Psalms 9:17
Let the wicked depart to Sheol, all the nations that live forgetful of God.
Open English Bible (US)
In The King James Version
The wicked shall be turned into hell, and all the nations that forget God.
In Context
16The Lord is revealed in the judgment he wrought, the wicked are snared in their own handiwork. Selah
18For the needy will not be always forgotten, nor the hope of the helpless be lost forever.
Cross References
Psalms 44:17All this has come upon us, yet we have not forgotten you nor falsely dealt with your covenant.
Psalms 49:14Like sheep they descend to Sheol with Death for their shepherd; down they go straight to the grave, and their form wastes away in their home below.
Psalms 106:13But soon they forgot his deeds: they did not wait for his counsel.
Matthew Henry on Psalms 9:12-20
A Call to Praise God; Certain Ruin of the Wicked. 11 Sing praises to the Lord , which dwelleth in Zion: declare among the people his doings. 12 When he maketh inquisition for blood, he remembereth them: he forgetteth not the cry of the humble. 13 Have mercy upon me, O Lord ; consider my trouble which I suffer of them that hate me, thou that liftest me up from the gates of death: 14 That I may show forth all thy praise in the gates of the daughter of Zion: I will rejoice in thy salvation. 15 The heathen are sunk… Read the whole commentary →