Psalm 9:4 NIV

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 9:4

For thou hast maintained my right and my cause ,.... Or vindicated and established his righteous cause; God had pleaded and defended it, and by the flight, fall, and ruin of his enemies, had clearly made it appear that his cause was just and good; thou sittest in the throne judging right ; God has not only a throne of grace on which he sits, and from whence he distributes grace and mercy to his people, but he has a throne of judgment, and which is prepared for it, as in Psalm 9:7 ;... read more

John Calvin

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 9:4

Verse 4 The Psalmist proceeds a step farther in the 4th verse, declaring that God stretched forth his hand to give him succor, because he was unrighteously afflicted by his enemies. And surely if we desire to be favored with the assistance of God, we ought to see to it that we fight under his standard. David, therefore, calls him a judge of righteousness, or, which is the same thing, a righteous judge; as if he had said, God has acted towards me according to his ordinary manner and constant... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 9:1-6

Thanksgiving. This and the following psalm have been considered one poem, written by the same author. This one is in a continued strain of triumph throughout, and was composed, perhaps, by David at the conclusion of the Syro-Ammonite War, or after one of his victories over the Philistines. I. NATURE OF THE PSALMIST 'S THANKSGIVING . 1 . All his powers of mind and soul took part in it. "With my whole heart." He ascribed his deliverances to God, and not to himself;... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 9:1-6

The cause of gratitude. To derive benefit from the study of any ancient writings, we must translate them into our present forms of thought and ways of thinking. David as king sang these hymns to God for the nation and to the nation, and for himself; for he and the people were one. It is difficult for us to realize this, being, as we are, in lower stations and with an intenser feeling of our individuality. I. THE PRELUDE TO THIS SONG . He praises God for his marvellous works ... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 9:1-20

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 9:1-20

Praise for the destroyer's destruction. The title of this psalm is obscure. Its archaisms cannot now be satisfactorily explained. And even a reference to the most learned expositors may possibly only increase the confusion. £ The title, indeed, is very suggestive. It reads, "Upon the death of Labben." Walford regards "Muth-labben" as the name of a musical instrument. For this we can find no warrant. The word muth , which is equivalent to "death," seems to put us on a line of thought... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 9:4

For thou hast maintained my right and my cause. David uniformly ascribes his military successes, not to his own ability, or even to the valour of his soldiers, but to God's favour. God's favour, which is secured by the justice of his cause, gives him victory after victory. Thou surest in the throne judging right. While the late battle raged, God sat upon his heavenly throne, administering justice, awarding defeat and death to the wrong-doers who had wantonly attacked his people, giving... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Psalms 9:4

For thou hast maintained my right and my cause - My righteous cause; that is, when he was unequally attacked. When his enemies came upon him in an unprovoked and cruel manner, God had interposed and had defended his cause. This shows that the psalmist refers to something that had occurred in the past; also that he regarded his cause as right - for the interposition of God in his behalf had confirmed him in this belief.Thou satest in the throne judging right - As if he had been seated on a bench... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Psalms 9:4-5

Psalms 9:4-5. My right and my cause That is, my righteous cause against thy and my enemies. Thou sattest in the throne, &c. Thou didst judge and give sentence for me. Thou hast rebuked That is, punished or destroyed, as it is explained in the next clause; the heathen Namely, the Philistines and other heathen nations who, from time to time, molested David and the people of Israel. Thou hast put out their name for ever Meaning either that fame and honour which they had gained by... read more

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

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Psalms 9:4

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 9:4

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 9:1-6

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 9:1-6

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 9:1-20

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 9:1-20

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 9:4

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Psalms 9:4

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Psalms 9:4-5

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