Psalm 9:8

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 9:8

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

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

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

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 9:7-12

A righteous God. Experience is the great teacher; and especially as to our knowledge of the Divine nature. From what God has done ( Psalms 9:3-6 ) we are able to learn what he is , viz. righteous, and a Helper of the oppressed. I. GOD 'S RULE IS A CONTINUAL EXERCISE OF JUDGMENT . ( Psalms 9:7-9 .) 1 . This seals the doom of the unrighteous. It will destroy them and their works ( Psalms 9:5 , Psalms 9:6 ). 2 . This secures the safety and the... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 9:8

And he shall judge the world . The "he" is emphatic—he himself, and no other. From his throne of judgment he shall judge, not Israel's enemies only, whom he has just judged ( Psalms 9:3-6 ), but the whole world. In righteousness; i.e. by a strict law of justice, rewarding to all men "after their deserving." He shall minister judgment to the people (rather, the peoples ; i.e. all the people of all the earth) in uprightness; literally, in uprightnesses —a plural of perfection. read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Psalms 9:8

And he shall judge the world in righteousness - The word here rendered world means properly the habitable earth; and then it denotes the inhabitants that dwell upon the earth. The statement here is general, and is suggested by what is referred to in the previous verses. In the particular case on which the psalm turns, God had manifested himself as a just Judge. He had overthrown the enemies of himself and of truth; he had interposed in behalf of the righteous: and from this fact the psalmist... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Psalms 9:7-9

Psalms 9:7-9. But the Lord shall endure for ever Though cities and people may perish, yet the Lord abides for ever. Which is sufficient for the terror of his enemies, and the comfort of his church. He hath prepared his throne Or, established it by his immutable purpose and his irrevocable promise. And he shall judge the world Not you only, but all the enemies of his people and all the men in the world. The Lord will be a refuge for the oppressed God will not only judge the world at... read more

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