psalm-9:10

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

Joseph Exell

The Biblical Illustrator - Psalms 9:10

Psalms 9:10They that know Thy name will put their trust in Thee.The name of GodKnow Thy name! What does that imply, but to know all that is included in the revelation of the nature and attributes of Almighty God? Every reader of Scripture is well aware of the infinite importance which it attaches to the word Name in speaking of God. It signifies not merely a designation, however expressive and full of meaning, but a manifestation of the Eternal Deity. The trust of His rational creatures in Him... read more

John Trapp

John Trapp Complete Commentary - Psalms 9:10

Psa 9:10 And they that know thy name will put their trust in thee: for thou, LORD, hast not forsaken them that seek thee. Ver. 10. And they that know thy name will put their trust in thee ] They can do no otherwise that savingly know God’s sweet attributes and noble acts for his people. We never trust a man till we know him, and bad men are better known than trusted. Not so the Lord, for where his name is poured out as an ointment, there the virgins love him, fear him, rejoice in him, repose... read more

Samuel Bagster

Treasury of Scripture Knowledge - Psalms 9:10

know: Psalms 91:14, Exodus 34:5-Judges :, 1 Chronicles 28:9, Proverbs 18:10, John 17:3, 2 Corinthians 4:6, 2 Timothy 1:12, 1 John 2:3, 1 John 5:20 put: Psalms 5:11, Psalms 57:1, Psalms 146:5, Psalms 146:6, Isaiah 26:3, Isaiah 26:4 hast: Psalms 105:3, Psalms 105:4, Isaiah 45:19, Isaiah 46:3, Isaiah 46:4, Isaiah 55:6, Isaiah 55:7, Jeremiah 29:13, 2 Corinthians 1:9, 2 Corinthians 1:10 Reciprocal: Deuteronomy 3:21 - so shall 1 Chronicles 5:20 - because 2 Chronicles 16:8 - because Job 24:1 -... read more

John Wesley

Wesley's Explanatory Notes - Psalms 9:10

And they that know thy name will put their trust in thee: for thou, LORD, hast not forsaken them that seek thee.Thy name — Thy infinite power and wisdom, and faithfulness and goodness. The name of God is frequently put for God.Put their trust — The experience of thy faithfulness to thy people in all ages, is a just ground for their confidence. read more

Daniel Whedon

Whedon's Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 9:7-10

7-10. The eternity of God, his universal dominion, and his discriminating judgments, which preserve the righteous and encourage trust in him, are here contrasted with the view just given of the perpetual destruction of the wicked and their vain hopes. Prepared his throne Established his tribunal. For judgment For righteousness. These are formal statements of a most solemn truth. The world is under righteous government. The preparations for justice are already established. Judge…... read more