Psalms 9:4
What does Psalms 9:4 mean?
A plain-English look at Psalms 9:4 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.
Parallel translations
WEB
World English Bible · 2000For thou hast maintained my right and my cause; Thou sittest in the throne judging righteously.
KJV
King James Version · 1611For thou hast maintained my right and my cause; thou satest in the throne judging right.
ASV
American Standard Version · 1901For thou hast maintained my right and my cause; Thou sittest in the throne judging righteously.
BBE
Bible in Basic English · 1949For you gave approval to my right and my cause; you were seated in your high place judging in righteousness.
YLT
Young's Literal Translation · 1862For Thou hast done my judgment and my right. Thou hast sat on a throne, A judge of righteousness.
DRA
Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752When my enemy shall be turned back: they shall be weakened, and perish before thy face.
DBY
Darby Bible · 1890For thou hast maintained my right and my cause. Thou sittest on the throne, judging righteously.
Context
Cross references
Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- Psalms 140:12
I know that Jehovah will maintain the cause of the afflicted, And justice for the needy.
- Isaiah 11:4
but with righteousness shall he judge the poor, and decide with equity for the meek of the earth; and he shall smite the earth with the rod of his mouth; and with the breath of his lips shall he slay the wicked.
- Psalms 96:13
Before Jehovah; for he cometh, For he cometh to judge the earth: He will judge the world with righteousness, And the peoples with his truth.
- Psalms 89:14
Righteousness and justice are the foundation of thy throne: Lovingkindness and truth go before thy face.
- Psalms 98:9
Before Jehovah; for he cometh to judge the earth: He will judge the world with righteousness, And the peoples with equity.
- Psalms 47:8
God reigneth over the nations: God sitteth upon his holy throne.
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