Psalms 94:5 nasb — They crush Your people, O LORD, And afflict Your heritage.

NASB

"They crush Your people, O LORD, And afflict Your heritage."

— Psalms 94:5, NASB

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Psalms 94 — Context

2

Rise up, O Judge of the earth, Render recompense to the proud.

3

How long shall the wicked, O LORD, How long shall the wicked exult?

4

They pour forth words, they speak arrogantly; All who do wickedness vaunt themselves.

5

They crush Your people, O LORD, And afflict Your heritage.

6

They slay the widow and the stranger And murder the orphans.

7

They have said, "The LORD does not see, Nor does the God of Jacob pay heed."

8

Pay heed, you senseless among the people; And when will you understand, stupid ones?

Psalms 94:5 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Psalms 94:5 say?
Psalms 94:5 in the NASB reads: “They crush Your people, O LORD, And afflict Your heritage.”
Where is Psalms 94:5 in the Bible?
Psalms 94:5 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Psalms, chapter 94, verse 5.
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 94:5.
What translation should I read Psalms 94:5 in?
Psalms 94:5 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 94:5?
Psalms 94:5 reads (NASB): “They crush Your people, O LORD, And afflict Your heritage.” 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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