Psalm 94:3
ESV
O Lord, how long shall the wicked, how long shall the wicked exult?
NIV
How long, Lord, will the wicked, how long will the wicked be jubilant?
NASB
How long, Lord, shall the wicked— How long shall the wicked triumph?
CSB
Lord, how long will the wicked— how long will the wicked celebrate?
NLT
How long, O Lord? How long will the wicked be allowed to gloat?
KJV
Lord, how long shall the wicked, how long shall the wicked triumph?
NKJV
Lord, how long will the wicked, How long will the wicked triumph?
What does Psalm 94:3 mean?
Please see our chapter commentary on Psalm 94, verse-level content coming soon!Psalm 94:1–7 addresses the Lord as the God of vengeance. The psalmist longs to see God's wrath brought onto those who harm the innocent. These wicked people brag about their sin, as if the Lord weren't aware of their crimes (Psalm 10:11). Though this seems to apply to enemy nations, it may also refer to corrupt leaders and judges.
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.
