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Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Psalms 9:1-10

The title of this psalm gives a very uncertain sound concerning the occasion of penning it. It is upon Muth-labben, which some make to refer to the death of Goliath, others of Nabal, others of Absalom; but I incline to think it signifies only some tone, or some musical instrument, to which this psalm was intended to be sung; and that the enemies David is here triumphing in the defeat of are the Philistines, and the other neighbouring nations that opposed his settlement in the throne, whom he... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Psalms 9:7

But the Lord shall endure for ever ,.... When antichrist is entirely ruined, his cities destroyed, and the memorial of them perished, then "shall the Lord sit for ever" F7 ישב "sedebit", Montanus, Junius & Tremellius, Cocceius, Michaelis; so Ainsworth; "sedet", Vatablus, Musculus. , as the words may be rendered; that is, as a Jewish writer F8 R. Abraham Seba in Tzeror Hammor, fol. 150. 2. paraphrases them, in rest and quiet. The words may be expressive of the... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Psalms 9:8

And he shall judge the world in righteousness ,.... The word תבל , rendered "world", is, as Ben Melech well observes, a general name for all the countries of the habitable world; and so shows that it is the universal judgment that is here spoken of; and which will be carried on and finished with the utmost righteousness, and according to the strictest rules of justice and equity; and is therefore called the righteous judgment of God, Romans 2:5 ; see Psalm 96:13 ; he shall minister... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Psalms 9:9

The Lord also will be a refuge for the oppressed ,.... The poor and weak, such as have no might nor power, and are thrown down and trampled upon, as the word F9 לדך "attrito", Cocceius, Gejerus: "contrito", Michaelis. signifies; and such are the people of God. They are oppressed with the burden of sin; they are bowed down with Satan and his temptations; and are sometimes pressed out of measure, and above their strength, with the persecutions of men; they are trodden under foot by... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 9:7

But the Lord shall endure - All things shall have an end but God and holy spirits. read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 9:8

He shall judpe the world in righteousness - All the dispensations of God's providence are founded in righteousness and truth. read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 9:9

A refuge - משגב misgab , a high place, where their enemies can neither reach nor see them. He who has God for his portion has all safety in him. read more

John Calvin

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 9:8

Verse 8 8.And he shall judge the world in righteousness. As David has just now testified, that the power of God is not inactive, so that he dwells in heaven only indulging himself in pleasures; but that it is a constantly operating power which he exercises in preserving his authority, and governing the world in righteousness and equity; so in this verse he adds the use of this doctrine, which is this, that the power of God is not shut up in heaven, but manifests itself in succouring men. The... read more

John Calvin

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 9:9

Verse 9 9.And Jehovah will be a refuge for the poor. David here furnishes a remedy for the temptation which greatly afflicts the weak, when they see themselves, and those who are like them, abandoned to the will of the ungodly, while God keeps silence. (173) He puts us in mind that God delays his aid, and to outward appearance forsakes his faithful ones, in order at length to succor them at a more convenient season, according to the greatness of their necessity and affliction. From this it... read more

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