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Psalms 94:22
22But the Lord has become my high tower and defense, And my God the rock of my refuge.
Psalms 94:22 in other versions
- King James Version (KJV)But the Lord is my defence; and my God is the rock of my refuge.
- New International Version (NIV)But the Lord has become my fortress, and my God the rock in whom I take refuge.
- English Standard Version (ESV)But the Lord has become my stronghold, and my God the rock of my refuge.
- New King James Version (NKJV)But the Lord has been my defense, And my God the rock of my refuge.
Context of Psalms 94:22
20Can a throne of destruction be allied with You, One which frames and devises mischief by decree [under the sacred name of law]? 21They band themselves together against the life of the righteous And condemn the innocent to death. But the Lord has become my high tower and defense, And my God the rock of my refuge. 23He has turned back their own wickedness upon them And will destroy them by means of their own evil; The Lord our God will wipe them out.
Read all of Psalms 94Psalms 94:22 word by word
וַיְהִ֬י יְהוָ֣ה לִ֣י לְמִשְׂגָּ֑ב וֵ֝אלֹהַ֗י לְצ֣וּר מַחְסִֽי׃Read the interlinear
Words taken from the KJV.
Cross-references for Psalms 94:22
- Psalms 94:10He who instructs the nations, Does He not rebuke and punish, He who teaches man knowledge?
- Psalms 27:1The Lord is my light and my salvation— Whom shall I fear? The Lord is the refuge and fortress of my life— Whom shall I dread?
- Psalms 59:9O [God] my strength, I will watch for You; For God is my stronghold [my refuge, my protector, my high tower].
- Psalms 62:2He alone is my rock and my salvation, My defense and my strong tower; I will not be shaken or disheartened.
- Psalms 18:2The Lord is my rock, my fortress, and the One who rescues me; My God, my rock and strength in whom I trust and take refuge; My shield, and the horn of my salvation, my high tower—my stronghold.
- Isaiah 33:16He will dwell on the heights, His place of defense will be the fortress of rocks, His bread will be given him; His water will be permanent.
Commentaries on Psalms 94:22
- Adam Clarke Bible Commentary · v. 22The rock of my refuge - Alluding to those natural fortifications among rocks, which are frequent in the land of Judea.Read the comment
- Barnes’ Notes on the Bible · v. 22But the Lord is my defense - In all these purposes of the wicked; in all that they do - whether under the form and sanction of law Psalm 94:20, or by the excitement of passion - my trust is still in God. He is able to interpose in either case, and I may confidently commit my cause to him. On the language used here, as well as the sentiment, see the notes at Psalm 18:2.Read the comment
- Matthew Henry Concise Commentary · v. 12-23Verses 12-23 That man is blessed, who, under the chastening of the Lord, is taught his will and his truths, from his holy word, and by the Holy Spirit. He should see mercy through his sufferings. There is a rest remaining for the people of God after the days of their adversity, which shall not last always. He that sends the trouble, will send the rest. The psalmist found succour and relief only in the Lord, when all earthly friends failed. We are…Read the comment
- Tyndale Open Study Notes · v. 16-23The psalmist resumes their prayer (see Psalm 94:1–7) with a desperate plea for the Lord's justice. It ends with the hope that evil will cease.Read the comment
- Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 22-2322-23. Yet he is safe in God's care. defence--(Psa 59:9). rock of ... refuge--(Psa 9:9; 18:2).Read the comment
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Commentaries on Psalms 94
- Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
- Barnes’ Notes on the Bible
- Matthew Henry Concise Commentary
- Tyndale Open Study Notes
- Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary
- Rashi on Tanakh
- Calvin’s Commentaries
- Keil & Delitzsch Commentary
- John Wesley’s Notes
- The Treasury of David
- Darby Translation Notes
- Geneva Bible Translation Notes
- Kingcomments
- Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary
- Matthew Henry’s Modern English Commentary
- Original Douay–Rheims Annotations
- Seventh-day Adventist Bible Commentary
- EGW Writings
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