Psalms 92:11

Authorized King James Version

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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.

Original Language Analysis

וַתַּבֵּ֥ט also shall see H5027
וַתַּבֵּ֥ט also shall see
Strong's: H5027
Word #: 1 of 8
to scan, i.e., look intently at; by implication, to regard with pleasure, favor or care
עֵינִ֗י Mine eye H5869
עֵינִ֗י Mine eye
Strong's: H5869
Word #: 2 of 8
an eye (literally or figuratively); by analogy, a fountain (as the eye of the landscape)
בְּשׁ֫וּרָ֥י my desire on mine enemies H7790
בְּשׁ֫וּרָ֥י my desire on mine enemies
Strong's: H7790
Word #: 3 of 8
a foe (as lying in wait)
בַּקָּמִ֖ים that rise up H6965
בַּקָּמִ֖ים that rise up
Strong's: H6965
Word #: 4 of 8
to rise (in various applications, literal, figurative, intensive and causative)
עָלַ֥י H5921
עָלַ֥י
Strong's: H5921
Word #: 5 of 8
above, over, upon, or against (yet always in this last relation with a downward aspect) in a great variety of applications
מְרֵעִ֗ים my desire of the wicked H7489
מְרֵעִ֗ים my desire of the wicked
Strong's: H7489
Word #: 6 of 8
properly, to spoil (literally, by breaking to pieces); figuratively, to make (or be) good for nothing, i.e., bad (physically, socially or morally)
תִּשְׁמַ֥עְנָה shall hear H8085
תִּשְׁמַ֥עְנָה shall hear
Strong's: H8085
Word #: 7 of 8
to hear intelligently (often with implication of attention, obedience, etc.; causatively, to tell, etc.)
אָזְנָֽי׃ and mine ears H241
אָזְנָֽי׃ and mine ears
Strong's: H241
Word #: 8 of 8
broadness. i.e., (concrete) the ear (from its form in man)

Analysis & Commentary

The verb 'seen' (ra'ah) indicates not mere observation but experienced vindication. God grants the righteous to witness His justice against their enemies, not for vengeance but for vindication of truth. The phrase 'mine ears shall hear' emphasizes testimonial evidence of God's judgment. This personal experience of God's justice strengthens faith and confirms that God truly governs moral reality. It refutes the notion that God is indifferent to evil.

Historical Context

The psalmist writes from personal experience of opposition, likely during David's conflicts or during Israel's struggles with surrounding hostile nations.

Questions for Reflection