Psalms 9:8
And he shall judge the world in righteousness, he shall minister judgment to the people in uprightness.
Updated King James Version
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In Context
7But the LORD shall endure for ever: he has prepared his throne for judgment.
9The LORD also will be a refuge for the oppressed, a refuge in times of trouble.
Cross References
Genesis 18:25That be far from you to do after this manner, to slay the righteous with the wicked: and that the righteous should be as the wicked, that be far from you: Shall not the Judge of all the earth do right?
Psalms 10:16The LORD is King for ever and ever: the heathen are perished out of his land.
Psalms 50:6And the heavens shall declare his righteousness: for God is judge himself. Selah.
Psalms 96:13Before the LORD: for he comes, for he comes to judge the earth: he shall judge the world with righteousness, and the people with his truth.
Psalms 99:4The king's strength also loves judgment; you do establish equity, you execute judgment and righteousness in Jacob.
Jeremiah 10:10But the LORD is the true God, he is the living God, and an everlasting king: at his wrath the earth shall tremble, and the nations shall not be able to abide his indignation.
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 →