Psalms 9:7-11

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.

Psalms 9:7-11 Meaning and Commentary

Psalms 9:7-11 In-Context

5 You have rebuked the nations and destroyed the wicked; you have blotted out their name for ever and ever.

6 Endless ruin has overtaken my enemies, you have uprooted their cities; even the memory of them has perished.

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.

12 For he who avenges blood remembers; he does not ignore the cries of the afflicted.

13 LORD, see how my enemies persecute me! Have mercy and lift me up from the gates of death,

Cross References

• 1. S 1 Chronicles 16:31; Revelation 19:6
• 2. Psalms 11:4; Psalms 47:8; Psalms 93:2; Isaiah 6:1; Isaiah 66:1; Psalms 89:14
• 3. S ver 4; Psalms 7:11; Psalms 96:13
• 4. Psalms 11:7; Psalms 45:6; Psalms 72:2
• 5. S Deuteronomy 33:27; S 2 Samuel 22:3
• 6. Psalms 10:18; Psalms 74:21
• 7. Psalms 32:7; Psalms 121:7
• 8. Psalms 91:14
• 9. S Genesis 28:15; S Deuteronomy 4:31; Psalms 22:1; Psalms 37:25; Psalms 71:11; Isaiah 49:14; Jeremiah 15:18; Hebrews 13:5; Psalms 37:28
• 10. Psalms 70:4
• 11. Psalms 7:17
• 12. S Psalms 2:6; Psalms 76:2
• 13. Psalms 18:49; Psalms 44:11; Psalms 57:9; Psalms 106:27; Isaiah 24:13; Ezekiel 20:23; 1 Timothy 3:16; Psalms 107:22
• 14. Psalms 105:1