Psalms 76:9
when God arose to judgment to save the oppressed of the earth. Selah
Open English Bible (US)
In The King James Version
When God arose to judgment, to save all the meek of the earth. Selah.
In Context
8The judgment you gave from heaven frightened the earth into silence,
10The fiercest will praise you, to you will the remnant hold festival.
Cross References
Psalms 9:7See! The Lord is seated forever on the throne he established for judgment,
Psalms 72:4The weak may he help to their rights, may he save the sons of the needy and crush the oppressor in pieces.
Psalms 149:4For the Lord delights in his people, adorning the humble with victory.
Zephaniah 2:3Seek the Lord all you meek of the earth, you who obey his law; Seek righteousness, seek meekness; perhaps you may be hidden in the day of the Lord’s wrath.
1 Peter 3:4but the inner life with the imperishable beauty of a quiet and gentle spirit; for this is very 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 →