Psalms 9:8

But the Lord remains in eternity. He has prepared his throne in judgment.

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In The King James Version

And he shall judge the world in righteousness, he shall minister judgment to the people in uprightness.

In Context

7The spears of the enemy have failed in the end, and their cities, you have destroyed. Their memory has perished with a loud noise.

9And he will judge the whole world in equity. He will judge the people in justice.

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Cross References

Genesis 18:25Far be it from you to do this thing, and to kill the just with the impious, and for the just to be treated like the impious. No, this is not like you. You judge all the earth; you would never make such a judgment.”

Psalms 50:6Against you only have I sinned, and I have done evil before your eyes. And so, you are justified in your words, and you will prevail when you give judgment.

Psalms 99:4Enter his gates with confession, his courts with hymns, and acknowledge him. Praise his name.

Jeremiah 10:10But the Lord is the true God. He is the living God and the everlasting King. Before his indignation, the earth will shake. And the Gentiles will not be able to withstand his threats.

Matthew Henry on Psalms 9:2-11

Devout Acknowledgments. 1 I will praise thee, O Lord , with my whole heart; I will show 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,… Read the whole commentary →

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