Psalms 94:4 Made Simple

KJV ORIGINAL

How long shall they utter and speak hard things? and all the workers of iniquity boast themselves?

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✦ MADE SIMPLE

How long will they keep speaking harsh and cruel words? How long will all these evildoers brag about themselves?

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

The psalmist is crying out to God, asking how much longer wicked people will be allowed to speak cruelly and boast about their evil actions.

📚 Historical Context

Psalm 94 is a lament psalm in the Old Testament, likely written during a time of national distress for Israel, where the people faced oppression from enemies who abused their power. In this context, the psalmist is voicing frustration over the wicked who boast and spread harmful words, reflecting the broader biblical theme of crying out to God for justice amid injustice. This verse specifically highlights the arrogance of evildoers and questions how long God will tolerate their actions.

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