Psalms 9:9

Jehovah also will be a high tower for the oppressed, A high tower in times of trouble;

American Standard Version

In The King James Version

The LORD also will be a refuge for the oppressed, a refuge in times of trouble.

In Context

8And he will judge the world in righteousness, He will minister judgment to the peoples in uprightness.

10And they that know thy name will put their trust in thee; For thou, Jehovah, hast not forsaken them that seek thee.

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Cross References

1 Chronicles 16:33Then shall the trees of the wood sing for joy before Jehovah; For he cometh to judge the earth.

Psalms 18:2Jehovah is my rock, and my fortress, and my deliverer; My God, my rock, in whom I will take refuge; My shield, and the horn of my salvation, my high tower.

Psalms 32:7Thou art my hiding-place; thou wilt preserve me from trouble; Thou wilt compass me about with songs of deliverance. Selah

Psalms 46:1God is our refuge and strength, A very present help in trouble.

Psalms 48:3God hath made himself known in her palaces for a refuge.

Psalms 62:8Trust in him at all times, ye people; Pour out your heart before him: God is a refuge for us. Selah

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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