8 You will only observe with your eyes and see the punishment of the wicked.
8 Only with thine eyes shalt thou behold and see the reward of the wicked.
8 You will only look with your eyes and see the recompense of the wicked.
8 You'll stand untouched, watch it all from a distance, watch the wicked turn into corpses.
8 Only with your eyes shall you look, And see the reward of the wicked.
8 Just open your eyes, and see how the wicked are punished.
Matthew Henry's Commentary on Psalm 91:8
Commentary on Psalm 91:1-8
(Read Psalm 91:1-8)
He that by faith chooses God for his protector, shall find all in him that he needs or can desire. And those who have found the comfort of making the Lord their refuge, cannot but desire that others may do so. The spiritual life is protected by Divine grace from the temptations of Satan, which are as the snares of the fowler, and from the contagion of sin, which is a noisome pestilence. Great security is promised to believers in the midst of danger. Wisdom shall keep them from being afraid without cause, and faith shall keep them from being unduly afraid. Whatever is done, our heavenly Father's will is done; and we have no reason to fear. God's people shall see, not only God's promises fulfilled, but his threatenings. Then let sinners come unto the Lord upon his mercy-seat, through the Redeemer's name; and encourage others to trust in him also.