Psalm 94:16
New International Version
Who will rise up for me against the wicked? Who will take a stand for me against evildoers?

New Living Translation
Who will protect me from the wicked? Who will stand up for me against evildoers?

English Standard Version
Who rises up for me against the wicked? Who stands up for me against evildoers?

Berean Standard Bible
Who will rise up for me against the wicked? Who will stand for me against the workers of iniquity?

King James Bible
Who will rise up for me against the evildoers? or who will stand up for me against the workers of iniquity?

New King James Version
Who will rise up for me against the evildoers? Who will stand up for me against the workers of iniquity?

New American Standard Bible
Who will stand up for me against evildoers? Who will take his stand for me against those who do injustice?

NASB 1995
Who will stand up for me against evildoers? Who will take his stand for me against those who do wickedness?

NASB 1977
Who will stand up for me against evildoers? Who will take his stand for me against those who do wickedness?

Legacy Standard Bible
Who will arise for me against evildoers? Who will take his stand for me against workers of iniquity?

Amplified Bible
Who will stand up for me against the evildoers? Who will take a stand for me against those who do wickedness?

Christian Standard Bible
Who stands up for me against the wicked? Who takes a stand for me against evildoers?

Holman Christian Standard Bible
Who stands up for me against the wicked? Who takes a stand for me against evildoers?

American Standard Version
Who will rise up for me against the evil-doers? Who will stand up for me against the workers of iniquity?

Contemporary English Version
Who will stand up for me against those cruel people?

English Revised Version
Who will rise up for me against the evil-doers? who will stand up for me against the workers of iniquity?

GOD'S WORD® Translation
Who will stand up for me against evildoers? Who will stand by my side against troublemakers?

Good News Translation
Who stood up for me against the wicked? Who took my side against the evildoers?

International Standard Version
Who will rise up for me against the wicked? Who will stand for me against those who practice iniquity?

Majority Standard Bible
Who will rise up for me against the wicked? Who will stand for me against the workers of iniquity?

NET Bible
Who will rise up to defend me against the wicked? Who will stand up for me against the evildoers?

New Heart English Bible
Who will rise up for me against the wicked? Who will stand up for me against the evildoers?

Webster's Bible Translation
Who will rise up for me against the evil-doers? or who will stand up for me against the workers of iniquity?

World English Bible
Who will rise up for me against the wicked? Who will stand up for me against the evildoers?
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
Who rises up for me with evildoers? Who stations himself for me with workers of iniquity?

Young's Literal Translation
Who riseth up for me with evil doers? Who stationeth himself for me with workers of iniquity?

Smith's Literal Translation
Who shall rise up for me against those doing evil? who shall stand for me against those working iniquity?
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
Who shall rise up for me against the evildoers? or who shall stand with me against the workers of iniquity?

Catholic Public Domain Version
Who will rise up with me against the malignant? Or who will stand with me against the workers of iniquity?

New American Bible
Who will rise up for me against the wicked? Who will stand up for me against evildoers?

New Revised Standard Version
Who rises up for me against the wicked? Who stands up for me against evildoers?
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
Who will rise up for me against the evildoers? or who will stand up against the workers of iniquity?

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
Who shall stand for me with the evil and who shall be ready for me with the evildoers?
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
Who will rise up for me against the evil-doers? Who will stand up for me against the workers of iniquity?

Brenton Septuagint Translation
Who will rise up for me against the transgressors? or who will stand up with me against the workers of iniquity?

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
The LORD Will Not Forget His People
15Surely judgment will again be righteous, and all the upright in heart will follow it. 16Who will rise up for me against the wicked? Who will stand for me against the workers of iniquity? 17Unless the LORD had been my helper, I would soon have dwelt in the abode of silence.…

Cross References
Isaiah 59:16
He saw that there was no man; He was amazed that there was no one to intercede. So His own arm brought salvation, and His own righteousness sustained Him.

Ezekiel 22:30
I searched for a man among them to repair the wall and stand in the gap before Me on behalf of the land, so that I should not destroy it. But I found no one.

Proverbs 24:11-12
Rescue those being led away to death, and restrain those stumbling toward the slaughter. / If you say, “Behold, we did not know about this,” does not He who weighs hearts consider it? Does not the One who guards your life know? Will He not repay a man according to his deeds?

Isaiah 63:5
I looked, but there was no one to help; I was appalled that no one assisted. So My arm brought Me salvation, and My own wrath upheld Me.

1 Samuel 2:9
He guards the steps of His faithful ones, but the wicked perish in darkness; for by his own strength shall no man prevail.

1 Kings 19:14
“I have been very zealous for the LORD, the God of Hosts,” he replied, “but the Israelites have forsaken Your covenant, torn down Your altars, and killed Your prophets with the sword. I am the only one left, and they are seeking my life as well.”

Nehemiah 4:14
After I had made an inspection, I stood up and said to the nobles, the officials, and the rest of the people, “Do not be afraid of them. Remember the Lord, who is great and awesome, and fight for your brothers, your sons and your daughters, your wives and your homes.”

Jeremiah 5:1
“Go up and down the streets of Jerusalem. Look now and take note; search her squares. If you can find a single person, anyone who acts justly, anyone who seeks the truth, then I will forgive the city.

Job 29:12-17
because I rescued the poor who cried out and the fatherless who had no helper. / The dying man blessed me, and I made the widow’s heart sing for joy. / I put on righteousness, and it clothed me; justice was my robe and my turban. ...

Micah 7:2
The godly man has perished from the earth; there is no one upright among men. They all lie in wait for blood; they hunt one another with a net.

Matthew 9:37-38
Then He said to His disciples, “The harvest is plentiful, but the workers are few. / Ask the Lord of the harvest, therefore, to send out workers into His harvest.”

Luke 18:7-8
Will not God bring about justice for His elect who cry out to Him day and night? Will He delay in helping them? / I tell you, He will promptly carry out justice on their behalf. Nevertheless, when the Son of Man comes, will He find faith on earth?”

Romans 8:31
What then shall we say in response to these things? If God is for us, who can be against us?

1 Corinthians 16:13
Be on the alert. Stand firm in the faith. Be men of courage. Be strong.

Ephesians 6:10-13
Finally, be strong in the Lord and in His mighty power. / Put on the full armor of God, so that you can make your stand against the devil’s schemes. / For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this world’s darkness, and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms. ...


Treasury of Scripture

Who will rise up for me against the evildoers? or who will stand up for me against the workers of iniquity?

rise up

Exodus 32:26-29
Then Moses stood in the gate of the camp, and said, Who is on the LORD'S side? let him come unto me. And all the sons of Levi gathered themselves together unto him…

Numbers 25:6-13
And, behold, one of the children of Israel came and brought unto his brethren a Midianitish woman in the sight of Moses, and in the sight of all the congregation of the children of Israel, who were weeping before the door of the tabernacle of the congregation…

Judges 5:23
Curse ye Meroz, said the angel of the LORD, curse ye bitterly the inhabitants thereof; because they came not to the help of the LORD, to the help of the LORD against the mighty.

stand up

Nehemiah 5:7
Then I consulted with myself, and I rebuked the nobles, and the rulers, and said unto them, Ye exact usury, every one of his brother. And I set a great assembly against them.

Jeremiah 26:16-19
Then said the princes and all the people unto the priests and to the prophets; This man is not worthy to die: for he hath spoken to us in the name of the LORD our God…

John 7:50,51
Nicodemus saith unto them, (he that came to Jesus by night, being one of them,) …

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Psalm 94
1. The prophet, calling for justice, complains of tyranny and impiety.
8. He teaches God's providence
12. He shows the blessedness of affliction
16. God is the defender of the afflicted.














Who will rise up for me against the wicked?
This phrase calls for a champion or advocate to confront those who are morally corrupt or evil. In the biblical context, the "wicked" often refers to those who oppose God's laws and oppress His people. The psalmist is seeking divine intervention or a human agent empowered by God to confront injustice. This echoes the cries of the prophets who called for righteousness and justice, such as in Isaiah 1:17, where the call is to "seek justice, correct oppression." The question implies a sense of urgency and desperation, highlighting the psalmist's reliance on God for deliverance. Historically, Israel faced numerous adversaries, both external and internal, who threatened their covenant relationship with God. This plea can also be seen as a foreshadowing of Christ, who ultimately rises against the forces of evil and sin.

Who will stand for me against the workers of iniquity?
The phrase "stand for me" suggests a need for support and defense, indicating that the psalmist feels vulnerable and in need of protection. "Workers of iniquity" refers to those who actively engage in sinful behavior, often with malicious intent. This is a common theme in the Psalms, where the righteous are often depicted as being under threat from the wicked. The call for someone to "stand" is reminiscent of the role of a judge or advocate, which in the New Testament is fulfilled by Jesus Christ, who stands as our intercessor (Hebrews 7:25). The imagery of standing also conveys steadfastness and courage, qualities that are essential in the face of moral and spiritual opposition. This plea for divine or divinely inspired intervention reflects the broader biblical narrative of God's justice prevailing over evil.

Persons / Places / Events
1. The Psalmist
The author of Psalm 94, traditionally attributed to David or another psalmist, who is calling out for divine justice and support against the wicked.

2. The Wicked
Those who commit acts of iniquity and oppose God's righteous ways, often oppressing the righteous.

3. God
The ultimate judge and protector, whom the psalmist seeks for deliverance and justice.

4. The Righteous
Those who align themselves with God's will and stand against evil, often facing persecution.

5. The Community of Believers
Implicitly addressed as those who are called to stand up against wickedness in solidarity with the psalmist.
Teaching Points
The Call to Action
Believers are called to actively stand against evil and injustice, not passively observe.

Dependence on God
While we are called to stand, our strength and victory come from God, who is the ultimate judge and protector.

Community Support
Standing against wickedness is often a communal effort, requiring the support and unity of the body of Christ.

Courage in Faith
It takes courage to stand against the tide of wickedness, but faith in God's justice empowers us.

Spiritual Warfare
Recognize that standing against wickedness is part of the spiritual battle that requires spiritual armor and prayer.(16) Rise up.--Stand up--i.e., as champion. (Comp. 2Samuel 23:11, of the exploit of Shammah, the son of Agee the Hararite; comp. Psalm 2:2.)

Verse 16. - Who will rise up for me against the evil doers? or, who will stand up for me against the workers of iniquity? But meanwhile, until this happy time come, what is the condition of the godly? Are they not left a prey to the evil doers, at their mercy, without a champion? The answer is given in the next verse.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
Who
מִֽי־ (mî-)
Interrogative
Strong's 4310: Who?, whoever, in oblique construction with prefix, suffix

will rise up
יָק֣וּם (yā·qūm)
Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 6965: To arise, stand up, stand

for me
לִ֭י (lî)
Preposition | first person common singular
Strong's Hebrew

against
עִם־ (‘im-)
Preposition
Strong's 5973: With, equally with

the wicked?
מְרֵעִ֑ים (mə·rê·‘îm)
Verb - Hifil - Participle - masculine plural
Strong's 7489: To spoil, to make, good for, nothing, bad

Who
מִֽי־ (mî-)
Interrogative
Strong's 4310: Who?, whoever, in oblique construction with prefix, suffix

will stand
יִתְיַצֵּ֥ב (yiṯ·yaṣ·ṣêḇ)
Verb - Hitpael - Imperfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 3320: To set or station oneself, take one's stand

for me
לִ֝י (lî)
Preposition | first person common singular
Strong's Hebrew

against
עִם־ (‘im-)
Preposition
Strong's 5973: With, equally with

the workers
פֹּ֥עֲלֵי (pō·‘ă·lê)
Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine plural construct
Strong's 6466: To do, make, to practise

of iniquity?
אָֽוֶן׃ (’ā·wen)
Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 205: Strictly nothingness, trouble, vanity, wickedness, an idol


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