Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Psalms 94:8 Cross-References
Explore 12 cross-references for Psalms 94:8 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Psalms chapter 94 verse 8 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“Understand, ye brutish among the people: and ye fools, when will ye be wise?”
Psalms 94:8 (KJV)
Commentary on Psalms 94:8
The address to 'brutish' (bo'arim—stupid, senseless like cattle) and 'fools' (kesilim—obstinate fools) among the people uses strong language to confront willful ignorance. The question 'when will ye be wise' (taskilu) implies that wisdom is both urgent and attainable—the issue isn't capacity but willingness. This verse distinguishes between intellectual limitations and moral obtuseness. The fool's problem isn't low IQ but stubborn rejection of truth. Proverbs repeatedly contrasts the wise who embrace correction with fools who persist in folly.
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Psalms 94:8
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“neither does a fool understand this:”
“disobedient”
“and leave their wealth to others.”
“that they understood this”
“There is none that understandeth”
“they will be broken off. The women will come and set them on fire”
“but he who hates reproof is stupid.”
“but they didn't speak aright: no man repents him of his wickedness”
“So foolish was I”
“But they are altogether brutish and foolish: the stock is a doctrine of vanities.”