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my ears have heard the rout of my wicked foes.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/psalms/92.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />My eyes have seen the downfall of my enemies; my ears have heard the defeat of my wicked opponents.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/psalms/92.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />My eyes have seen the downfall of my enemies; my ears have heard the doom of my evil assailants.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/psalms/92.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />My eyes see the downfall of my enemies; my ears hear the wailing of my wicked foes.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/psalms/92.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />Mine eye also shall see <i>my desire</i> on mine enemies, <i>and</i> mine ears shall hear <i>my desire</i> of the wicked that rise up against me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/psalms/92.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />My eye also has seen <i>my desire</i> on my enemies; My ears hear <i>my desire</i> on the wicked Who rise up against me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/psalms/92.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />And my eye has looked at my enemies, My ears hear of the evildoers who rise up against me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/psalms/92.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />And my eye has looked exultantly upon my foes, My ears hear of the evildoers who rise up against me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/psalms/92.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />And my eye has looked <i>exultantly</i> upon my foes, My ears hear of the evildoers who rise up against me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/psalms/92.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />And my eye has looked <i>exultantly</i> upon my foes, My ears hear of the evildoers who rise up against me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/psalms/92.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />My eye has looked on my foes; My ears hear of the evildoers who rise up against me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/psalms/92.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />My eyes look at my enemies; when evildoers rise against me, my ears hear them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/psalms/92.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />My eyes look down on my enemies; my ears hear evildoers when they attack me. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/psalms/92.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />Mine eye also hath seen my desire on mine enemies, Mine ears have heard my desire of the evil-doers that rise up against me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/psalms/92.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />My eyes have seen, and my ears have heard the doom and destruction of my evil enemies. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/psalms/92.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />Mine eye also hath seen my desire on mine enemies, mine ears have heard my desire of the evil-doers that rise up against me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/psalms/92.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />My eyes gloat over those who spy on me. My ears hear [the cries] of evildoers attacking me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/psalms/92.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />I have seen the defeat of my enemies and heard the cries of the wicked. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/psalms/92.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />My eyes gloated over those who lie in wait for me; when those of evil intent attack me, my ears will hear.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/psalms/92.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />My eyes see the downfall of my enemies; my ears hear the wailing of my wicked foes.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/psalms/92.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />I gloat in triumph over those who tried to ambush me; I hear the defeated cries of the evil foes who attacked me. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/psalms/92.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />My eye has also seen my enemies. My ears have heard of the wicked enemies who rise up against me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/psalms/92.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />My eye also shall see my desire on my enemies, and my ears shall hear my desire of the wicked that rise up against me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/psalms/92.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />My eye has also seen my enemies. My ears have heard of the wicked enemies who rise up against me. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/psalms/92.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />And my eye looks on my enemies, "" Of those rising up against me, "" The evildoers, my ears hear.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/psalms/92.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> And mine eye looketh on mine enemies, Of those rising up against me, The evil doers, do mine ears hear.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/psalms/92.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />And mine eye shall look upon mine enemies: in the risings up of the unjust against me, mine ears shall hear.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/psalms/92.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />My eye also hath looked down upon my enemies: and my ear shall hear of the downfall of the malignant that rise up against me. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/psalms/92.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br /><V 91:12>And my eye has looked down upon my enemies, and my ear will hear of the malignant rising up against me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/psalms/92.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />My eyes look with glee on my wicked enemies; my ears shall hear what happens to my wicked foes. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/psalms/92.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />My eyes have seen the downfall of my enemies; my ears have heard the doom of my evil assailants.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/psalms/92.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />Mine eyes also shall see my desire on mine enemies, and mine ears shall hear my desire against the wicked that rise up against me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/psalms/92.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />And my eyes see among my enemies, and among the evil who stand against me my ears will hear.<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/psalms/92.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />Mine eye also hath gazed on them that lie in wait for me, Mine ears have heard my desire of the evil-doers that rise up against me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/psalms/92.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />And mine eye has seen mine enemies, and mine ear shall hear the wicked that rise up against me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/psalms/92-11.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=11700" 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/92.htm">How Great Are Your Works</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">10</span>But You have exalted my horn like that of a wild ox; with fine oil I have been anointed. <span class="reftext">11</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/5869.htm" title="5869: ‘ê·nî (N-csc:: 1cs) -- An eye. Probably a primitive word; an eye; by analogy, a fountain.">My eyes</a> <a href="/hebrew/5027.htm" title="5027: wat·tab·bêṭ (Conj-w:: V-Hifil-ConsecImperf-3fs) -- To look. A primitive root; to scan, i.e. Look intently at; by implication, to regard with pleasure, favor or care.">see the downfall</a> <a href="/hebrew/7790.htm" title="7790: bə·šū·rāy (Prep-b:: N-mpc:: 1cs) -- Perhaps enemy. From Shiymown; a foe.">of my enemies;</a> <a href="/hebrew/241.htm" title="241: ’ā·zə·nāy (N-fdc:: 1cs) -- An ear. From 'azan; broadness. I.e. the ear.">my ears</a> <a href="/hebrew/8085.htm" title="8085: tiš·ma‘·nāh (V-Qal-Imperf-3fp) -- To hear. A primitive root; to hear intelligently.">hear</a> <a href="/hebrew/6965.htm" title="6965: baq·qā·mîm (Prep-b, Art:: V-Qal-Prtcpl-mp) -- To arise, stand up, stand. A primitive root; to rise.">the wailing</a> <a href="/hebrew/7489.htm" title="7489: mə·rê·‘îm (V-Hifil-Prtcpl-mp) -- A primitive root; properly, to spoil; figuratively, to make good for nothing, i.e. Bad.">of my wicked</a> <a href="/hebrew/5921.htm" title="5921: ‘ā·lay (Prep:: 1cs) -- Properly, the same as al used as a preposition; above, over, upon, or against in a great variety of applications.">foes.</a> </span><span class="reftext">12</span>The righteous will flourish like a palm tree, and grow like a cedar in Lebanon.…<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="/psalms/91-8.htm">Psalm 91:8</a></span><br />You will only see it with your eyes and witness the punishment of the wicked.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/37-34.htm">Psalm 37:34</a></span><br />Wait for the LORD and keep His way, and He will raise you up to inherit the land. When the wicked are cut off, you will see it.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/54-7.htm">Psalm 54:7</a></span><br />For He has delivered me from every trouble, and my eyes have looked in triumph on my foes.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/112-8.htm">Psalm 112:8</a></span><br />His heart is assured; he does not fear, until he looks in triumph on his foes.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/58-10.htm">Psalm 58:10</a></span><br />The righteous will rejoice when they see they are avenged; they will wash their feet in the blood of the wicked.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/37-36.htm">Psalm 37:36</a></span><br />yet he passed away and was no more; though I searched, he could not be found.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/59-10.htm">Psalm 59:10</a></span><br />My God of loving devotion will come to meet me; God will let me stare down my foes.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/27-6.htm">Psalm 27:6</a></span><br />Then my head will be held high above my enemies around me. At His tabernacle I will offer sacrifices with shouts of joy; I will sing and make music to the LORD.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/118-7.htm">Psalm 118:7</a></span><br />The LORD is on my side; He is my helper. Therefore I will look in triumph on those who hate me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/92-7.htm">Psalm 92:7</a></span><br />that though the wicked sprout like grass, and all evildoers flourish, they will be forever destroyed.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/29-16.htm">Proverbs 29:16</a></span><br />When the wicked thrive, rebellion increases; but the righteous will see their downfall.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/66-24.htm">Isaiah 66:24</a></span><br />“As they go forth, they will see the corpses of the men who have rebelled against Me; for their worm will never die, their fire will never be quenched, and they will be a horror to all mankind.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/malachi/4-3.htm">Malachi 4:3</a></span><br />Then you will trample the wicked, for they will be ashes under the soles of your feet on the day I am preparing,” says the LORD of Hosts.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/10-19.htm">Luke 10:19</a></span><br />Behold, I have given you authority to tread on snakes and scorpions, and over all the power of the enemy. Nothing will harm you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_thessalonians/1-6.htm">2 Thessalonians 1:6</a></span><br />After all, it is only right for God to repay with affliction those who afflict you,</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">My eye also shall see my desire on my enemies, and my ears shall hear my desire of the wicked that rise up against me.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/37-34.htm">Psalm 37:34</a></b></br> Wait on the LORD, and keep his way, and he shall exalt thee to inherit the land: when the wicked are cut off, thou shalt see <i>it</i>.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/54-7.htm">Psalm 54:7</a></b></br> For he hath delivered me out of all trouble: and mine eye hath seen <i>his desire</i> upon mine enemies.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/59-10.htm">Psalm 59:10</a></b></br> The God of my mercy shall prevent me: God shall let me see <i>my desire</i> upon mine enemies.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/psalms/89-42.htm">Adversaries</a> <a href="/psalms/44-5.htm">Assailants</a> <a href="/2_kings/13-19.htm">Defeat</a> <a href="/psalms/84-2.htm">Desire</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/32-35.htm">Doom</a> <a href="/psalms/49-5.htm">Downfall</a> <a href="/psalms/86-1.htm">Ears</a> <a href="/psalms/92-9.htm">Enemies</a> <a href="/psalms/92-9.htm">Evil</a> <a href="/psalms/92-9.htm">Evildoers</a> <a href="/psalms/91-8.htm">Evil-Doers</a> <a href="/psalms/88-9.htm">Eye</a> <a href="/psalms/91-8.htm">Eyes</a> <a href="/psalms/85-1.htm">Fate</a> <a href="/psalms/89-42.htm">Foes</a> <a href="/psalms/54-7.htm">Gazed</a> <a href="/psalms/92-9.htm">Haters</a> <a href="/psalms/86-6.htm">Hear</a> <a href="/psalms/81-5.htm">Heard</a> <a href="/psalms/89-35.htm">Lie</a> <a href="/psalms/88-11.htm">News</a> <a href="/psalms/89-9.htm">Rise</a> <a href="/psalms/76-9.htm">Rising</a> <a href="/psalms/91-15.htm">Trouble</a> <a href="/psalms/71-14.htm">Wait</a> <a href="/psalms/92-7.htm">Wicked</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/psalms/97-3.htm">Adversaries</a> <a href="/psalms/109-28.htm">Assailants</a> <a href="/isaiah/9-4.htm">Defeat</a> <a href="/psalms/103-5.htm">Desire</a> <a href="/jeremiah/4-18.htm">Doom</a> <a href="/proverbs/6-15.htm">Downfall</a> <a href="/psalms/94-9.htm">Ears</a> <a href="/psalms/97-3.htm">Enemies</a> <a href="/psalms/94-4.htm">Evil</a> <a href="/psalms/94-4.htm">Evildoers</a> <a href="/psalms/94-16.htm">Evil-Doers</a> <a href="/psalms/94-9.htm">Eye</a> <a href="/psalms/94-9.htm">Eyes</a> <a href="/psalms/126-1.htm">Fate</a> <a href="/psalms/97-3.htm">Foes</a> <a href="/psalms/102-19.htm">Gazed</a> <a href="/psalms/97-10.htm">Haters</a> <a href="/psalms/94-9.htm">Hear</a> <a href="/psalms/97-8.htm">Heard</a> <a href="/psalms/102-7.htm">Lie</a> <a href="/psalms/97-6.htm">News</a> <a href="/psalms/94-2.htm">Rise</a> <a href="/psalms/113-3.htm">Rising</a> <a href="/psalms/94-13.htm">Trouble</a> <a href="/psalms/104-27.htm">Wait</a> <a href="/psalms/94-3.htm">Wicked</a><div class="vheading2">Psalm 92</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/92-1.htm">The prophet exhorts to praise God</a></span><br><span class="reftext">4. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/92-4.htm">For his great works</a></span><br><span class="reftext">6. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/92-6.htm">For his judgments on the wicked</a></span><br><span class="reftext">10. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/92-10.htm">And for his goodness to the godly.</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 the biblical context, the psalmist expresses confidence in God's ability to bring about the defeat of those who oppose righteousness. The imagery of "seeing" suggests a personal witness to God's intervention. Historically, the Israelites often faced numerous enemies, and this assurance would have been a source of comfort. Theologically, this can be connected to the broader biblical narrative where God consistently delivers His people, as seen in the Exodus (<a href="/exodus/14-30.htm">Exodus 14:30-31</a>) and the conquest of Canaan (<a href="/joshua/21-44.htm">Joshua 21:44-45</a>). The phrase also foreshadows the ultimate victory over evil, as prophesied in <a href="/revelation/20-10.htm">Revelation 20:10</a>, where the final defeat of Satan and his forces is depicted.<p><b>my ears hear the wailing of my wicked foes.</b><br>The "wailing" of the wicked indicates their distress and the consequences of their actions. This auditory imagery complements the visual imagery of the previous phrase, emphasizing the completeness of the psalmist's experience of God's justice. In the cultural context of ancient Israel, hearing the lament of one's enemies would signify a reversal of fortunes, where those who once threatened are now subdued. This can be linked to the fate of the Egyptians during the Exodus, where their cries were heard as they faced God's judgment (<a href="/exodus/14-24.htm">Exodus 14:24-25</a>). Theologically, it underscores the principle that wickedness ultimately leads to downfall, as echoed in <a href="/proverbs/11-21.htm">Proverbs 11:21</a>. This phrase also points to the eschatological hope found in the New Testament, where the ultimate triumph of good over evil is assured (<a href="/philippians/2-10.htm">Philippians 2:10-11</a>).<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/p/psalmist.htm">Psalmist</a></b><br>The author of <a href="/bsb/psalms/92.htm">Psalm 92</a>, traditionally attributed to David, who expresses gratitude and praise to God for His works and justice.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/e/enemies.htm">Enemies</a></b><br>Those who oppose the psalmist, representing the wicked and those who stand against God's people.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/w/wicked_foes.htm">Wicked Foes</a></b><br>Individuals who act in opposition to God's will and righteousness, often causing harm or distress to the faithful.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/d/downfall.htm">Downfall</a></b><br>The defeat or destruction of the psalmist's enemies, symbolizing God's justice and protection over His people.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/w/wailing.htm">Wailing</a></b><br>The cries of distress from the wicked, indicating their recognition of defeat and the consequences of their actions.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/g/god's_justice_is_inevitable.htm">God's Justice is Inevitable</a></b><br>Trust that God will bring justice in His perfect timing. The downfall of the wicked is a testament to His righteousness.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/m/maintain_a_heart_of_compassion.htm">Maintain a Heart of Compassion</a></b><br>While witnessing the downfall of enemies, remember to pray for their repentance and transformation.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/r/rejoice_in_god's_protection.htm">Rejoice in God's Protection</a></b><br>Celebrate God's protection and deliverance in your life, recognizing His hand in overcoming adversities.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/f/focus_on_righteous_living.htm">Focus on Righteous Living</a></b><br>Instead of fixating on the downfall of others, strive to live a life that honors God and reflects His love.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/trust_in_god's_sovereignty.htm">Trust in God's Sovereignty</a></b><br>Even when facing opposition, trust that God is in control and will ultimately vindicate His people.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_psalm_92.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Psalm 92</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/does_psalm_92_9_conflict_with_grace.htm">Psalm 92:9 declares all God's enemies shall perish--does this conflict with other passages that suggest the wicked may receive grace or forgiveness?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_reconcile_psalm_41_11_with_defeat.htm">If Psalm 41:11 suggests triumph over enemies is evidence of God's favor, how can it be reconciled with godly individuals who appear to be defeated?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/does_psalm_21_11_conflict_with_defeats.htm">Psalm 21:11: Does the assertion that the king's enemies 'cannot succeed' conflict with biblical passages describing military defeats or setbacks for Israel's leaders?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_love_fleeting_worldly_desires.htm">Why love the world and its fleeting desires?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/psalms/92.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(11) <span class= "bld">Mine eye also.</span>--Better, <span class= "ital">And my eye looked upon </span>(was able to look without fear) <span class= "ital">my insidious foes, and for their rising against me as villains my ears listened </span>(without alarm).<p><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/psalms/92.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 11.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">Mine eye also shall see my desire on mine</span> enemies (comp. <a href="/psalms/54-7.htm">Psalm 54:7</a>; <a href="/psalms/59-10.htm">Psalm 59:10</a>). The "desire" is probably that expressed in <a href="/psalms/91-13.htm">Psalm 91:13</a>. <span class="cmt_word">And mine ears shall hear my desire of the wicked that rise up against me.</span> This is an unusual phrase, but sufficiently intelligible. Triumph over enemies is perceived both by the eye and by the ear. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/psalms/92-11.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">My eyes</span><br /><span class="heb">עֵינִ֗י</span> <span class="translit">(‘ê·nî)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - common singular construct | first person common singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5869.htm">Strong's 5869: </a> </span><span class="str2">An eye, a fountain</span><br /><br /><span class="word">see the downfall</span><br /><span class="heb">וַתַּבֵּ֥ט</span> <span class="translit">(wat·tab·bêṭ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Hifil - Consecutive imperfect - third person feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5027.htm">Strong's 5027: </a> </span><span class="str2">To scan, look intently at, to regard</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of my enemies;</span><br /><span class="heb">בְּשׁ֫וּרָ֥י</span> <span class="translit">(bə·šū·rāy)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-b | Noun - masculine plural construct | first person common singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7790.htm">Strong's 7790: </a> </span><span class="str2">Perhaps enemy</span><br /><br /><span class="word">when evildoers</span><br /><span class="heb">מְרֵעִ֗ים</span> <span class="translit">(mə·rê·‘îm)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Hifil - Participle - masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7489.htm">Strong's 7489: </a> </span><span class="str2">To spoil, to make, good for, nothing, bad</span><br /><br /><span class="word">attack</span><br /><span class="heb">בַּקָּמִ֖ים</span> <span class="translit">(baq·qā·mîm)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-b, Article | Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6965.htm">Strong's 6965: </a> </span><span class="str2">To arise, stand up, stand</span><br /><br /><span class="word">me,</span><br /><span class="heb">עָלַ֥י</span> <span class="translit">(‘ā·lay)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition | first person common singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5921.htm">Strong's 5921: </a> </span><span class="str2">Above, over, upon, against</span><br /><br /><span class="word">my ears</span><br /><span class="heb">אָזְנָֽי׃</span> <span class="translit">(’ā·zə·nāy)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - fdc | first person common singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_241.htm">Strong's 241: </a> </span><span class="str2">Broadness, the ear</span><br /><br /><span class="word">are open.</span><br /><span class="heb">תִּשְׁמַ֥עְנָה</span> <span class="translit">(tiš·ma‘·nāh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person feminine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_8085.htm">Strong's 8085: </a> </span><span class="str2">To hear intelligently</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/psalms/92-11.htm">Psalm 92:11 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/psalms/92-11.htm">Psalm 92:11 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/psalms/92-11.htm">Psalm 92:11 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/psalms/92-11.htm">Psalm 92:11 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/psalms/92-11.htm">Psalm 92:11 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/psalms/92-11.htm">Psalm 92:11 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/psalms/92-11.htm">Psalm 92:11 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/psalms/92-11.htm">Psalm 92:11 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/psalms/92-11.htm">Psalm 92:11 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/psalms/92-11.htm">Psalm 92:11 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/psalms/92-11.htm">OT Poetry: Psalm 92:11 My eye has also seen my enemies (Psalm Ps Psa.) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/psalms/92-10.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Psalm 92:10"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Psalm 92:10" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/psalms/92-12.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Psalm 92:12"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Psalm 92:12" /></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>