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Psalms 94:23

Made Simple — Modern English Translation

Translated by Verse Made Simple Editorial
KJV ORIGINAL
And he shall bring upon them their own iniquity, and shall cut them off in their own wickedness; yea, the LORD our God shall cut them off.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE

God will bring their own evil actions back on them and destroy them because of their wickedness; yes, the LORD our God will destroy them.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

God will judge evil people by letting their own wickedness lead to their destruction.

📚 Historical Context

Psalm 94 is a lament psalm in the Old Testament's Book of Psalms, likely written during a time of national distress for Israel, such as under foreign oppression or internal injustice. The psalmist appeals to God as the righteous judge who sees the arrogance of the wicked and promises retribution, reflecting the broader biblical theme of God's faithfulness to His people. This verse concludes the psalm by emphasizing that God will turn the evildoers' own sins against them, underscoring divine justice in the face of human wickedness.

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