Psalms 94:23

Old Testament Poetry/Hymns ASV (1901)

What does Psalms 94:23 say?

The American Standard Version records this verse as: “And he hath brought upon them their own iniquity, And will cut them off in their own wickedness; Jehovah our God will cut them off. Psalm 95” Read the surrounding verses and the named sources below before drawing broader conclusions.

The verse

And he hath brought upon them their own iniquity, And will cut them off in their own wickedness; Jehovah our God will cut them off. Psalm 95
Psalms 94:23 — American Standard Version

Context — Psalms 94

American Standard Version (1901) — public domain. Click any verse for its study page.
23And he hath brought upon them their own iniquity, And will cut them off in their own wickedness; Jehovah our God will cut them off. Psalm 95

What do historical commentaries say?

John Gill's Exposition
John Gill (1697–1771) · Exposition of the Old and New Testament · 18th-century historical commentary
“And he shall bring upon them their own iniquity, etc.] The just punishment of it; or cause the mischief they designed to others to fall upon themselves; or make retaliation to them; that whereas they had drank the blood of the saints and martyrs of Jesus, blood should be given them to drink; or their own blood should be shed, (<661606>Revelation 16:6), the Jews f1353 say, that the Levites stood on their desks, and recited this passage, both at the precise time of the destruction of the first temple by Nebuchadnezzar, and of the second by the Romans: and shall cut them off in their own wickedness; in the midst of it, while slaying the witnesses, and triumphing over them, (<661807>Revelation…”
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Barnes' Notes
Albert Barnes (1798–1870) · Notes on the Whole Bible · 19th-century historical commentary
“And he shall bring upon them their own iniquity - The consequences of their sin. He shall punish them as they deserve. See the notes at Psalms 7:16. And shall cut them off in their own wickedness - As the result of their wickedness, and while they are engaged in perpetrating acts of sin. Yea, the Lord our God shall cut them off - Expressing, by the repetition of the sentiment, the utmost confidence that this would be so. This is in accordance with the prayer with which the psalm opens, and is expressive of entire faith that God will deal justly with the children of men. However the wicked may seem to prosper and to triumph, yet the day of vengeance is approaching, and all which they have…”
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Treasury of Scriptural Knowledge
R. A. Torrey and contributors · The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge · Cross-reference reference work
“And he: Psa 7:16, Psa 9:16, Psa 9:17, Psa 55:23, Psa 64:8; Est 7:10; Pro 1:31, Pro 2:22, Pro 5:22; Dan 7:24 cut them: Psa 12:3; Sa1 26:10, Sa1 26:11; Pro 14:32; Eze 18:24; Dan 9:26 Next: Psalms Chapter 95”
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