Psalms 9:8

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

Douay-Rheims 1899

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 swords of the enemy have failed unto the end: and their cities thou hast destroyed. Their memory hath perished with a noise.

9and he shall judge the world in equity, he shall judge the people in justice.

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Cross References

Genesis 18:25Far be it from thee to do this thing, and to slay the just with the wicked, and for the just to be in like case as the wicked, this is not beseeming thee: thou who judgest all the earth, wilt not make this judgment.

Psalms 50:6And the heavens shall declare his justice: for God is judge.

Psalms 96:13before the face of the Lord, because he cometh: because he cometh to judge the earth. He shall judge the world with justice, and the people with his truth.

Psalms 99:4and the king's honour loveth judgment. Thou hast prepared directions: thou hast done judgment and justice in Jacob.

Jeremiah 10:10But the Lord is the true God: he is the living God, and the everlasting king, at his wrath the earth shall tremble, and the nations shall not be able to abide his threatening.

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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