Psalms 76:9
When God arose to judgment, to save all the meek of the earth. Selah
Revised Version 1895
In The King James Version
When God arose to judgment, to save all the meek of the earth. Selah.
In Context
8Thou didst cause sentence to be heard from heaven; the earth feared, and was still,
10Surely the wrath of man shall praise thee: the residue of wrath shalt thou gird upon thee.
Cross References
Psalms 9:7But the LORD sitteth as king for ever: he hath prepared his throne for judgment.
Psalms 72:4He shall judge the poor of the people, he shall save the children of the needy, and shall break in pieces the oppressor.
Psalms 149:4For the LORD taketh pleasure in his people: he will beautify the meek with salvation.
Jeremiah 5:28They are waxen fat, they shine: yea, they overpass in deeds of wickedness: they plead not the cause, the cause of the fatherless, that they should prosper; and the right of the needy do they not judge.
Zephaniah 2:3Seek ye the LORD, all ye meek of the earth, which have wrought his judgment; seek righteousness, seek meekness: it may be ye shall be hid in the day of the LORD’S anger.
1 Peter 3:4but let it be the hidden man of the heart, in the incorruptible apparel of a meek and quiet spirit, which is in the sight of God of great price.
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 →