Psalm 9 KJV
King James Version, Holy Bible
1 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.
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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.
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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.
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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 always be forgotten: the expectation of the poor shall not perish for ever.
Key Takeaways from This Psalm:
Psalm 9:10
Verse: וְיוֹדְעֵי שְׁמֶךָ יִבְטְחוּ-בָךְ
Transliteration: V’yod’ei sh’mekha yivtechu-vakh
English: “Those who know your name trust in you.”
Focus Word: יָדַע (Yada)
- Root: י-ד-ע (Yod-Dalet-Ayin)
- Meaning: “To know,” “to perceive,” “to experience personally.”
- Deeper Insight: Knowing God in Hebrew is relational and experiential, not just intellectual. Trust arises from living interaction with Him.
Biblical Scholars on This Chapter:
| Scholar (Institution & Dates) | Work | View on Psalm 9 |
|---|---|---|
| John Calvin (University of Paris / Orléans, 1509–1564) | Commentaries on the Psalms | Calvin interprets the Psalm as celebrating God’s justice and vindication of the righteous. |
| William Perkins (Christ’s College, Cambridge, 1558–1602) | Commentary on the Psalms | Perkins emphasizes God’s providence in judging the wicked and protecting the faithful. |
| Matthew Poole (University of Oxford, 1624–1679) | Synopsis Criticorum | Poole stresses thanksgiving and confidence in God’s sovereign control. |
| George Buchanan (University of St Andrews, 1506–1582) | Commentarii in Psalmos | Buchanan highlights the Psalm’s call to praise for God’s righteous judgments. |
| Thomas Manton (Christ’s College, Cambridge, 1620–1677) | Exposition of the Psalms | Manton sees the Psalm as teaching reliance on God’s justice amid oppression. |
| Scholar & Work | View |
|---|---|
| John Calvin – Commentary on the Psalms | Calvin sees the psalm as praise for God’s righteous judgments. The psalmist recounts deliverance from proud enemies. God proves Himself a refuge to the oppressed. |
| Matthew Henry – Exposition on the Psalms | Henry interprets the psalm as gratitude for divine intervention. God defends the humble and punishes the wicked. The psalm encourages trust in divine justice. |
| Albert Barnes – Notes on the Psalms | Barnes views the psalm as affirming God’s moral rule. The wicked perish by their own devices. God never forgets the cry of the afflicted. |
| Franz Delitzsch – Commentary on the Psalms | Delitzsch interprets the psalm as celebrating God’s throne of righteousness. Oppressors fall under divine judgment. The faithful find steadfast hope. |
| C. F. Keil – Keil & Delitzsch Commentary | Keil sees the psalm as a proclamation of God’s universal rule. Judgment exposes the fate of the wicked. The oppressed take courage in God’s justice. |
| J. J. Stewart Perowne – The Psalms | Perowne reads the psalm as recounting God’s vindication of the righteous. Evil collapses under divine judgment. God’s care for the afflicted is emphasized. |
| William Binnie – The Psalms | Binnie interprets the psalm as the triumph of righteousness through God’s intervention. Wicked nations fall under His hand. The godly rejoice in His justice. |
| Hermann Gunkel – Die Psalmen | Gunkel sees the psalm as reflecting confidence in divine judgment. The psalmist honors God for righteous rule. Trust grows from God’s past acts. |
| James G. Murphy – Commentary on the Psalms | Murphy sees the psalm as depicting God’s overthrow of arrogant foes. His justice is timely and complete. The oppressed are protected. |
| Christopher Wordsworth – Commentary on the Psalms | Wordsworth interprets the psalm as the Church rejoicing in God’s righteous judgments. God sustains the faithful. The wicked meet their due end. |
Psalms Chapter 9 Devotional
Psalm 9 is an interesting Psalm from the scriptures that deal with the of God the of God and the blessing that is to His people who continue to trust Him, even in times of .
In this Psalm, we see the psalmist, rejoicing in the Lord; the Lord gives him swift deliverance and brings about good things for him.
Question: Are you looking for the Lord to arise on your behalf?
Him and let Him inhabit your praises from the because, you see, the that seek to destroy you, as found, cannot destroy you, because the Lord is your shield and your buckler. It doesn't matter if the enemy seeks to bring upon you, or disease, God is your deliverer and He's a righteous God. He is a just God. He is a God of .
No Good Thing Will The Lord Withold From Those Who Walk Uprightly!
Sometimes we get off on tangents thinking that God is just a God of love and compassion, even though He is, but in times of and , you can rest assured that by the power of the , the Lord will come through on your behalf as you trust Him and love Him with great power and might!
The Bible talks about reaping what you sow, and those who trust in the Lord do good because the Lord Himself is good, and so they reap good in their lives.
unto God because He is a good God. He is a strong God, and He will show you his as you put your faith and trust in Him in the mighty name of The Lord Jesus Christ. Amen.
