Psalm 94:10
ESV
He who disciplines the nations, does he not rebuke? He who teaches man knowledge —
NIV
Does he who disciplines nations not punish? Does he who teaches mankind lack knowledge?
NASB
He who disciplines the nations, will He not rebuke, He who teaches mankind knowledge?
CSB
The one who instructs nations, the one who teaches mankind knowledge— does he not discipline?
NLT
He punishes the nations — won’t he also punish you? He knows everything — doesn’t he also know what you are doing?
KJV
He that chastiseth the heathen, shall not he correct? he that teacheth man knowledge, shall not he know?
NKJV
He who instructs the nations, shall He not correct, He who teaches man knowledge?
What does Psalm 94:10 mean?
Please see our chapter commentary on Psalm 94, verse-level content coming soon!Psalm 94:8–11 refutes the arrogant claim that God is unaware of human sin (Psalm 10:11; 94:7). The basis of all truth and knowledge is an understanding of God's role as Creator (Proverbs 1:7). The One who created human senses knows everything a mortal person could know. Those who defy the Lord by oppressing the weak (Psalm 94:5–6) should take care to change their ways.
This song begins with the psalmist's prayer for God's vengeance on arrogant, evil people bragging about their sin. These criminals abuse the Lord's people and think God is unaware. But the Creator who made man knows everything men can know. God sees. He will continue to work out His plan. This will end in restoration for His people and eternal disaster for those who hate Him.