Psalms 76:9
when God rose up to judge, to save all the lowly of the earth. Selah
Majority Standard Bible
In The King James Version
When God arose to judgment, to save all the meek of the earth. Selah.
In Context
8From heaven You pronounced judgment, and the earth feared and was still
10Even the wrath of man shall praise You; with the survivors of wrath You will clothe Yourself.
Cross References
Psalms 9:7But the LORD abides forever; He has established His throne for judgment.
Psalms 72:4May he vindicate the afflicted among the people; may he save the children of the needy and crush the oppressor.
Psalms 149:4For the LORD takes pleasure in His people; He adorns the afflicted with salvation.
Jeremiah 5:28They have grown fat and sleek, and have excelled in the deeds of the wicked. They have not taken up the cause of the fatherless, that they might prosper; nor have they defended the rights of the needy.
Zephaniah 2:3Seek the LORD, all you humble of the earth who carry out His justice. Seek righteousness; seek humility. Perhaps you will be sheltered on the day of the LORD’s anger.
1 Peter 3:4but from the inner disposition of your heart, the unfading beauty of a gentle and quiet spirit, which is precious in God’s sight.
Matthew Henry on Psalms 76:8-12
The Defence and Glory of Israel. 7 Thou, even thou, art to be feared: and who may stand in thy sight when once thou art angry? 8 Thou didst cause judgment to be heard from heaven; the earth feared, and was still, 9 When God arose to judgment, to save all the meek of the earth. Selah. 10 Surely the wrath of man shall praise thee: the remainder of wrath shalt thou restrain. 11 Vow, and pay unto the Lord your God: let all that be round about him bring presents unto him that ought to be feared. 12 He shall cut off the… Read the whole commentary →