Psalms 94:13

Psalms 94:13 in other versions

• King James Version (KJV)That thou mayest give him rest from the days of adversity, until the pit be digged for the wicked.
• New International Version (NIV)you grant them relief from days of trouble, till a pit is dug for the wicked.
• English Standard Version (ESV)to give him rest from days of trouble, until a pit is dug for the wicked.
• New King James Version (NKJV)That You may give him rest from the days of adversity, Until the pit is dug for the wicked.

Context of Psalms 94:13

11The Lord knows the thoughts of mankind; they are futile. 12Lord, how happy is anyone you discipline and teach from your law to give him relief from troubled times until a pit is dug for the wicked. 14The Lord will not leave his people or abandon his heritage, 15for the administration of justice will again be righteous, and all the upright in heart will follow it.

Psalms 94:13 word by word

לְהַשְׁקִ֣יט ל֭וֹ מִ֣ימֵי רָ֑ע עַ֤ד יִכָּרֶ֖ה לָרָשָׁ֣ע שָֽׁחַת׃Read the interlinear

Words taken from the KJV.

• That thou mayest give him restשָׁקַטshâqaţ · to quietH8252
• from the daysיוֹםyôm · dayH3117
• of adversityרַעra‛ râ‛âh · bad: evilH7451
• until the pitשַׁ֫חַתshachath · pit: graveH7845
• be diggedכָּרָהkârâh · to pierceH3738
• for the wickedרָשָׁעrâshâ‛ · wickedH7563

Cross-references for Psalms 94:13

• Isaiah 26:20Go, my people, enter your rooms and close your doors behind you. Hide for a little while until the wrath has passed.
• Habakkuk 3:16I heard, and I trembled within; my lips quivered at the sound. Rottenness entered my bones; I trembled where I stood. Now I must quietly wait for the day of distress to come against the people invading us.
• 2 Corinthians 4:17For our momentary light affliction is producing for us an absolutely incomparable eternal weight of glory.
• 2 Thessalonians 1:7and to give relief to you who are afflicted, along with us. This will take place at the revelation of the Lord Jesus from heaven with his powerful angels,
• Hebrews 4:9Therefore, a Sabbath rest remains for God’s people.
• Revelation 14:13Then I heard a voice from heaven saying, “Write: Blessed are the dead who die in the Lord from now on.” “Yes,” says the Spirit, “so they will rest from their labors, since their works follow them.”
• Psalms 9:15The nations have fallen into the pit they made; their foot is caught in the net they have concealed.
• Psalms 55:23God, you will bring them down to the Pit of destruction; men of bloodshed and treachery will not live out half their days. But I will trust in you.
• Jeremiah 18:20Should good be repaid with evil? Yet they have dug a pit for me. Remember how I stood before you to speak good on their behalf, to turn your anger from them.
• 2 Peter 2:9then the Lord knows how to rescue the godly from trials and to keep the unrighteous under punishment for the day of judgment,
• 2 Peter 3:3Above all, be aware of this: Scoffers will come in the last days scoffing and following their own evil desires,
• Revelation 6:10They cried out with a loud voice, “Lord, the one who is holy and true, how long until you judge those who live on the earth and avenge our blood?”
• Revelation 11:18The nations were angry, but your wrath has come. The time has come for the dead to be judged and to give the reward to your servants the prophets, to the saints, and to those who fear your name, both small and great, and the time has come to destroy those who destroy the earth.

Commentaries on Psalms 94:13

• Adam Clarke Bible Commentary · v. 13That thou mayest give him rest - He whom God instructs is made wise unto salvation; and he who is thus taught has rest in his soul, and peace and confidence in adversity.Read the comment
• Barnes’ Notes on the Bible · v. 13That thou mayest give him rest - Mayest make his mind quiet and calm; mayest save him from murmuring, from despondency, from impatience, by just confidence in thee, and in thy government. From the days of adversity - Or, in the days of evil; the time of calamity and trouble. That his mind may then be composed and calm. Until the pit be digged for the wicked - Until the wicked be punished; that is, while the preparations are going on, or while God seems to…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. 13God’s relief includes his comfort and rescue.Read the comment
• Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 12-1312-13. On the other hand He favors though He chastens, the pious, and will teach and preserve them till the prosperous wicked are overthrown.Read the comment

Topics related to Psalms 94:13

• Afflictions and Adversities
• Chastisement
• Wicked (People)

In the dictionaries

• Triumph
• Psalms, Book of

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