Psalms 94:2

“Lift up thyself, thou, O Judge of the earth, etc.] A title very proper to Christ, and which is given him by Abraham, (<011825>Genesis 18:25), who then appeared to him in an human form, and with whom he was conversing; he judges his own people on earth, all judgment being committed to him by the Father; he judges and chastises them, that they may not be condemned with the world; he judges and distinguishes between them and the world; he protects and defends them, he pleads their cause, and avenges them on their enemies: and for this purpose he is requested to “lift up” himself; being in the apprehension of his people as one laid down and asleep, quite negligent and careless of them; and…”

“Lift up thyself - Be exalted or lifted up so as to be manifest in thy true character. The idea is that God was, as it were, sitting at his ease, or as if he were indifferent to what was occurring in the world. See the notes at Psalms 3:7. Thou Judge of the earth - Ruler of the world; to whom it pertains to exercise judgment over all classes of people, and in all circumstances. The meaning here is, that as he was the Ruler of the whole earth, this matter came without doubt under his jurisdiction. It was a case for his interposition. Render a reward to the proud - A just recompence to the people who are confident in their own strength, and who are manifesting their pride in depriving others of…”

“94:2 Just as the Lord’s enemies rise up against him and his people (3:7; 93:3), he must arise and make retribution against the enemy (see 79:12; Isa 65:6).”

“Lift: Psa 7:6, Psa 68:1, Psa 74:22; Mic 5:9 thou: Psa 50:6; Gen 18:25; Joh 5:22, Joh 5:23; Co2 5:10 render: Psa 31:23; Job 40:11, Job 40:12; Isa 2:11, Isa 2:12, Isa 2:17, Isa 10:12, Isa 37:23, Isa 37:29, Isa 37:36-38; Jer 50:31, Jer 50:32; Dan 4:37, Dan 5:22-24; Pe1 5:5; Rev 18:6-8 Psalms 94:3”