Psalms 9:8
ruling the world with justice, and judging the nations with equity.
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In Context
7See! The Lord is seated forever on the throne he established for judgment,
9So the Lord proves a haven to the oppressed, a haven in times of trouble.
Cross References
Genesis 18:25Far be it from you to do this: to slay the righteous with the wicked! And that the righteous should be treated as the wicked, far be it from you! Should not the Judge of all the earth do what is just?”
Psalms 10:16The Lord is king forever and ever: the nations will vanish from his land.
Psalms 50:6that the heavens may declare his justice, for a God of justice is he. Selah
Psalms 96:13before the Lord: for he comes, he comes to judge the earth. He will judge the world with justice and the nations with faithfulness.
Psalms 99:4You are a king who loves justice, equity you have established: justice and right you have wrought for Jacob.
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 →