Unjust
The righteous shall rejoice when he sees the vengeance; He shall wash his feet in the blood of the wicked, so that men will say, “Surely there is a reward for the righteous; Surely He is God who judges in the earth.” ~ Psalms 58:10-11
Yesterday I wrote about getting caught when I was guilty of doing something against the law. Today the passage is about the opposite of that. When injustice is done. When wrong is done to us without cause, it can feel confusing, painful and deeply unfair. Thankfully, I don’t have a lot of experience with this, but I do have some insight into it. There were times when I had people come against me but I have faced moments where others came against me—not because of anything I did wrong, but because they didn’t understand God’s blessings in my life.
There was a season in my life where I faced resistance from people who didn’t understand the blessings God was pouring into my life. I remember a time when I was promoted in a ministry position. To me, it was a moment of joy—God was opening doors and expanding my reach to help more people. However, there were some who felt that I didn’t deserve it, that somehow it wasn’t “fair” for me to receive such favor. There were whispers, doubts cast about my character, and I could feel their jealousy. I was hurt, but I knew deep in my heart that this was God’s hand at work. I hadn’t done anything to cause their reactions, and no matter what I said or did, I couldn’t change their hearts. In those moments, I had to trust that God saw the injustice and that He would handle it in His time.
It’s comforting to know that no matter what injustice we face, God sees it all. He knows the hearts and intentions of people, and He doesn’t turn a blind eye to wrongdoing. Sometimes it may seem like evil is prospering, or that people who live unjustly get ahead, but this passage assures us that justice will come. God is not indifferent to our pain or to the corruption in the world. He is a righteous judge who will, in His perfect time, bring about the vengeance and justice that is needed.
While it may feel strange to talk about rejoicing in vengeance, this verse isn’t about celebrating someone else’s downfall. It’s about rejoicing in God’s righteousness. When God brings justice, it brings peace to our hearts because we know that wrongs have been made right. The “washing of feet in the blood of the wicked” symbolizes the complete victory over evil and the total deliverance from the oppression of the unjust. As believers, we don’t need to take vengeance into our own hands because we trust that God will do what is right and fair in His perfect timing.
The closing verse is a promise that should fill us with hope: “Surely there is a reward for the righteous; surely He is God who judges in the earth.” If you have been walking faithfully with God, trusting Him even in the midst of unfair treatment, know this: there is a reward for you. God honors those who follow Him, even when it’s hard, even when others mock, mistreat, or misunderstand you. You don’t have to strive to prove yourself or justify your actions—God will reward your faithfulness.
If you’ve been wronged or mistreated, remember that God is both your protector and your defender. It may feel tempting to get even or to seek revenge, but Psalm 58 encourages us to trust that God’s justice is perfect. He will take care of the wickedness in His time, and when He does, it will be complete. Your role is to continue walking in righteousness, knowing that God sees your faithfulness and that your reward is sure.
Today I want to encourage you to thank God for being your righteous judge. In times when you feel mistreated, overlooked, or wronged, trust in His justice. Know that He sees every injustice, and He will bring about the right outcome in His perfect timing. Ask Him for the grace to continue walking in righteousness and leave vengeance in His hands. Remember His promise that there is a reward for those who remain faithful. Then rejoice in His righteousness, knowing that He is the God who judges the earth and defends those who follow Him.
Today’s scripture reading: Psalms 58
1 Do you indeed speak righteousness, you silent ones? Do you judge uprightly, you sons of men?
2 No, in heart you work wickedness; You weigh out the violence of your hands in the earth.
3 The wicked are estranged from the womb; They go astray as soon as they are born, speaking lies.
4 Their poison is like the poison of a serpent; They are like the deaf cobra that stops its ear,
5 Which will not heed the voice of charmers, charming ever so skillfully.
6 Break their teeth in their mouth, O God! Break out the fangs of the young lions, O Lord!
7 Let them flow away as waters which run continually; When he bends his bow, let his arrows be as if cut in pieces.
8 Let them be like a snail which melts away as it goes, like a stillborn child of a woman, that they may not see the sun.
9 Before your pots can feel the burning thorns, He shall take them away as with a whirlwind, as in His living and burning wrath.
10 The righteous shall rejoice when he sees the vengeance; He shall wash his feet in the blood of the wicked,
11 So that men will say, “Surely there is a reward for the righteous; Surely He is God who judges in the earth.”
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