Psalms 92:9

For, lo, thine enemies, O LORD, for, lo, thine enemies shall perish; all the workers of iniquity shall be scattered.

Word-by-Word Analysis

כִּ֤י

H3588

(by implication) very widely used as a relative conjunction or adverb (as below); often largely modified by other particles annexed

הִנֵּ֪ה

H2009

lo!

אֹיְבֶ֣יךָ

H341

For lo thine enemies

hating; an adversary

יְֽהוָ֗ה

H3068

O LORD

(the) self-existent or eternal; jeho-vah, jewish national name of god

כִּֽי

H3588

(by implication) very widely used as a relative conjunction or adverb (as below); often largely modified by other particles annexed

הִנֵּ֣ה

H2009

lo!

אֹיְבֶ֣יךָ

H341

For lo thine enemies

hating; an adversary

יֹאבֵ֑דוּ

shall perish

properly, to wander away, i.e., lose oneself; by implication to perish (causative, destroy)

יִ֝תְפָּרְד֗וּ

H6504

shall be scattered

to break through, i.e., spread or separate (oneself)

#10

כָּל

H3605

properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every (in the singular only, but often in a plural sense)

#11

פֹּ֥עֲלֵי

H6466

all the workers

to do or make (systematically and habitually), especially to practise

#12

אָֽוֶן׃

H205

of iniquity

strictly nothingness; also trouble, vanity, wickedness; specifically an idol

Analysis

The worship and praise theme here intersects with the broader canonical witness to God's character and purposes. Biblical theology recognizes this as part of progressive revelation that finds its culmination in Christ. The phrase emphasizing divine sovereignty contributes to our systematic understanding of Christian doctrine and connects to the broader scriptural witness about God's consistent character and purposes.

Historical Context

The literary and historical milieu of ancient Near Eastern poetry and hymnic literature for worship shapes this text's meaning. Israel's liturgical traditions developed through centuries of temple worship and personal devotion Understanding a worldview centered on covenant relationship between God and His people helps modern readers appreciate why the author emphasizes divine sovereignty in this particular way.

Questions for Reflection

What practical applications emerge from understanding worship and praise as presented in this verse, particularly in light of contemporary challenges facing the church and individual believers?
How does the worship and praise theme in this verse connect to the overarching narrative of Scripture, and what does this reveal about God's character and purposes?
How does this verse's literary context within Psalms chapter 92 illuminate its theological significance, and what does this teach us about biblical interpretation?