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Psalms 9:7

What does Psalms 9:7 mean?

A plain-English look at Psalms 9:7 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.

What Psalms 9:7 means

This verse assures us of God's eternal reign and unwavering justice. "Yahweh will endure forever" emphasizes His eternal nature, contrasting with the temporary nature of human kings and earthly powers. His "throne for judgment" signifies His ultimate authority and commitment to dispense justice perfectly. The imagery of a throne evokes royalty, power, and the seat of divine decree. The declaration that He "will judge the world in righteousness" and "minister to the peoples with equity" highlights His moral perfection and impartiality. God's judgments are not arbitrary but are based on truth and fairness, providing a firm foundation for trust in His character and governance over all humanity.

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

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

KJV

King James Version · 1611

But the Lord shall endure for ever: he hath prepared his throne for judgment.

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

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

BBE

Bible in Basic English · 1949

But the Lord is King for ever: he has made ready his high seat for judging.

YLT

Young's Literal Translation · 1862

And Jehovah to the age abideth, He is preparing for judgment His throne.

DRA

Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752

The swords of the enemy have failed unto the end: and their cities thou hast destroyed. Their memory hath perished with a noise:

DBY

Darby Bible · 1890

But Jehovah sitteth for ever; he hath ordained his throne for judgment.

Context

Psalm 9 is a psalm of thanksgiving and praise, attributed to David. In the verses immediately preceding verse 7, David has been recounting God's past victories over his enemies and expressing confidence in God's future intervention. Verse 7, therefore, serves as a theological foundation for David's earlier praise and his ongoing trust. It shifts from specific acts of deliverance to a broader declaration of God's universal and eternal judicial role. Following this verse, David continues to elaborate on God's justice, especially towards the oppressed, reinforcing the theme of divine sovereignty and righteous judgment that underpins the entire psalm, connecting it to the suffering of the wicked.

v.6The enemy are come to an end, they are desolate for ever; And the cities which thou hast overthrown, The very remembrance of them is perished.

v.7This passage

v.8And he will judge the world in righteousness, He will minister judgment to the peoples in uprightness.

Cross references

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

  • Hebrews 1:11

    They shall perish; but thou continuest: And they all shall wax old as doth a garment;

  • Psalms 103:19

    Jehovah hath established his throne in the heavens; And his kingdom ruleth over all.

  • Psalms 50:3

    Our God cometh, and doth not keep silence: A fire devoureth before him, And it is very tempestuous round about him.

  • 2 Peter 3:8

    But forget not this one thing, beloved, that one day is with the Lord as a thousand years, and a thousand years as one day.

  • Psalms 102:24

    I said, O my God, take me not away in the midst of my days: Thy years are throughout all generations.

  • Psalms 89:14

    Righteousness and justice are the foundation of thy throne: Lovingkindness and truth go before thy face.

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