Psalm 94:3

A Prayer For Retribution Against Oppressors

² Rise up, Judge of the earth;
repay the proud what they deserve.
³ Lord, how long will the wicked—
how long will the wicked gloat? ⁴ They pour out arrogant words;
all the evildoers boast.

How Long

Jehovah

Job 20:5

the joy of the wicked has been brief
and the happiness of the godless has lasted only a moment?

Revelation 6:10

They cried out with a loud voice: “Lord, the One who is holy and true, how long until You judge and avenge our blood from those who live on the earth?”

Esther 5:11-12

Then Haman described for them his glorious wealth and his many sons. He told them all how the king had honored him and promoted him in rank over the other officials and the royal staff.

Esther 6:6-10

Haman entered, and the king asked him, “What should be done for the man the king wants to honor?”

Haman thought to himself, “Who is it the king would want to honor more than me?”

Esther 7:6

Esther answered, “The adversary and enemy is this evil Haman.”

Haman stood terrified before the king and queen.

Esther 7:10

They hanged Haman on the gallows he had prepared for Mordecai. Then the king’s anger subsided.

Psalm 43:2

For You are the God of my refuge.
Why have You rejected me?
Why must I go about in sorrow
because of the enemy’s oppression?

Psalm 73:8

They mock, and they speak maliciously;
they arrogantly threaten oppression.

Psalm 74:9-10

There are no signs for us to see.
There is no longer a prophet.
And none of us knows how long this will last.

Psalm 79:5

How long, Yahweh? Will You be angry forever?
Will Your jealousy keep burning like fire?

Psalm 80:4

Lord God of Hosts,
how long will You be angry
with Your people’s prayers?

Psalm 89:46

How long, Lord? Will You hide Yourself forever?
Will Your anger keep burning like fire?

Jeremiah 12:1-2

You will be righteous, Lord,
even if I bring a case against You.
Yet, I wish to contend with You:
Why does the way of the wicked prosper?
Why do all the treacherous live at ease?

Jeremiah 47:6

Oh, sword of the Lord!
How long will you be restless?
Go back to your sheath;
be still; be silent!

Acts 12:22-23

The assembled people began to shout, “It’s the voice of a god and not of a man!”