Psalm 9:7-12

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

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Psalms 9:11-20

In these verses, I. David, having praised God himself, calls upon and invites others to praise him likewise, Ps. 9:11. Those who believe God is greatly to be praised not only desire to do that work better themselves, but desire that others also may join with them in it and would gladly be instrumental to bring them to it: Sing praises to the Lord who dwelleth in Zion. As the special residence of his glory is in heaven, so the special residence of his grace is in his church, of which Zion was a... 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

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Psalms 9:10

And they that know thy name ,.... As proclaimed in the Gospel, a God gracious and merciful, and forgiving sin; and as in Christ, in whom his name is, and in whom he is the God of love, grace, and mercy, though out of him a consuming fire; or the name of Christ himself, the Word of the Lord, who is the refuge of saints and sinners; his name Jesus, a Saviour: such who know him to be the able, willing, complete, all sufficient, and everlasting Saviour; who know his power and faithfulness to... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Psalms 9:11

Sing praises to the Lord, which dwelleth in Zion ,.... The psalmist having determined in the strength of grace to praise the Lord himself, and show forth all his marvellous works, and given his reasons for it, both with respect to himself in particular, and with respect to the people of God in general, here calls upon others to engage in the same work; the Lord is not only to be praised, which may be done by celebrating the perfections of his nature, and the works of his hands; by giving him... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Psalms 9:12

When he maketh inquisition for blood ,.... The Arabic version renders it, "he remembers him that seeks their blood"; that is, the wicked man, that lies in wait for innocent blood, and whose feet are swift to shed it; the man of sin, who is bloodthirsty; who drinks up the blood of the saints like water, and has been made drunk with the blood of the martyrs of Jesus, him will God remember, and take vengeance on, in his own time: but rather this is to be understood of God himself, seeking for... 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

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