3 figures
The righteous judge and defender of His people.
In Psalm 94, the LORD is called upon as the God of vengeance to rise up and judge the earth, particularly against the wicked who oppress His people. The psalmist appeals to God's justice and righteousness, affirming that He will not forsake His people and will bring about justice.
Oppressors and evildoers who challenge God's justice.
The wicked in Psalm 94 are those who oppress the righteous, boast in their evil deeds, and question God's awareness and justice. They are depicted as arrogant and unjust, but the psalmist assures that their end is destruction as God will rise to judge them.
The oppressed who seek God's justice and protection.
The righteous in this psalm are those who suffer under the oppression of the wicked. They are encouraged to trust in God's justice and are assured that God will not abandon them. The psalmist emphasizes that God is their refuge and will ultimately bring about their vindication.