Psalms 7:8

And the congregation of the nations shall compass thee: and for this cause do thou return on high.

Brenton Septuagint

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

7Arise, O Lord, in thy wrath; be exalted + 7:7 Heb. 'because of mine enemies.'in the utmost boundaries of mine enemies: awake, O Lord my God, according to the decree which thou didst command.

9The Lord shall judge the nations: judge me, O Lord, according to my righteousness, and according to my innocence that is in me.

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Cross References

Genesis 31:53The God of Abraam and the God of Nachor judge between us; and Jacob swore by the Fear of his father Isaac.

Psalms 9:8but the Lord endures for ever: he has prepared his throne for judgment.

Psalms 17:2I will love thee, O Lord, my strength.

Psalms 26:11Teach me, O Lord, in thy way, and guide me in a right path, because of mine enemies.

Psalms 41:12Wherefore art thou very sad, O my soul? and wherefore dost thou trouble me? hope in God; for I will give thanks to him; he is the health of my countenance, and my God.

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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