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Psalm 9:20 KJV
Psalms · chapter 9 · verse 20
Put them in fear, O LORD: that the nations may know themselves to be but men. Selah.Psalm 9:20 · King James Version
Psalm 9:20 in context
18For the needy shall not alway be forgotten: the expectation of the poor shall not perish for ever.
19Arise, O LORD; let not man prevail: let the heathen be judged in thy sight.
20Put them in fear, O LORD: that the nations may know themselves to be but men. Selah.
Commentary
Key words (Strong's)
- nationsgôwya foreign nationH1471 →
- fearmôwrâʼfearH4172 →
- LORDYᵉhôvâhJehovah, Jewish national name of GodH3068 →
- knowyâdaʻto knowH3045 →
- Putshîythto placeH7896 →
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— Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary on verses 11-20