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You Will Be Humbled

Psalm 94 in the New World Translation delves into the theme of divine justice and serves as a poignant expression of the psalmist’s plea for assistance against the actions of the wicked. The psalmist contemplates the seeming impunity of evildoers while seeking solace in the belief that God (cited here as “Father-Mother God”), as the ultimate arbiter of justice, will rectify all wrongs. This psalm resonates with the assurance that despite the apparent triumph of the wicked, God intimately observes and comprehends their deeds, offering comfort to those who put their trust in His unwavering justice. O God of acts of vengeance, [ Father-Mother God ], O God of acts of vengeance, beam forth! Raise yourself up O Judge of the earth. Bring back a retribution upon the haughty ones. How long are the wicked, O [ Father-Mother God ], How long are the wicked themselves going to exult? They keep bubbling forth, they keep speaking unrestrained; All the practicers of what is hurtful keep bragging about