Psalms 7:8

and a congregation of people shall surround thee. And for their sakes return thou on high.

Douay-Rheims 1899

In The King James Version

The LORD shall judge the people: judge me, O LORD, according to my righteousness, and according to mine integrity that is in me.

In Context

7Rise up, O Lord, in thy anger: and be thou exalted in the borders of my enemies. And arise, O Lord my God, in the precept which thou hast commanded:

9The Lord judgeth the people. Judge me, O Lord, according to my justice, and according to my innocence in me.

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Cross References

Genesis 31:53The God of Abraham, and the God of Nachor, the God of their father, judge between us. And jacob swore by the fear of his father Isaac.

Psalms 9:8but the Lord remaineth for ever. He hath prepared his throne in judgment:

Psalms 17:2Let my judgment come forth from thy countenance: let thy eyes behold the things that are equitable.

Psalms 25:21The innocent and the upright have adhered to me: because I have waited on thee.

Psalms 26:11But as for me, I have walked in my innocence: redeem me, and have mercy on me.

Psalms 41:12By this I know, that thou hast had a good will for me : because my enemy shall not rejoice over me.

Matthew Henry on Psalms 7:2-10

David Prays Against His Enemies; Prayer for Sinners and Saints. 1 O Lord my God, in thee do I put my trust: save me from all them that persecute me, and deliver me: 2 Lest he tear my soul like a lion, rending it in pieces, while there is none to deliver. 3 O Lord my God, if I have done this; if there be iniquity in my hands; 4 If I have rewarded evil unto him that was at peace with me; (yea, I have delivered him that without cause is mine enemy:) 5 Let the enemy persecute my soul, and take it; yea, let him tread… Read the whole commentary →

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