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href="/bsb/psalms/94.htm" class="clickchap" style="color:#001320" title="Click any translation name for full chapter">  (Click for Chapter)</a></div><div id="par"><span class="versiontext"><a href="/niv/psalms/94.htm">New International Version</a></span><br />Blessed is the one you discipline, LORD, the one you teach from your law;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/psalms/94.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />Joyful are those you discipline, LORD, those you teach with your instructions.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/psalms/94.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />Blessed is the man whom you discipline, O LORD, and whom you teach out of your law,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/psalms/94.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />Blessed is the man You discipline, O LORD, and teach from Your law,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/psalms/94.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />Blessed <i>is</i> the man whom thou chastenest, O LORD, and teachest him out of thy law;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/psalms/94.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />Blessed <i>is</i> the man whom You instruct, O LORD, And teach out of Your law,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/psalms/94.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />Blessed is the man whom You discipline, LORD, And whom You teach from Your Law,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/psalms/94.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />Blessed is the man whom You chasten, O LORD, And whom You teach out of Your law;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/psalms/94.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />Blessed is the man whom Thou dost chasten, O LORD, And dost teach out of Thy law;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/psalms/94.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />Blessed is the man whom You discipline, O Yah, And whom You teach out of Your law;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/psalms/94.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />Blessed [with wisdom and prosperity] is the man whom You discipline <i>and</i> instruct, O LORD, And whom You teach from Your law,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/psalms/94.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />LORD, how happy is anyone you discipline and teach from your law<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/psalms/94.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br /> LORD, happy is the man You discipline and teach from Your law <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/psalms/94.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />Blessed is the man whom thou chastenest, O Jehovah, And teachest out of thy law;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/psalms/94.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />Our LORD, you bless everyone that you instruct and teach by using your Law. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/psalms/94.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />Blessed is the man whom thou chastenest, O LORD, and teachest out of thy law;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/psalms/94.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />O LORD, blessed is the person whom you discipline and instruct from your teachings.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/psalms/94.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />LORD, how happy are those you instruct, the ones to whom you teach your law! <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/psalms/94.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />How blessed is the man whom you instruct, LORD, whom you teach from your Law,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/psalms/94.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />Blessed is the man You discipline, O LORD, and teach from Your law,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/psalms/94.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />How blessed is the one whom you instruct, O LORD, the one whom you teach from your law, <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/psalms/94.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />Blessed is the man whom you discipline, LORD, and teach out of your Law;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/psalms/94.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />Blessed is the man whom thou chastenest, O LORD, and teachest him out of thy law;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/psalms/94.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />Blessed is the man whom you discipline, Yah, and teach out of your law, <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/psalms/94.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />O the blessedness of the man "" Whom You instruct, O YAH, "" And teach him out of Your law,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/psalms/94.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> O the happiness of the man Whom Thou instructest, O Jah, And out of Thy law teachest him,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/psalms/94.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />Happy the man whom thou shalt chastise, O Jah: and thou wilt teach him from thy laws.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/psalms/94.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />Blessed is the man whom thou shalt instruct, O Lord: and shalt teach him out of thy law. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/psalms/94.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br /><V 93:12>Blessed is the man whom you will instruct, O Lord. And you will teach him from your law.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/psalms/94.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />Blessed the one whom you guide, LORD, whom you teach by your instruction, <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/psalms/94.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />Happy are those whom you discipline, O LORD, and whom you teach out of your law,<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/psalms/94.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />Blessed is the man whom thou dost chasten, O LORD, and teachest out of thy law;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/psalms/94.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />Blessed is the son of man whom you will chasten, LORD JEHOVAH, and you will teach him from your Law!<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/psalms/94.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />Happy is the man whom Thou instructest, O LORD, And teachest out of Thy law;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/psalms/94.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />Blessed is the man whomsoever thou shalt chasten, O Lord, and shalt teach him out of thy law;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/psalms/94-12.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=11845" 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">11</span>The LORD knows the thoughts of man, that they are futile. <span class="reftext">12</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/835.htm" title="835: ’aš·rê (Interjection) -- Happiness, blessedness. From 'ashar; happiness; only in masculine plural construction as interjection, how happy!">Blessed</a> <a href="/hebrew/1397.htm" title="1397: hag·ge·ḇer (Art:: N-ms) -- Man. From gabar; properly, a valiant man or warrior; generally, a person simply.">is the man</a> <a href="/hebrew/834.htm" title="834: ’ă·šer- (Pro-r) -- Who, which, that. A primitive relative pronoun; who, which, what, that; also when, where, how, because, in order that, etc."></a> <a href="/hebrew/3256.htm" title="3256: tə·yas·sə·ren·nū (V-Piel-Imperf-2ms:: 3mse) -- To discipline, chasten, admonish. A primitive root; to chastise, literally or figuratively; hence, to instruct.">You discipline,</a> <a href="/hebrew/3050.htm" title="3050: yāh (N-proper-ms) -- The name of the God of Israel. Contraction for Yhovah, and meaning the same; Jah, the sacred name.">O LORD,</a> <a href="/hebrew/3925.htm" title="3925: ṯə·lam·mə·ḏen·nū (V-Piel-Imperf-2ms:: 3mse) -- A primitive root; properly, to goad, i.e. to teach:(un-) accustomed, X diligently, expert, instruct, learn, skilful, teach(-er,ing).">and teach</a> <a href="/hebrew/8451.htm" title="8451: ū·mit·tō·w·rā·ṯə·ḵā (Conj-w, Prep-m:: N-fsc:: 2ms) -- Direction, instruction, law. Or torah; from yarah; a precept or statute, especially the Decalogue or Pentateuch.">from Your law,</a> </span><span class="reftext">13</span>to grant him relief from days of trouble, until a pit is dug for the wicked.…<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="/hebrews/12-5.htm">Hebrews 12:5-11</a></span><br />And you have forgotten the exhortation that addresses you as sons: “My son, do not take lightly the discipline of the Lord, and do not lose heart when He rebukes you. / For the Lord disciplines the one He loves, and He chastises every son He receives.” / Endure suffering as discipline; God is treating you as sons. For what son is not disciplined by his father? ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/3-11.htm">Proverbs 3:11-12</a></span><br />My son, do not reject the discipline of the LORD, and do not loathe His rebuke; / for the LORD disciplines the one He loves, as does a father the son in whom he delights.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/james/1-12.htm">James 1:12</a></span><br />Blessed is the man who perseveres under trial, because when he has stood the test, he will receive the crown of life that God has promised to those who love Him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/job/5-17.htm">Job 5:17</a></span><br />Blessed indeed is the man whom God corrects; so do not despise the discipline of the Almighty.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/revelation/3-19.htm">Revelation 3:19</a></span><br />Those I love I rebuke and discipline. Therefore be earnest and repent.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_corinthians/11-32.htm">1 Corinthians 11:32</a></span><br />But when we are judged by the Lord, we are being disciplined so that we will not be condemned with the world.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/deuteronomy/8-5.htm">Deuteronomy 8:5</a></span><br />So know in your heart that just as a man disciplines his son, so the LORD your God disciplines you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_corinthians/1-3.htm">2 Corinthians 1:3-4</a></span><br />Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of compassion and the God of all comfort, / who comforts us in all our troubles, so that we can comfort those in any trouble with the comfort we ourselves have received from God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_peter/4-12.htm">1 Peter 4:12-13</a></span><br />Beloved, do not be surprised at the fiery trial that has come upon you, as though something strange were happening to you. / But rejoice that you share in the sufferings of Christ, so that you may be overjoyed at the revelation of His glory.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/romans/5-3.htm">Romans 5:3-5</a></span><br />Not only that, but we also rejoice in our sufferings, because we know that suffering produces perseverance; / perseverance, character; and character, hope. / And hope does not disappoint us, because God has poured out His love into our hearts through the Holy Spirit, whom He has given us.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_timothy/3-16.htm">2 Timothy 3:16-17</a></span><br />All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for instruction, for conviction, for correction, and for training in righteousness, / so that the man of God may be complete, fully equipped for every good work.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/119-71.htm">Psalm 119:71</a></span><br />It was good for me to be afflicted, that I might learn Your statutes.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/119-67.htm">Psalm 119:67</a></span><br />Before I was afflicted, I went astray; but now I keep Your word.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/lamentations/3-27.htm">Lamentations 3:27-28</a></span><br />It is good for a man to bear the yoke while he is still young. / Let him sit alone in silence, for the LORD has laid it upon him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/48-10.htm">Isaiah 48:10</a></span><br />See, I have refined you, but not as silver; I have tested you in the furnace of affliction.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">Blessed is the man whom you chasten, O LORD, and teach him out of your law;</p><p class="hdg">blessed</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/119-67.htm">Psalm 119:67,71</a></b></br> Before I was afflicted I went astray: but now have I kept thy word… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/job/5-17.htm">Job 5:17</a></b></br> Behold, happy <i>is</i> the man whom God correcteth: therefore despise not thou the chastening of the Almighty:</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/proverbs/3-11.htm">Proverbs 3:11</a></b></br> My son, despise not the chastening of the LORD; neither be weary of his correction:</p><p class="hdg">teachest</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/job/33-16.htm">Job 33:16-25</a></b></br> Then he openeth the ears of men, and sealeth their instruction, … </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/micah/6-9.htm">Micah 6:9</a></b></br> The LORD'S voice crieth unto the city, and <i>the man of</i> wisdom shall see thy name: hear ye the rod, and who hath appointed it.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/revelation/3-19.htm">Revelation 3:19</a></b></br> As many as I love, I rebuke and chasten: be zealous therefore, and repent.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/psalms/89-52.htm">Blessed</a> <a href="/psalms/39-11.htm">Chasten</a> <a href="/psalms/50-17.htm">Discipline</a> <a href="/psalms/78-72.htm">Guided</a> <a href="/psalms/89-15.htm">Happiness</a> <a href="/psalms/91-1.htm">Happy</a> <a href="/psalms/94-7.htm">Jah</a> <a href="/psalms/89-30.htm">Law</a> <a href="/psalms/90-12.htm">Teach</a> <a href="/1_kings/8-36.htm">Teachest</a> <a href="/psalms/94-10.htm">Teaching</a> <a href="/psalms/94-7.htm">Yah</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/psalms/106-3.htm">Blessed</a> <a href="/proverbs/19-18.htm">Chasten</a> <a href="/psalms/105-22.htm">Discipline</a> <a href="/psalms/106-13.htm">Guided</a> <a href="/psalms/112-1.htm">Happiness</a> <a href="/psalms/106-3.htm">Happy</a> <a href="/psalms/102-18.htm">Jah</a> <a href="/psalms/94-20.htm">Law</a> <a href="/psalms/105-22.htm">Teach</a> <a href="/psalms/119-171.htm">Teachest</a> <a href="/psalms/104-19.htm">Teaching</a> <a href="/psalms/102-18.htm">Yah</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'; 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In this context, it suggests that divine discipline is a sign of God's love and care. <a href="/hebrews/12-6.htm">Hebrews 12:6</a> echoes this sentiment, stating that the Lord disciplines those He loves. Discipline from God is not punitive but corrective, aimed at guiding believers towards righteousness. The idea of divine discipline can be seen throughout the Old Testament, where God corrects His people to bring them back to His ways, such as in the stories of the Israelites in the wilderness. The use of "O LORD" emphasizes the covenant relationship between God and His people, highlighting His authority and personal involvement in their lives.<p><b>and teach from Your law</b><br>The "law" here refers to the Torah, the first five books of the Old Testament, which contain God's instructions and commandments. Teaching from the law implies a process of learning and internalizing God's will. <a href="/psalms/119-105.htm">Psalm 119:105</a> describes God's word as a lamp to one's feet and a light to one's path, indicating that the law provides guidance and wisdom. In the cultural context of ancient Israel, the law was central to daily life and religious practice, serving as a foundation for moral and ethical behavior. This phrase underscores the importance of Scripture in understanding God's character and intentions, and it points to the transformative power of God's word in the life of a believer. The teaching aspect also foreshadows the role of Jesus Christ as the ultimate teacher and fulfillment of the law, as seen in the New Testament.<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 expressing a deep understanding of God's justice and discipline.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_lord.htm">The LORD (Yahweh)</a></b><br>The covenant name of God, emphasizing His eternal and unchanging nature, as well as His role as the divine lawgiver and disciplinarian.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_disciplined_man.htm">The Disciplined Man</a></b><br>Represents the faithful believer who receives correction and instruction from God, leading to spiritual growth and blessing.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/u/understanding_divine_discipline.htm">Understanding Divine Discipline</a></b><br>Recognize that God's discipline is an expression of His love and commitment to our spiritual growth. It is not punitive but corrective, aiming to align us with His will.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_role_of_god's_law.htm">The Role of God's Law</a></b><br>God's law serves as a guide and teacher. Embrace the teachings of Scripture as a source of wisdom and instruction, leading to a blessed life.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/r/responding_to_correction.htm">Responding to Correction</a></b><br>Cultivate a heart that is open to correction and instruction. View challenges and corrections as opportunities for growth and deeper reliance on God.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/b/blessings_of_discipline.htm">Blessings of Discipline</a></b><br>Understand that those who accept God's discipline are blessed. This blessing is not always material but often manifests as spiritual maturity, peace, and a closer relationship with God.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/l/living_in_obedience.htm">Living in Obedience</a></b><br>Strive to live in obedience to God's law, knowing that it is through obedience that we experience the fullness of His blessings and guidance.<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_god_forsake_yet_protect.htm">How does God’s apparent forsaking of His inheritance (Jeremiah 12:7) fit with the Bible’s broader claim of His unwavering protection? </a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_can_we_'bless_the_lord'.htm">How does Psalm 134's call to 'bless the Lord' fit with passages like Genesis 12:2, where only God imparts blessing?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_do_we_reconcile_prosperity_paradox.htm">Psalm 73:3 says the wicked prosper, yet other passages (e.g., Psalm 1:3) promise prosperity for the righteous--how do we reconcile this contradiction?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_reconcile_god's_deeds_with_israel's_woes.htm">Isaiah 12:5: How do we reconcile the emphasis on 'excellent things' done by God with the historical records of suffering and defeat experienced by the Israelites?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/psalms/94.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(12, 13) <span class= "bld">Blessed.</span>--A far higher note than one of mere complaint, or even of trust in God, is struck here. The beatitude of suffering could not be made altogether plain in the Old Testament, though in Job the spirit of it is nearly reached. Here the poet sees thus far, that he who is the victim of misfortunes may be congratulated if he may stand aside and calmly watch the course of Divine Providence involving evil men in punishment. What he has himself endured has chastened him, and <span class= "ital">caused him to be quiet from the evil days</span>--<span class= "ital">i.e., </span>has calmed him in viewing evil circumstances. It would, however, but for the next clause, be more natural to understand, "shall deliver him from evil days."<p><span class= "bld">Pit.</span>--Comp. <a href="/psalms/9-15.htm" title="The heathen are sunk down in the pit that they made: in the net which they hid is their own foot taken.">Psalm 9:15</a>.<p><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/psalms/94.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verses 12-19.</span> - <span class="accented">The blessedness of the righteous</span>. The psalmist proceeds to console and comfort himself by considering in how many ways the righteous man is blessed. <p><span class="Text_Heading">1.</span> God chastises him. <p><span class="Text_Heading">2.</span> God teaches him. <p><span class="Text_Heading">3.</span> God gives him a time of rest. . . . <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/psalms/94-12.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">Blessed</span><br /><span class="heb">אַשְׁרֵ֤י ׀</span> <span class="translit">(’aš·rê)</span><br /><span class="parse">Interjection<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_835.htm">Strong's 835: </a> </span><span class="str2">Happiness, interjection, how happy!</span><br /><br /><span class="word">[is] the man</span><br /><span class="heb">הַגֶּ֣בֶר</span> <span class="translit">(hag·ge·ḇer)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article | Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1397.htm">Strong's 1397: </a> </span><span class="str2">A valiant man, warrior, a person simply</span><br /><br /><span class="word">You discipline,</span><br /><span class="heb">תְּיַסְּרֶ֣נּוּ</span> <span class="translit">(tə·yas·sə·ren·nū)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Piel - Imperfect - second person masculine singular | third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3256.htm">Strong's 3256: </a> </span><span class="str2">To discipline, chasten, admonish</span><br /><br /><span class="word">O LORD,</span><br /><span class="heb">יָּ֑הּ</span> <span class="translit">(yāh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3050.htm">Strong's 3050: </a> </span><span class="str2">LORD -- the name of the God of Israel</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and teach</span><br /><span class="heb">תְלַמְּדֶֽנּוּ׃</span> <span class="translit">(ṯə·lam·mə·ḏen·nū)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Piel - Imperfect - second person masculine singular | third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3925.htm">Strong's 3925: </a> </span><span class="str2">To exercise in, learn</span><br /><br /><span class="word">from Your law,</span><br /><span class="heb">וּֽמִתּוֹרָתְךָ֥</span> <span class="translit">(ū·mit·tō·w·rā·ṯə·ḵā)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw, Preposition-m | Noun - feminine singular construct | second person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_8451.htm">Strong's 8451: </a> </span><span class="str2">Direction, instruction, law</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/psalms/94-12.htm">Psalm 94:12 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/psalms/94-12.htm">Psalm 94:12 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/psalms/94-12.htm">Psalm 94:12 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/psalms/94-12.htm">Psalm 94:12 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/psalms/94-12.htm">Psalm 94:12 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/psalms/94-12.htm">Psalm 94:12 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/psalms/94-12.htm">Psalm 94:12 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/psalms/94-12.htm">Psalm 94:12 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/psalms/94-12.htm">Psalm 94:12 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/psalms/94-12.htm">Psalm 94:12 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/psalms/94-12.htm">OT Poetry: Psalm 94:12 Blessed is the man whom you discipline (Psalm Ps Psa.) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/psalms/94-11.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Psalm 94:11"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Psalm 94:11" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/psalms/94-13.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Psalm 94:13"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Psalm 94:13" /></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>