Psalms 9:3

(9:4) When my enemies are turned backward, [when] they fall and perish at thy presence.

Leeser Tanakh

In The King James Version

When mine enemies are turned back, they shall fall and perish at thy presence.

In Context

2(9:3) I will rejoice and exult in thee: I will sing praise to thy name, O thou Most High:

4(9:5) For thou hast conducted my dispute and my cause; thou hast sat on the throne as a righteous judge.

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Cross References

Psalms 68:1“To the chief musician, by David, a Psalm or song.” (68:2) Oh that God would arise, that his enemies might be scattered, and those that hate him might flee before him.

Psalms 80:16(80:17) It is burnt with fire, it is hewn down; because of the rebuke of thy countenance do they perish.

Psalms 92:2(92:3) To tell in the morning of thy kindness, and of thy faithfulness in the nights.

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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