Albert Barnes Commentary Psalms 94:2

Albert Barnes Commentary

Psalms 94:2

1798–1870
Presbyterian
Albert Barnes
Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes Commentary

Psalms 94:2

1798–1870
Presbyterian
SCRIPTURE

"Lift up thyself, thou judge of the earth: Render to the proud [their] desert." — Psalms 94:2 (ASV)

Lift up yourself - Be exalted or lifted up so as to be manifest in your 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.

You 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 recompense to the people who are confident in their own strength, and who are manifesting their pride in depriving others of their rights.