Psalms 92:9

Authorized King James Version

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

Original Language Analysis

כִּ֤י H3588
כִּ֤י
Strong's: H3588
Word #: 1 of 12
(by implication) very widely used as a relative conjunction or adverb (as below); often largely modified by other particles annexed
הִנֵּ֪ה H2009
הִנֵּ֪ה
Strong's: H2009
Word #: 2 of 12
lo!
אֹיְבֶ֣יךָ For lo thine enemies H341
אֹיְבֶ֣יךָ For lo thine enemies
Strong's: H341
Word #: 3 of 12
hating; an adversary
יְֽהוָ֗ה O LORD H3068
יְֽהוָ֗ה O LORD
Strong's: H3068
Word #: 4 of 12
(the) self-existent or eternal; jeho-vah, jewish national name of god
כִּֽי H3588
כִּֽי
Strong's: H3588
Word #: 5 of 12
(by implication) very widely used as a relative conjunction or adverb (as below); often largely modified by other particles annexed
הִנֵּ֣ה H2009
הִנֵּ֣ה
Strong's: H2009
Word #: 6 of 12
lo!
אֹיְבֶ֣יךָ For lo thine enemies H341
אֹיְבֶ֣יךָ For lo thine enemies
Strong's: H341
Word #: 7 of 12
hating; an adversary
יֹאבֵ֑דוּ shall perish H6
יֹאבֵ֑דוּ shall perish
Strong's: H6
Word #: 8 of 12
properly, to wander away, i.e., lose oneself; by implication to perish (causative, destroy)
יִ֝תְפָּרְד֗וּ shall be scattered H6504
יִ֝תְפָּרְד֗וּ shall be scattered
Strong's: H6504
Word #: 9 of 12
to break through, i.e., spread or separate (oneself)
כָּל H3605
כָּל
Strong's: H3605
Word #: 10 of 12
properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every (in the singular only, but often in a plural sense)
פֹּ֥עֲלֵי all the workers H6466
פֹּ֥עֲלֵי all the workers
Strong's: H6466
Word #: 11 of 12
to do or make (systematically and habitually), especially to practise
אָֽוֶן׃ of iniquity H205
אָֽוֶן׃ of iniquity
Strong's: H205
Word #: 12 of 12
strictly nothingness; also trouble, vanity, wickedness; specifically an idol

Analysis & Commentary

The vivid imagery of enemies perishing and being scattered employs military language to depict spiritual realities. 'Scattered' (puz) suggests complete disintegration and defeat. The certainty ('lo... shall perish') reflects confidence in divine justice. This verse demonstrates the doctrine of God's active judgment against evil—He is not passive but intervenes to destroy wickedness. All workers of iniquity (pa'al aven) face certain defeat despite temporary success.

Historical Context

Israel's history included numerous instances of God scattering their enemies (Egyptians at the Red Sea, Canaanite armies, etc.), providing concrete examples of this principle.

Questions for Reflection