Psalm 9

Psalm 9 expresses the psalmist's gratitude and trust in God's unwavering justice. The psalmist praises God for His deliverance from enemies and calls on all people to acknowledge His glory and righteousness. The psalm recognizes that God's judgments are fair and that the wicked will ultimately receive their due punishment.

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20
verses
2
min

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Praising God for Justice

1 {To the chief Musician upon Muthlabben, A Psalm of David.} I will praise thee, O LORD, with my whole heart; I will shew forth all thy marvellous works.
2 I will be glad and rejoice in thee: I will sing praise to thy name, O thou most High.
3 When mine enemies are turned back, they shall fall and perish at thy presence.
4 For thou hast maintained my right and my cause; thou satest in the throne judging right.
5 Thou hast rebuked the heathen, thou hast destroyed the wicked, thou hast put out their name for ever and ever.
6 O thou enemy, destructions are come to a perpetual end: and thou hast destroyed cities; their memorial is perished with them.
7 But the LORD shall endure for ever: he hath prepared his throne for judgment.
8 And he shall judge the world in righteousness, he shall minister judgment to the people in uprightness.
9 The LORD also will be a refuge for the oppressed, a refuge in times of trouble.
10 And they that know thy name will put their trust in thee: for thou, LORD, hast not forsaken them that seek thee.
11 Sing praises to the LORD, which dwelleth in Zion: declare among the people his doings.
12 When he maketh inquisition for blood, he remembereth them: he forgetteth not the cry of the humble.
13 Have mercy upon me, O LORD; consider my trouble which I suffer of them that hate me, thou that liftest me up from the gates of death:
14 That I may shew forth all thy praise in the gates of the daughter of Zion: I will rejoice in thy salvation.
15 The heathen are sunk down in the pit that they made: in the net which they hid is their own foot taken.
16 The LORD is known by the judgment which he executeth: the wicked is snared in the work of his own hands. Higgaion. Selah.
17 The wicked shall be turned into hell, and all the nations that forget God.
18 For the needy shall not alway be forgotten: the expectation of the poor shall not perish for ever.
19 Arise, O LORD; let not man prevail: let the heathen be judged in thy sight.
20 Put them in fear, O LORD: that the nations may know themselves to be but men. Selah.

Commentary

Psalm 9 is a beautiful expression of faith in God's justice. It reminds us that no matter how powerful or cruel our enemies may seem, God is the ultimate judge and will ensure that justice is served. This psalm encourages us to trust in God's wisdom and sovereignty, even when we face difficult circumstances or injustice. It also reminds us to give thanks and praise to God for His protection and deliverance. Overall, Psalm 9 offers a powerful message of hope and assurance that God is with us and will never abandon us.

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Assuming a reader with an average reading speed of 300 WPM reads the Psalm, chapter 9 it would take approximately 2 minutes to finish.

There are 20 verses in Psalm, chapter 9.