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How long will the wicked be allowed to gloat?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/psalms/94.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />O LORD, how long shall the wicked, how long shall the wicked exult?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/psalms/94.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />How long will the wicked, O LORD, how long will the wicked exult?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/psalms/94.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />LORD, how long shall the wicked, how long shall the wicked triumph?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/psalms/94.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />LORD, how long will the wicked, How long will the wicked triumph?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/psalms/94.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />How long, LORD, shall the wicked— How long shall the wicked triumph?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/psalms/94.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />How long shall the wicked, O LORD, How long shall the wicked exult?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/psalms/94.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />How long shall the wicked, O LORD, How long shall the wicked exult?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/psalms/94.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />How long shall the wicked, O Yahweh, How long shall the wicked exult?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/psalms/94.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />O LORD, how long will the wicked, How long will the wicked rejoice in triumph?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/psalms/94.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />LORD, how long will the wicked — how long will the wicked celebrate?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/psalms/94.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br /> LORD, how long will the wicked— how long will the wicked gloat? <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/psalms/94.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />Jehovah, how long shall the wicked, How long shall the wicked triumph?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/psalms/94.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />How long will the wicked celebrate and be glad? <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/psalms/94.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />LORD, how long shall the wicked, how long shall the wicked triumph?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/psalms/94.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />How long, O LORD, will wicked people triumph? How long?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/psalms/94.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />How much longer will the wicked be glad? How much longer, LORD? <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/psalms/94.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />How long will the wicked, LORD, how long will the wicked continue to triumph?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/psalms/94.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />How long will the wicked, O LORD, how long will the wicked exult?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/psalms/94.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />O LORD, how long will the wicked, how long will the wicked celebrate? <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/psalms/94.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />LORD, how long will the wicked, how long will the wicked triumph?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/psalms/94.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />LORD, how long shall the wicked, how long shall the wicked triumph?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/psalms/94.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />Yahweh, how long will the wicked, how long will the wicked triumph? <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/psalms/94.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />Until when do the wicked, O YHWH—Until when do the wicked exult?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/psalms/94.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> Till when do the wicked, O Jehovah? Till when do the wicked exult?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/psalms/94.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />How long shall the unjust, O Jehovah, how long shall the unjust exult?<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/psalms/94.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />How long shall sinners, O Lord: how long shall sinners glory? <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/psalms/94.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br /><V 93:3>How long will sinners, O Lord, how long will sinners glory?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/psalms/94.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />How long, LORD, shall the wicked, how long shall the wicked glory? <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/psalms/94.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />O LORD, how long shall the wicked, how long shall the wicked exult?<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/psalms/94.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />LORD, how long shall the wicked, how long shall the wicked boast?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/psalms/94.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />How long are the wicked, LORD JEHOVAH? How long are the wicked boasting?<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/psalms/94.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />LORD, how long shall the wicked, How long shall the wicked exult?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/psalms/94.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />How long shall sinners, O Lord, how long shall sinners boast?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/psalms/94-3.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/nFaD2oDhKPc?start=11791" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/psalms/94.htm">The LORD Will Not Forget His People</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">2</span>Rise up, O Judge of the earth; render a reward to the proud. <span class="reftext">3</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/5704.htm" title="5704: ‘aḏ- (Prep) -- As far as, even to, up to, until, while. Properly, the same as ad; as far as, whether of space or time or degree.">How long</a> <a href="/hebrew/4970.htm" title="4970: mā·ṯay (Interrog) -- When?. From an unused root meaning to extend; properly, extent; but used only adverbially, when."></a> <a href="/hebrew/7563.htm" title="7563: rə·šā·‘îm (Adj-mp) -- Wicked, criminal. From rasha'; morally wrong; concretely, an bad person.">will the wicked,</a> <a href="/hebrew/3068.htm" title="3068: Yah·weh (N-proper-ms) -- The proper name of the God of Israel. From hayah; self-Existent or Eternal; Jehovah, Jewish national name of God.">O LORD,</a> <a href="/hebrew/5704.htm" title="5704: ‘aḏ- (Prep) -- As far as, even to, up to, until, while. Properly, the same as ad; as far as, whether of space or time or degree.">how long</a> <a href="/hebrew/4970.htm" title="4970: mā·ṯay (Interrog) -- When?. From an unused root meaning to extend; properly, extent; but used only adverbially, when."></a> <a href="/hebrew/7563.htm" title="7563: rə·šā·‘îm (Adj-mp) -- Wicked, criminal. From rasha'; morally wrong; concretely, an bad person.">will the wicked</a> <a href="/hebrew/5937.htm" title="5937: ya·‘ă·lō·zū (V-Qal-Imperf-3mp) -- To exult. A primitive root; to jump for joy, i.e. Exult.">exult?</a> </span><span class="reftext">4</span>They pour out arrogant words; all workers of iniquity boast.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/revelation/6-10.htm">Revelation 6:10</a></span><br />And they cried out in a loud voice, “How long, O Lord, holy and true, until You judge those who dwell upon the earth and avenge our blood?”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/habakkuk/1-2.htm">Habakkuk 1:2-4</a></span><br />How long, O LORD, must I call for help but You do not hear, or cry out to You, “Violence!” but You do not save? / Why do You make me see iniquity? Why do You tolerate wrongdoing? Destruction and violence are before me. Strife is ongoing, and conflict abounds. / Therefore the law is paralyzed, and justice never goes forth. For the wicked hem in the righteous, so that justice is perverted.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/malachi/3-15.htm">Malachi 3:15</a></span><br />So now we call the arrogant blessed. Not only do evildoers prosper, they even test God and escape.’”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/jeremiah/12-1.htm">Jeremiah 12:1</a></span><br />Righteous are You, O LORD, when I plead before You. Yet about Your judgments I wish to contend with You: Why does the way of the wicked prosper? Why do all the faithless live at ease?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/job/21-7.htm">Job 21:7-13</a></span><br />Why do the wicked live on, growing old and increasing in power? / Their descendants are established around them, and their offspring before their eyes. / Their homes are safe from fear; no rod of punishment from God is upon them. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/73-3.htm">Psalm 73:3-12</a></span><br />For I envied the arrogant when I saw the prosperity of the wicked. / They have no struggle in their death; their bodies are well-fed. / They are free of the burdens others carry; they are not afflicted like other men. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ecclesiastes/8-11.htm">Ecclesiastes 8:11</a></span><br />When the sentence for a crime is not speedily executed, the hearts of men become fully set on doing evil.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/10-1.htm">Isaiah 10:1-3</a></span><br />Woe to those who enact unjust statutes and issue oppressive decrees, / to deprive the poor of fair treatment and withhold justice from the oppressed of My people, to make widows their prey and orphans their plunder. / What will you do on the day of reckoning when devastation comes from afar? To whom will you flee for help? Where will you leave your wealth?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/18-7.htm">Luke 18:7-8</a></span><br />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?”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_peter/3-9.htm">2 Peter 3:9</a></span><br />The Lord is not slow in keeping His promise as some understand slowness, but is patient with you, not wanting anyone to perish but everyone to come to repentance.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/24-12.htm">Matthew 24:12-13</a></span><br />Because of the multiplication of wickedness, the love of most will grow cold. / But the one who perseveres to the end will be saved.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/james/5-7.htm">James 5:7-8</a></span><br />Be patient, then, brothers, until the Lord’s coming. See how the farmer awaits the precious fruit of the soil—how patient he is for the fall and spring rains. / You, too, be patient and strengthen your hearts, because the Lord’s coming is near.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/romans/2-4.htm">Romans 2:4-5</a></span><br />Or do you disregard the riches of His kindness, tolerance, and patience, not realizing that God’s kindness leads you to repentance? / But because of your hard and unrepentant heart, you are storing up wrath against yourself for the day of wrath, when God’s righteous judgment will be revealed.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_thessalonians/1-6.htm">2 Thessalonians 1:6-7</a></span><br />After all, it is only right for God to repay with affliction those who afflict you, / and to grant relief to you who are oppressed and to us as well. This will take place when the Lord Jesus is revealed from heaven with His mighty angels<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/37-1.htm">Psalm 37:1-2</a></span><br />Of David. Do not fret over those who do evil; do not envy those who do wrong. / For they wither quickly like grass and wilt like tender plants.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">LORD, how long shall the wicked, how long shall the wicked triumph?</p><p class="hdg">Lord</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/43-2.htm">Psalm 43:2</a></b></br> For thou <i>art</i> the God of my strength: why dost thou cast me off? why go I mourning because of the oppression of the enemy?</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/73-8.htm">Psalm 73:8</a></b></br> They are corrupt, and speak wickedly <i>concerning</i> oppression: they speak loftily.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/74-9.htm">Psalm 74:9,10</a></b></br> We see not our signs: <i>there is</i> no more any prophet: neither <i>is there</i> among us any that knoweth how long… </p><p class="hdg">the wicked</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/esther/5-11.htm">Esther 5:11,12</a></b></br> And Haman told them of the glory of his riches, and the multitude of his children, and all <i>the things</i> wherein the king had promoted him, and how he had advanced him above the princes and servants of the king… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/esther/6-6.htm">Esther 6:6-10</a></b></br> So Haman came in. And the king said unto him, What shall be done unto the man whom the king delighteth to honour? Now Haman thought in his heart, To whom would the king delight to do honour more than to myself? … </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/esther/7-6.htm">Esther 7:6,10</a></b></br> And Esther said, The adversary and enemy <i>is</i> this wicked Haman. Then Haman was afraid before the king and the queen… </p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/psalms/92-4.htm">Exult</a> <a href="/psalms/92-4.htm">Joy</a> <a href="/psalms/68-3.htm">Jubilant</a> <a href="/psalms/92-7.htm">Sinners</a> <a href="/psalms/92-4.htm">Triumph</a> <a href="/psalms/92-11.htm">Wicked</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/psalms/96-12.htm">Exult</a> <a href="/psalms/94-19.htm">Joy</a> <a href="/psalms/96-12.htm">Jubilant</a> <a href="/psalms/94-13.htm">Sinners</a> <a href="/psalms/106-47.htm">Triumph</a> <a href="/psalms/94-13.htm">Wicked</a><div class="vheading2">Psalm 94</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/94-1.htm">The prophet, calling for justice, complains of tyranny and impiety.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">8. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/94-8.htm">He teaches God's providence</a></span><br><span class="reftext">12. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/94-12.htm">He shows the blessedness of affliction</a></span><br><span class="reftext">16. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/94-16.htm">God is the defender of the afflicted.</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div><br /><br /> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> <br /><br /> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/psalms/94.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/psalms/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/psalms/94.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div><b>How long will the wicked, O LORD</b><br>This phrase reflects a common lament found throughout the Psalms and other biblical texts, where the righteous question the apparent prosperity and success of the wicked. It echoes the cries of the prophets, such as Habakkuk, who also questioned God's timing in dealing with injustice (<a href="/habakkuk/1-2.htm">Habakkuk 1:2-4</a>). The repetition of "how long" emphasizes the deep yearning for divine intervention and justice. This plea is rooted in the covenant relationship between God and His people, where God is expected to uphold justice and righteousness.<p><b>how long will the wicked exult?</b><br>The term "exult" suggests not just the success of the wicked but their arrogant celebration of it. This is a theme seen in other parts of Scripture, such as in the book of Job, where the prosperity of the wicked is a central issue (<a href="/job/21-7.htm">Job 21:7-15</a>). The cultural context of the ancient Near East often saw power and wealth as signs of divine favor, making the prosperity of the wicked particularly troubling for the faithful. This phrase also points forward to the eschatological hope found in the New Testament, where ultimate justice is promised through Christ's return (<a href="/2_thessalonians/1-6.htm">2 Thessalonians 1:6-10</a>). The longing for God's righteous judgment is a type of the final judgment, where Christ will fully establish His kingdom and eradicate wickedness.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_psalmist.htm">The Psalmist</a></b><br>The author of <a href="/bsb/psalms/94.htm">Psalm 94</a>, traditionally attributed to David or another psalmist, who is crying out to God in distress over the apparent triumph of the wicked.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_wicked.htm">The Wicked</a></b><br>Those who act in opposition to God's will, often characterized by their arrogance and unjust actions. They are the focus of the psalmist's lament.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_lord.htm">The LORD (Yahweh)</a></b><br>The covenant name of God, invoked by the psalmist as the ultimate judge and deliverer who is expected to act against the wicked.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_community_of_believers.htm">The Community of Believers</a></b><br>Implicitly present as the audience of the psalm, sharing in the psalmist's concern and seeking God's justice.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_context_of_injustice.htm">The Context of Injustice</a></b><br>The broader situation in which the psalmist finds himself, where injustice seems to prevail, prompting the cry for divine intervention.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/t/the_reality_of_injustice.htm">The Reality of Injustice</a></b><br>Recognize that the experience of seeing the wicked prosper is not new; it has been a concern for believers throughout history.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_cry_for_justice.htm">The Cry for Justice</a></b><br>Understand that it is appropriate to bring our concerns about injustice to God, trusting in His ultimate justice and timing.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/g/god's_sovereignty_and_timing.htm">God's Sovereignty and Timing</a></b><br>Trust in God's sovereignty, knowing that His timing is perfect, even when it seems delayed from our perspective.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_call_to_persevere.htm">The Call to Persevere</a></b><br>Be encouraged to persevere in faith and righteousness, even when surrounded by apparent injustice.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/h/hope_in_god's_righteous_judgment.htm">Hope in God's Righteous Judgment</a></b><br>Maintain hope in the promise of God's righteous judgment, which will ultimately prevail over wickedness.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_psalm_94.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Psalm 94</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_does_psalm_94_align_with_swift_judgment.htm">Psalm 94:3–4 depicts the wicked flourishing and boasting; how does this align with other biblical claims that God swiftly judges evil? </a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_does_god_allow_unjust_rulers.htm">Isaiah 10:1–4: Why would a just God allow oppressive rulers to continue writing unjust laws while still holding them accountable later? </a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/does_psalm_3_7_conflict_with_mercy_themes.htm">Does Psalm 3:7, which portrays God striking enemies, conflict with other biblical passages emphasizing mercy or nonviolence?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/can_god_observe_all_humans_at_once.htm">(Psalm 14:2) How can God observe all of humanity at once, and is there any scientific basis for such omniscience?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/psalms/94.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 3.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">Lord, how long shall the wicked, how long shall the wicked triumph?</span> "How long?" is the continual cry of the psalmists to God, as it is of the souls under the altar (<a href="/revelation/6-10.htm">Revelation 6:10</a>; comp. above, <a href="/psalms/6-3.htm">Psalm 6:3</a>; <a href="/psalms/13-1.htm">Psalm 13:1, 2</a>; <a href="/psalms/35-7.htm">Psalm 35:7</a>; <a href="/psalms/74-10.htm">Psalm 74:10</a>; <a href="/psalms/79-5.htm">Psalm 79:5</a>; <a href="/psalms/89-46.htm">Psalm 89:46</a>; <a href="/psalms/90-13.htm">Psalm 90:13</a>). It is a cry of weakness and impatience, but has an element of faith in it, on which God looks with favour. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/psalms/94-3.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div><span class="word">How long</span><br /><span class="heb">עַד־</span> <span class="translit">(‘aḏ-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5704.htm">Strong's 5704: </a> </span><span class="str2">As far as, even to, up to, until, while</span><br /><br /><span class="word">will the wicked,</span><br /><span class="heb">רְשָׁעִ֥ים ׀</span> <span class="translit">(rə·šā·‘îm)</span><br /><span class="parse">Adjective - masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7563.htm">Strong's 7563: </a> </span><span class="str2">Wrong, an, bad person</span><br /><br /><span class="word">O LORD,</span><br /><span class="heb">יְהוָ֑ה</span> <span class="translit">(Yah·weh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3068.htm">Strong's 3068: </a> </span><span class="str2">LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel</span><br /><br /><span class="word">how long</span><br /><span class="heb">עַד־</span> <span class="translit">(‘aḏ-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5704.htm">Strong's 5704: </a> </span><span class="str2">As far as, even to, up to, until, while</span><br /><br /><span class="word">will the wicked</span><br /><span class="heb">רְשָׁעִ֥ים</span> <span class="translit">(rə·šā·‘îm)</span><br /><span class="parse">Adjective - masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7563.htm">Strong's 7563: </a> </span><span class="str2">Wrong, an, bad person</span><br /><br /><span class="word">exult?</span><br /><span class="heb">יַעֲלֹֽזוּ׃</span> <span class="translit">(ya·‘ă·lō·zū)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5937.htm">Strong's 5937: </a> </span><span class="str2">To jump for, joy, exult</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/psalms/94-3.htm">Psalm 94:3 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/psalms/94-3.htm">Psalm 94:3 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/psalms/94-3.htm">Psalm 94:3 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/psalms/94-3.htm">Psalm 94:3 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/psalms/94-3.htm">Psalm 94:3 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/psalms/94-3.htm">Psalm 94:3 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/psalms/94-3.htm">Psalm 94:3 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/psalms/94-3.htm">Psalm 94:3 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/psalms/94-3.htm">Psalm 94:3 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/psalms/94-3.htm">Psalm 94:3 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/psalms/94-3.htm">OT Poetry: Psalm 94:3 Yahweh how long will the wicked how (Psalm Ps Psa.) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/psalms/94-2.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Psalm 94:2"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Psalm 94:2" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/psalms/94-4.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Psalm 94:4"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Psalm 94:4" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>