Psalms 76:9
when God arose to judgement, to save all the afflicted ones of the earth. Selah.
World English Bible British with Deuterocanon
In The King James Version
When God arose to judgment, to save all the meek of the earth. Selah.
In Context
8You pronounced judgement from heaven. The earth feared, and was silent,
10Surely the wrath of man praises you. The survivors of your wrath are restrained.
Cross References
Psalms 9:7But the LORD reigns forever. He has prepared his throne for judgement.
Psalms 72:4He will judge the poor of the people. He will save the children of the needy, and will break the oppressor in pieces.
Psalms 149:4For the LORD takes pleasure in his people. He crowns the humble with salvation.
Jeremiah 5:28They have grown fat. They shine; yes, they excel in deeds of wickedness. They don’t plead the cause, the cause of the fatherless, that they may prosper; and they don’t defend the rights of the needy.
Zephaniah 2:3Seek the LORD, all you humble of the land, who have kept his ordinances. Seek righteousness. Seek humility. It may be that you will be hidden in the day of the LORD’s anger.
1 Peter 3:4but from the hidden person of the heart, in the incorruptible adornment of a gentle and quiet spirit, which 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 →