Psalm 9:9

F.B. Meyer's 'Through the Bible' Commentary - Psalms 9:1-20

Confidence in the Righteous Judge Psalms 9:1-20 The Chaldee version adds to the inscription, “concerning the death of the champion who went out between the camps,” referring to the death of Goliath. This is the first of the Acrostic or Alphabetical Psalms, of which there are nine: Psalms 9:1-20 ; Psalms 10:1-18 ; Psalms 25:1-22 ; Psalms 34:1-22 ; Psalms 37:1-40 ; Psalms 111:1-10 ; Psalms 112:1-10 ; Psalms 119:1-176 ; Psalms 145:1-21 . There is a predominant note of praise, Psalms 9:1-5 ;... read more

G. Campbell Morgan

G. Campbell Morgan's Exposition on the Whole Bible - Psalms 9:1-20

The burden of this psalm is thanksgiving for Jehovah's righteous rule by which He has overcome the enemies of the chosen people. It is almost exclusively a song of thanksgiving. There are a few brief petitions, but they are intimately related to the measures of praise. These songs of praise move from the personal to the general. First, deliverances wrought for the singer are celebrated (1-4) ; then the government of the enthroned Jehovah among the nations, a government based on righteousness,... read more

Peter Pett

Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 9:9-10

‘YHWH also will be a high tower for the oppressed, A high tower in times of trouble; And those who know your name will put their trust in you; For you, YHWH, have not forsaken those who seek you.’ But it is not only the Davidic king who enjoys God’s protection, it is he and all God’s true people. God protects all who, because they are righteous and trust in Him, are oppressed by the unrighteous, and He will be a fortress tower on their behalf, into which they can enter and be safe. While they... read more

Arthur Peake

Arthur Peake's Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 9:1-20

9 and 10. Yahweh the Refuge of His People.— These two Pss., divided in MT, were originally one, This is proved by the fact that they are one in LXX. and Vulg., by the absence of title over Psalms 10, and, conclusively, by the evidence that 9 and 10 form one acrostic poem. It was arranged in strophes of four lines each, the first letter of each strophe being one of the letters of the Heb. alphabet in regular succession. This system is carried out in the whole of Psalms 9-2 in Psalms 10. So far... read more

Matthew Poole

Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible - Psalms 9:9

God will not only judge the world at the last day, and then give sentence for his people against their enemies, but even at present he will give them his protection. read more

Joseph Exell

Preacher's Complete Homiletical Commentary - Psalms 9:1-20

INTRODUCTION“A psalm of thanksgiving (Psalms 9:1-2) after a victory (Psalms 9:3) over the heathen wrought by Divine judgment (Psalms 9:4-6), expressing confidence in His constant protection of the oppressed (Psalms 9:7-10); therefore the pious have to thank God (Psalms 9:11-12), and pray to Him in every time of need (Psalms 9:13-14). The judicial government of God causes the enemies finally to perish, and saves the sufferers (Psalms 9:15-18); therefore the prayer (Psalms 9:19-20), which shows... read more

Chuck Smith

Chuck Smith Bible Commentary - Psalms 9:1-20

Psalms 9:1-20 The ninth psalm is to the chief musician on Muthlabben. Muthlabben is the death of a son. This could have been when Bathsheba's first son died.I will praise thee, O LORD, with my whole heart; I will show forth all thy marvelous works. I will be glad and rejoice in thee: I will sing praise to thy name, O thou Most High. When mine enemies are turned back, they shall fall and perish at thy presence. For thou hast maintained my right and my cause; you sat in the throne judging right.... read more

Joseph Sutcliffe

Sutcliffe's Commentary on the Old and New Testaments - Psalms 9:1-20

Psalms 9:5 . Thou hast rebuked the heathen. A song in ancient time was made after every victory, a sort of Te Deum, to be sung in the congregation. The collection of those hallowed martial odes was called the Book of the wars of the Lord. The rabbins say that this psalm was composed after the fall of Goliath, and the defeat of the Philistines. They, and the Ammonites, had shed innocent blood. Psalms 9:12 . When he maketh inquisition for blood. The Ammonites, on the breaking out of the... read more

Joseph Exell

The Biblical Illustrator - Psalms 9:1-20

Psalms 9:1-20I will praise Thee, O Lord. Praise, trust, and prayerIn the Septuagint, this Psalm refers to the death of the Divine Son, and recites His victory over death, the grave, and all our foes.I. There is a predominant note of praise. (Verses 1-5, 11, 12, 14.) Let us not praise with a divided, but a whole heart. It is incited by recounting all God’s works. Let memory heap fuel on the altar of praise.II. There is an assertion of trust. (Verses 7-12, 18.) The oppressed, the humble, the... read more

Joseph Exell

The Biblical Illustrator - Psalms 9:9-10

Psalms 9:9-10The Lord also will be a refuge for the oppressed.The refuge of the oppressedI. The Lord also will be a refuge for the oppressed.1. What is a refuge? Shelter--in the cities of refuge; strongholds (2 Samuel 22:23); a harbour of refuge, as on a rocky, dangerous coast. Thus the leading idea is shelter. Now the Lord Jehovah as Father, Son, and Spirit is such refuge.2. But who are the oppressed? Not only those who are oppressed in natural things, as many are; but in things spiritual. The... read more

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