Psalms 76:9

What does Psalms 76:9 mean?

A plain-English look at Psalms 76:9 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

When God arose to judgment, To save all the meek of the earth. [Selah

KJV

King James Version · 1611

When God arose to judgment, to save all the meek of the earth. Selah.

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

When God arose to judgment, To save all the meek of the earth. [Selah

BBE

Bible in Basic English · 1949

When God took his place as judge, for the salvation of the poor on the earth. (Selah.)

YLT

Young's Literal Translation · 1862

In the rising of God to judgment, To save all the humble of earth. Selah.

DRA

Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752

Or will he cut off his mercy for ever, from generation to generation?

DBY

Darby Bible · 1890

WhenGod rose up to judgment, to save all the meek of the earth. Selah.

Context

v.8Thou didst cause sentence to be heard from heaven; The earth feared, and was still,

v.9This passage

v.10Surely the wrath of man shall praise thee: The residue of wrath shalt thou gird upon thee.

Cross references

Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

  • 1 Peter 3:4

    but let it be the hidden man of the heart, in the incorruptible apparel of a meek and quiet spirit, which is in the sight of God of great price.

  • Matthew 5:5

    Blessed are the meek: for they shall inherit the earth.

  • Zephaniah 2:3

    Seek ye Jehovah, all ye meek of the earth, that have kept his ordinances; seek righteousness, seek meekness: it may be ye will be hid in the day of Jehovah’s anger.

  • Psalms 9:7

    But Jehovah sitteth as king for ever: He hath prepared his throne for judgment;

  • Psalms 82:2

    How long will ye judge unjustly, And respect the persons of the wicked? [Selah

  • Psalms 25:9

    The meek will he guide in justice; And the meek will he teach his way.

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