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Psalm 9:8 KJV
Psalms · chapter 9 · verse 8
And he shall judge the world in righteousness, he shall minister judgment to the people in uprightness.Psalm 9:8 · King James Version
Psalm 9:8 in context
6O thou enemy, destructions are come to a perpetual end: and thou hast destroyed cities; their memorial is perished with them.
7But the LORD shall endure for ever: he hath prepared his throne for judgment.
8And he shall judge the world in righteousness, he shall minister judgment to the people in uprightness.
9The LORD also will be a refuge for the oppressed, a refuge in times of trouble.
10And they that know thy name will put their trust in thee: for thou, LORD, hast not forsaken them that seek thee.
Commentary
Key words (Strong's)
- righteousnesstsedeqthe rightH6664 →
- judgmentdîyna straight courseH1777 →
- peoplelᵉʼôma communityH3816 →
- judgeshâphaṭto judgeH8199 →
- worldtêbêlthe earthH8398 →
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The title of this psalm gives a very uncertain sound concerning the occasion of penning it. It is upon Muth-labben, which some make to refer to the death of Goliath, others of Nabal, others of Absalom;
— Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary on verses 1-10