The author of Psalm 94 is not known, yet the author shares with us that God will keep his people from the severe punishment that are awaiting the wicked. Since God is holy and just, we can be certain that the wicked will not prevail.
Psalm 94:12, 13 - "Blessed is the man you discipline, O LORD, the man you teach from your law; 13-you grant him relief from days of trouble, till a pit is dug for the wicked"
At times, God must discipline us to help us. This is similar to a loving parent's disciplining his or her child. The discipline is not very enjoyable to the child, but it is essential to teach him or her right from wrong. The Bible says that, "no discipline seems at the time, but painful. Later on, however, it produces a harvest of righteousness and peace for those who have been trained by it" (Hebrews 12:11). When you feel God's hand of correction, accept it as proof of his love. Realize that God is urging you to follow his paths instead of stubbornly going your own way.
Psalm 94 / New International Version
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O God who avenges, shine forth.
2 Rise up, O Judge of the earth;
pay back to the proud what they deserve.
3 How long will the wicked, O LORD,
how long will the wicked be jubilant?
4 They pour out arrogant words;
all the evildoers are full of boasting.
5 They crush your people, O Lord;
they oppress your inheritance.
6 They slay the widow and the alien;
they murder the fatherless.
7 They say, “The Lord does not see;
the God of Jacob pays no heed.”
8 Take heed, you senseless ones among the people;
you fools, when will you become wise?
9 Does he who implanted the ear not hear?
Does he who formed the eye not see?
10 Does he who disciplines nations not punish?
Does he who teaches man lack knowledge?
11 The Lord knows the thoughts of man;
he knows that they are futile.
12 Blessed is the man you discipline, O Lord,
the man you teach from your law;
13 you grant him relief from days of trouble,
till a pit is dug for the wicked.
14 For the Lord will not reject his people;
he will never forsake his inheritance.
15 Judgment will again be founded on righteousness,
and all the upright in heart will follow it.
16 Who will rise up for me against the wicked?
Who will take a stand for me against evildoers?
17 Unless the Lord had given me help,
I would soon have dwelt in the silence of death.
18 When I said, “My foot is slipping,”
your love, O Lord, supported me.
19 When anxiety was great within me,
your consolation brought joy to my soul..
20 Can a corrupt throne be allied with you—
one that brings on misery by its decrees?
21 They band together against the righteous
and condemn the innocent to death.
22 But the Lord has become my fortress,
and my God the rock in whom I take refuge.
23 He will repay them for their sins
and destroy them for their wickedness;
the Lord our God will destroy them.