Psalms 94:8-11
What is written? (ESV)
Understand, O dullest of the people! Fools, when will you be wise? He who planted the ear, does he not hear? He who formed the eye, does he not see? He who disciplines the nations, does he not rebuke? He who teaches man knowledge— the Lord—knows the thoughts of man, that they are but a breath.
What does it say?
The stupid should understand and the fools get wisdom! God created the ear and can of course hear Himself. He formed the eye and can see! He chastises and corrects nations. He is the source of knowledge for man, knowing his thoughts and that his thoughts are a breath.
What is its immediate context?
A psalm about the character of God and His dominion and authority.
How Psalms 94:8-11 is applied across Bible answers
How does one receive wisdom from God (James 1:5)?
God knows all, created all, and is the source of all [true] wisdom, but the "fool" must be at least wise enough to realize this fact.
Is God active among nations today?
The psalmist attests to God's "disciplining" of nations.
