English Standard Version
Psalms 92:11
11My eyes have seen the downfall of my enemies; my ears have heard the doom of my evil assailants.
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.
- 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.
- New Living Translation (NLT)My eyes have seen the downfall of my enemies; my ears have heard the defeat of my wicked opponents.
Context of Psalms 92:11
9For behold, your enemies, O Lord, for behold, your enemies shall perish; all evildoers shall be scattered. 10But you have exalted my horn like that of the wild ox; you have poured over me fresh oil. My eyes have seen the downfall of my enemies; my ears have heard the doom of my evil assailants. 12The righteous flourish like the palm tree and grow like a cedar in Lebanon. 13They are planted in the house of the Lord; they flourish in the courts of our God.
Read all of Psalms 92Psalms 92:11 word by word
וַתַּבֵּ֥ט עֵינִ֗י בְּשׁ֫וּרָ֥י בַּקָּמִ֖ים עָלַ֥י מְרֵעִ֗ים תִּשְׁמַ֥עְנָה אָזְנָֽי׃Read the interlinear
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Cross-references for Psalms 92:11
- Psalms 37:34Wait for the Lord and keep his way, and he will exalt you to inherit the land; you will look on when the wicked are cut off.
- Psalms 54:7For he has delivered me from every trouble, and my eye has looked in triumph on my enemies.
- Psalms 59:10My God in his steadfast love will meet me; God will let me look in triumph on my enemies.
- Psalms 91:8You will only look with your eyes and see the recompense of the wicked.
- Psalms 112:8His heart is steady; he will not be afraid, until he looks in triumph on 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
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