94:2 say?
Psalms 94:2 in the American Standard Version reads: “Lift up thyself, thou judge of the earth: Render to the proudtheir desert. ”
Where is Psalms 94:2 in the Bible?
Psalms 94:2 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Psalms, chapter 94, verse 2.
Who wrote Psalms?
Psalms is traditionally attributed to Multiple authors (David, Asaph, the sons of Korah, Solomon, Moses, others). Approximately 73 psalms are attributed to David; others to Asaph, the sons of Korah, Solomon, Moses, Heman, and Ethan; the remainder are anonymous. It was written c. 1410–430 BC.
What is the book of Psalms about?
The Psalms are the prayer book and hymnal of God's people, gathering a thousand years of inspired song — praise, lament, thanksgiving, confession, and royal and messianic worship. Every emotion of the believing heart finds a voice here, and every voice finds its center in Christ.
What are the major themes of Psalms?
Psalms explores themes including Praise, Lament, Trust, Messiah, Refuge, Kingship. These themes shape the meaning and context of Psalms 94:2.
What translation should I read Psalms 94:2 in?
Psalms 94:2 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Psalms 94:2?
Psalms 94:2 reads (ASV): “Lift up thyself, thou judge of the earth: Render to the proudtheir desert. ” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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