Psalms 92:11

Psalms 92:11 in other versions

• King James Version (KJV)Mine eye also shall see my desire on mine enemies, and mine ears shall hear my desire of the wicked that rise up against me.
• New International Version (NIV)My eyes have seen the defeat of my adversaries; my ears have heard the rout of my wicked foes.
• English Standard Version (ESV)My eyes have seen the downfall of my enemies; my ears have heard the doom of my evil assailants.
• New King James Version (NKJV)My eye also has seen my desire on my enemies; My ears hear my desire on the wicked Who rise up against me.

Context of Psalms 92:11

9For, lo, thine enemies, O Jehovah, For, lo, thine enemies shall perish; All the workers of iniquity shall be scattered. 10But my horn hast thou exalted like the horn of the wild-ox: I am anointed with fresh oil. Mine eye also hath seen my desireon mine enemies, Mine ears have heard my desire of the evil-doers that rise up against me. 12The righteous shall flourish like the palm-tree: He shall grow like a cedar in Lebanon. 13They are planted in the house of Jehovah; They shall flourish in the courts of our God.

Psalms 92:11 word by word

וַתַּבֵּ֥ט עֵינִ֗י בְּשׁ֫וּרָ֥י בַּקָּמִ֖ים עָלַ֥י מְרֵעִ֗ים תִּשְׁמַ֥עְנָה אָזְנָֽי׃Read the interlinear

• riseרוּםrûm · to exaltH7311

Cross-references for Psalms 92:11

• Psalms 37:34Wait for Jehovah, and keep his way, And he will exalt thee to inherit the land: When the wicked are cut off, thou shalt see it.
• Psalms 54:7For he hath delivered me out of all trouble; And mine eye hath seen my desire upon mine enemies.
• Psalms 59:10My God with his lovingkindness will meet me: God will let me see my desire upon mine enemies.
• Psalms 91:8Only with thine eyes shalt thou behold, And see the reward of the wicked.
• Psalms 112:8His heart is established, he shall not be afraid, Until he seehis desireupon his adversaries.

Commentaries on Psalms 92:11

• Adam Clarke Bible Commentary · v. 11Mine eye also shall see, - and mine ears shall hear - Even in my own times my enemies shall be destroyed; and of this destruction I shall either be an eye-witness or have authentic information.Read the comment
• Barnes’ Notes on the Bible · v. 11Mine eye also shall see my desire - That is, I shall be permitted to see the destruction of my foes; I shall be gratified with seeing them overthrown. On the sentiment here expressed, see Psalm 54:7, note; Psalm 59:10, note. On mine enemies - The word used here - שׁור shûr - occurs nowhere else. It means, properly, a lier-in-wait; one who “watches;” one who is in ambush; and refers to persons who “watched” his conduct; who “watched” for his ruin. And…Read the comment
• Matthew Henry Concise Commentary · v. 7-15Verses 7-15 God sometimes grants prosperity to wicked men in displeasure; yet they flourish but for a moment. Let us seek for ourselves the salvation and grace of the gospel, that being daily anointed by the Holy Spirit, we may behold and share the Redeemer's glory. It is from his grace, by his word and Spirit, that believers receive all the virtue that keeps them alive, and makes them fruitful. Other trees, when old, leave off bearing, but in God's trees…Read the comment
• Tyndale Open Study Notes · v. 11-15The psalmist understands the Lord’s mighty acts. He shares in the glory of the wise of heart.Read the comment
• Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 1111. see ... [and] ... hear my desire--or, literally, "look on" my enemies and hear of the wicked (compare Psa 27:11; 54:7)--that is, I shall be gratified by their fall.Read the comment

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Commentaries on Psalms 92

• 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
• Seventh-day Adventist Bible Commentary
• EGW Writings