Psalms 9:9

9 The LORD is a refuge for the oppressed, a stronghold in times of trouble.

Psalms 9:9 in Other Translations

King James Version (KJV)
9 The LORD also will be a refuge for the oppressed, a refuge in times of trouble.
English Standard Version (ESV)
9 The LORD is a stronghold for the oppressed, a stronghold in times of trouble.
New Living Translation (NLT)
9 The LORD is a shelter for the oppressed, a refuge in times of trouble.
The Message Bible (MSG)
9 God's a safe-house for the battered, a sanctuary during bad times.
American Standard Version (ASV)
9 Jehovah also will be a high tower for the oppressed, A high tower in times of trouble;
GOD'S WORD Translation (GW)
9 The LORD is a stronghold for the oppressed, a stronghold in times of trouble.
Holman Christian Standard Bible (CSB)
9 The Lord is a refuge for the oppressed, a refuge in times of trouble.
New International Reader's Version (NIRV)
9 The LORD is a place of safety for those who have been beaten down. He keeps them safe in times of trouble.

Psalms 9:9 Meaning and Commentary

Psalms 9:9

The Lord also will be a refuge for the oppressed
The poor and weak, such as have no might nor power, and are thrown down and trampled upon, as the word F9 signifies; and such are the people of God. They are oppressed with the burden of sin; they are bowed down with Satan and his temptations; and are sometimes pressed out of measure, and above their strength, with the persecutions of men; they are trodden under foot by antichrist, or otherwise are borne down with a variety of sorrows and afflictions; but the Lord is a refuge for them. The Chaldee paraphrase renders it as before, "the Word of the Lord", the eternal Logos, the Son of God: he is a refuge for poor sensible sinners, fleeing from wrath to come; being typified by the cities of refuge, whither the manslayer fled from the avenger of blood: he is the strong hold for the prisoners of hope to turn into; his name is a strong tower and place of defence for oppressed saints; he is a refuge when all others fail, and at all times, in the day of affliction, and in the hour of death, and at judgment;

a refuge in times of trouble;
of which the saints have many, as when God hides his face, when corruptions prevail, when grace is low in exercise, and temptations are strong, yet even then Christ is the refuge from the storm; the salvation of his people is of him, and he is their strength in every time of trouble; see ( Isaiah 25:4 ) ( Psalms 37:39 ) .


FOOTNOTES:

F9 (Kdl) "attrito", Cocceius, Gejerus: "contrito", Michaelis.

Psalms 9:9 In-Context

7 The LORD reigns forever; he has established his throne for judgment.
8 He rules the world in righteousness and judges the peoples with equity.
9 The LORD is a refuge for the oppressed, a stronghold in times of trouble.
10 Those who know your name trust in you, for you, LORD, have never forsaken those who seek you.
11 Sing the praises of the LORD, enthroned in Zion; proclaim among the nations what he has done.

Cross References 3

  • 1. S Deuteronomy 33:27; S 2 Samuel 22:3
  • 2. Psalms 10:18; Psalms 74:21
  • 3. Psalms 32:7; Psalms 121:7
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