So, that’s the psalmist’s statement of confidence in the Lord – verses 3 through 10. We provide you with a list of stored cookies on your computer in our domain so you can check what we stored. And they’re said to cry to the Lord. Note that blocking some types of cookies may impact your experience on our websites and the services we are able to offer. As you recall, a lament psalm has five ingredients to its structure, the most prominent of which is the lament itself. The enemies have done their best – they’ve destroyed cities even, but ultimately, that’s all they’re going to do. 2 I will be glad and # Ps. Psalm 9:1 Parallel Verses [⇓ See commentary ⇓] Psalm 9:1, NIV: "For the director of music. And sometimes we learn something about who God is in this section. Click to enable/disable _ga - Google Analytics Cookie. The voluntative with Waw of sequence expresses that which the poet desires for his own sake and for the sake of the result mentioned in Psalm 9:11. He’s a God in whom its completely appropriate to be glad and rejoice. But they trust in the Lord and seek him. Sing praises to the LORD, who dwells in Zion! Psalms 9:4 For thou hast maintained my right and my cause; thou satest in the throne judging right. I mean, read the news. Psalm 8 enables us to experience the glory of God and examine the Self-esteem movement. But I said there are 3 entities in this psalm. Namely – verse 12 – he takes vengeance on the wicked and at the same time he doesn’t forget the humble. “What prayer, then, can we pray which is of more vital importance than that the nations may know themselves to be but men? I think that’s how David viewed things. Please see our Privacy Policy for cookie usage details. And meanwhile it seems like our country is doing everything we possibly can to add to that destabilization and chaos. The triumphs of the Redeemer ought to be the triumphs of the redeemed. She knowingly murdered her son. To the tune of “Death of the Son.” A Psalm of David. The title of this psalm reads To the Chief Musician. “All the wealth of Croesus, the wisdom of Solon, the power of Alexander, the eloquence of Demosthenes, if added together, would leave the possessor but a man. So, consider those really interesting dynamics – that the same man basically is viewed as almost two different people. The psalmist kind of zooms in on these folks and paints a pretty vivid picture for us of exactly how evil they are and how deserving of God’s punishment they are. Brethren, count it all joy when you fall into various trials – how? To the Chief Musician. In order to appreciate and live for God's glory, we must make room by eliminating the wrong notions associated with the self-esteem movement. And yet – in the end – these enemies will be the ones to be trapped. Because these cookies are strictly necessary to deliver the website, refuseing them will have impact how our site functions. Give all the land back to the Spanish and English and Native Americans. I remember being in a hotel room watching the news when President Obama came out with his idea that Israel needs to return to it’s pre-1967 borders. He’s putting himself in his mind’s eye into a courtroom setting where he’s waiting for God’s justice and God’s deliverance against these enemies. Verses 15 through 18 reveal more about these enemies. When He avenges blood, He remembers them; He does not forget the cry of the humble, consider my trouble from those who hate me, Gates of death…Your praise in the gates of the daughter of Zion, The nations have sunk down in the pit which they made. David is praising God (verses 1-2) for His power over his enemies (verses 3-8) and continual presence with David during the battle (verses 9-12). When we give thanks for some one particular mercy, we should remember former mercies. 10 And they that know thy name will put their trust in thee: for thou, LORD, hast not forsaken them that seek thee. Psalm 9:1 Psalms 9 and 10 may originally have been a single acrostic poem in which alternating lines began with the successive letters of the Hebrew alphabet. I remember hearing about Palestinians who were rushing the borders of Israel, trying to get in. 18 For the needy shall not alway be forgotten: the expectation of the poor shall not perish for ever. His real hope was that the display of God’s judgment would teach the nations their proper place before God (to be but men). You always can block or delete cookies by changing your browser settings and force blocking all cookies on this website. The second part says that wicked men in Israel are making the helpless into oppressed people. But they’re not done yet – and we’ll see that in the rest of the psalm. The little Scottish town of Lockerbie was instantly linked forever to this horrible act of international terrorism. Where’s God? Israel is really in a bad neighborhood. Psalm 9:6 "O thou enemy, destructions are come to a perpetual end: and thou hast destroyed cities; their memorial is perished with them." The psalmist is confident that God will judge the world – the world that is so opposed to him. There are children in that camp. And here’s the worst part. The righteous, the humble, the needy, the oppressed, will view him as the savior who will right all wrongs and we’ll be greatly comforted and encouraged by his protection and condemnation of the group that’s wronging us. Show content in: English Both Hebrew. You know, we might well be more sympathetic with those who were threatening David’s life if he himself were doing evil. A Psalm of David. They’re expecting him to make things right. They’re oppressing this group and thereby making their existence miserable. And ultimately we know from further revelation that the end of these kinds of people – those who forget God – will be a literal burning lake of fire forever. Let the nations be judged in Your sight. 20 Put them in fear, O LORD: that the nations may know themselves to be but men. In Psalm 9 we are reminded of the justice of God. Psalms 9. Psalms 9:1 I will praise thee, O LORD, with my whole heart; I will shew forth all thy marvellous works. His name or character is worthy of our songs. So, that’s the message of Psalm 9 – God’s Judgment Brings Deliverance for the Righteous. The Lord is one who can be approached by the humble. In this psalm, I. David praises God for pleading his cause, and giving him victory over his enemies and the enemies of his country ( v. 1-6 ), and calls upon others to join with him in his songs of praise ( v. 11, v. 12 ). iii. They trust in him. He’s said to have set up his throne for judgement. On the one hand, he’s viewed with fear as the executioner. They’re mortal. You expect to have spiritual joys and experiences; in Him you will have them. Your email address will not be published. These aren’t actions worthy of having one’s life threatened. On the other hand, those doing the oppressing. KJV Psalm 9:3 When mine enemies are turned back, they shall fall and perish at thy presence. 9. 11. Because of his “marvelous works”. He rescues them. We will see the Psalm 91 meaning verse by verse (Line by line). With so much interest, we couldn’t ignore the topic of violence in the Bible any longer. How precious that we can say, "I know the 'unknowable' name of YHWH." You know that in a murder case, for example, the defendant – the one who’s being accused and having evidence presented of his guilt – he’s the one who’s quaking. And I think in this case that is mostly referring to his judging evil men. David probably wrote Psalms 9 and 10 as one psalm. The boy finally dies. And that’s the case in verse 6 as well. (1 Sam. Because they have nothing to say.” (Clarke), I will sing praise to Your name, O Most High, When my enemies turn back, they shall fall and perish at Your presence, For You have maintained my right and my cause, You sat on the throne…You have rebuked the nations…You have blotted out their name forever and ever. That would cause some stir in our midst I believe. And in the same exact trial, the sentiments from the plaintiff – those who are bringing the accusation of guilt against the defendant – and those associated with the plaintiff are much different. 8 And he shall judge the world in righteousness, he shall minister judgment to the people in uprightness. And verse 4 makes us even more sympathetic to David and his group when it gives us the idea that David is waiting for justice from God against these people. Selah. 5:11; 104:34 rejoice in You; Higgaion. On the other, he’s viewed as the deliverer – as one who will ensure that justice is served. Their ruins shall never be repaired. But he does. Question: "What does Psalm 137:9 mean when it says, ‘Happy is the one who seizes your infants and dashes them against the rocks’?" They didn’t choose to be there. Verses 11 and 12 form the praise section of this psalm. משׂגּב, a high, steep place, where one is removed from danger, is a figure familiar to David from the experiences of his time of persecution. 1 I will praise You, O Lord, with my whole heart; I will tell of all Your marvelous works. The miserable who are made so by the wickedness surrounding him. (1-10) And for cause to praise him. Prayer and Thanksgiving for the Lord ’s Righteous Judgments. He had an army – but he knew the truth that princes aren’t ultimately delivered by their horses and weapons. Selah. Verses 19-20 of the 9th Psalm And the purpose of that is to bring this reality home to them – they’re simply men. To the Chief Musician. In fact, this misery is so severe that it brings him near to the gates of death. GOOD things. These people are going to find him to be a refuge – a place high off the ground – out of the way of approaching danger. Psalm 9 is a strong challenge, and full of strong lines. As you recall, a lament psalm has five ingredients to its structure, the most prominent of which is the lament itself. A Bible Devotion from Psalm 9 Arise O Lord, Do Not Let Man Prevail Arise, O Lord, do not let man prevail; let the nations be judged in Your sight. KJV Psalm 9:11 Sing praises to the LORD, which dwelleth in Zion: declare among the people his doings. Israel is now surrounded by Arab nations that are intent on its destruction. Psalms 9:17. They’re needy and poor. David pictures them as being done with the worst that they can do. Psalm 9 is a classic example of a lament psalm. 4 For thou hast maintained my right and my cause; thou satest in the throne judging right. Moreover, that number rises to as much as 90% when you put theory to practice. Such knowledge must drive them to dependence upon God, and such dependence is the secret of national strength, and of national prosperity and permanence.” (Morgan), (c) 2020 The Enduring Word Bible Commentary by David Guzik – ewm@enduringword.com. I’m sure you have an assortment of things in your life that make you repeat that question – “where’s God?” He’s all powerful. The acts David has in mind were probably military victories, by Israel, against her attackers. Psalm 9 opens with David's intention to praise the Lord joyfully for all His wonderful deeds. You can check these in your browser security settings. And they find him to be a refuge to which they can flee for help. 9. But the ultimate defeat of it is yet to come. In addition to what’s happening now in and around Israel, they have centuries of being oppressed and murdered simply for being who they are. Click to enable/disable _gid - Google Analytics Cookie. Psalms 9:3 When mine enemies are turned back, they shall fall and perish at thy presence. To the tune of “Death of the Son.” A Psalm of David, I will praise You, O LORD, with my whole heart, Christians, so called, when they meet, seldom speak about God! Being glad and rejoicing in the Lord. And so, it’s really for their sake that God will judge those who oppress them – according to this verse. These cookies collect information that is used either in aggregate form to help us understand how our website is being used or how effective our marketing campaigns are, or to help us customize our website and application for you in order to enhance your experience. "He is a refuge for the oppressed." I will give thanks to you, LORD, with all my heart; I will tell of all your wonderful deeds." A Psalm of David.It indicates the audience of the psalm (the Chief Musician), the author of the psalm (of David) and the sound of the psalm (the instrument of Gath). Psalm 9 On December 21, 1988 Pan Am flight 103 was bombed out of the air, killing all 259 people on board and 11 more on the ground. David remarks on the total victory possible through God's power; this imagines enemies staggering in their effort to escape (Psalm 9… God alone delivers from peril and death. Psalms of Ascents or Pilgrim Psalms (Chapters 120 – 134), were sung by pilgrims journeying up to Jerusalem for the three annual feasts of Passover, Pentecost, and Tabernacles. And the fact that they need to be reminded of this tells us that these men have a self-perception that is way out of line with reality. He may be liable to the death penalty perhaps. All things work together for good to those who love God. They’ve experienced some recent temporal defeat – at least a portion of them have – maybe one or two of the nations. So, that’s interesting – God has apparently already judged some of these enemies with destruction and yet many of them still remain to trouble David. And we’ve already gone through the lament of the psalm in verses 15 through 18, so we’ll skip to the last two verses of Psalm 9. And when he does, the evil-doers will be destroyed, but YOU will be delivered. When there's so much in one chapter, I have to make do with trying to convey the overall sense. Why would they be miserable? “The needy, and the poor, whose expectation is from the Lord, are never forgotten, though sometimes their deliverance is delayed for the greater confusion of their enemies, the greater manifestation of God’s mercy, and the greater benefit to themselves.” (Clarke), Arise, O LORD, With my whole heart have I sought thee: O let me not wander from thy commandments. And yet, God will see to it that those devices they set for the destruction of others will ultimately destroy them. David and his oppressed group were surrounded by hostile Gentile nations. So, that’s the invocation – verses 1 and 2. 1 To the … “Strange, that man, dust in his original, sinful by his fall, and continually reminded of both by every thing in him and about him, should yet stand in need of some sharp affliction, some severe visitation from God, to bring him the knowledge of himself, and make him feel who and what he is.” (Horne), iii. Obviously, God judges wickedness simply to vindicate his own holiness. So they’ve been bombed and attacked for a long time by Syria itself. EasyEnglish Psalms Tweet: Tell your friends about this website! Commentary on Psalm 91:1-2, 9-16. When God judges, these people will be lifted out of the situation up to a position of safety and protection. Commentary for Psalms 9 . How many proverbs did Solomon write? External Opposition to God’s Work and the Response of God’s People in Nehemiah 2. It’s the Lord. What a contrast to this other group who in the last verse of this psalm needs to be reminded that they’re just men! He is the Most High – there’s none higher – none more mighty. The stories of Psalms 9 and 10. And this is going to happen – according to verse 17 – to all nations that forget God. The LORD also will be a refuge for the oppressed, The LORD also will be a refuge for the oppressed, Those who know Your name will put their trust in You. 5 Thou hast rebuked the heathen, thou hast destroyed the wicked, thou hast put out their name for ever and ever. I was recently away from my family for over a week, and the family photo that is on my computer desktop was a constant companion. They’re oppressed and miserable. And in addition, the heightened picture that we get of these enemies also acts as justification for the psalmist asking God for deliverance from them. We need 2 cookies to store this setting. Verse 12 implies that they’ll be the recipients of God’s “making inquisition for blood”. The Religion team sees Psalm 137: 7-9 appear in virtually any conversation on an article that mentions the Bible or one of our many pieces of scriptural commentary. One tour guide told us when we were in a particular area of Israel that if you hear air raid sirens, that’s a GOOD thing because that means the missile is traveling PAST you and is going to hit somewhere else. They’re proud. Commentary on Romans 10:8b-13. Even though the psalmist is confident in God’s judging the wicked, he still waists no opportunity to ask the Lord for deliverance from these people and even the hastening of their ultimate judgement. But I have to think there’s really a pretty close parallel between what ancient Israel headed by David experienced and what modern-day Israel is experiencing. And when this judgment does come, look who’s going to be rescued – verse 9 – God will be a refuge to whom? There are many forms of oppression; both from man and from Satan oppression comes to us; and for all its forms, a refuge is provided in the Lord Jehovah. : 9:10-11) Thus judging the nations Jahve shows Himself to be, as a second ו-strophe says, the refuge and help of His own. And as we’ve already rehearsed, his judgement is going to be completely right. That the nations may know themselves to be but men. Where was God? Why? We use cookies to let us know when you visit our websites, how you interact with us, to enrich your user experience, and to customize your relationship with our website. I will praise You, O Lord, with my whole heart; I will tell of all Your marvelous works. Thou [God] hast destroyed," etc. So, we have the first of three entities in this psalm. This is lesson 9 of 33 in a series of lessons called “ Praise God Through the Psalms.” Lesson focus: Through the book of Psalms and the worship of the people of Israel, we get a glimpse into the character of God and how we should rightly respond to Him in worship. Because of his doings. Next, the psalmist expresses confidence in this Most High God, the Lord – in verses 3 through 10. The Middle East is a mess and is sliding into mass lawlessness with the consequences of the Arab Spring and now with the radical Islamic groups that have moved to fill the power vacuum left by that movement. Put them in fear, O LORD, The Jews thought that he wrote it after he killed Goliath. To the tune of “Death of the Son.” A Psalm of David. On the instrument of Gath. A psalm of David. In contrast, now the Lord in verse 7 is the one who lives forever – as opposed to the enemy who’s pictured as sustaining a temporal defeat in this world. You’ll notice things like this. Acrostic Psalms are those in which each verse begins with a consecutive letter of the Hebrew alphabet (Chapters 9, 10, 25, 34, 37, 111, 112, 119, 145). Chapter 9. And the last verse – Psalm 8:9 – is simply the second half of an envelope that encompasses all of Psalm 8:1-9. They set the trap for someone else – someone who isn’t worthy of being snared. The wicked are utterly undone. Commentary on Psalm 9:1-10 (Read Psalm 9:1-10) If we would praise God acceptably, we must praise him in sincerity, with our whole heart. And that may indicate that David just won a battle against a particular group of these enemies. 16 The LORD is known by the judgment which he executeth: the wicked is snared in the work of his own hands. He had a palace and weapons. The wicked shall be turned into hell, and all the nations that forget God. If you refuse cookies we will remove all set cookies in our domain. 10. He’s going to deliver David from his enemies. The following cookies are also needed - You can choose if you want to allow them: You can read about our cookies and privacy settings in detail on our Privacy Policy Page. In the Septuagint they constitute one psalm. No evidence unseen. They’re not invincible. He had soldiers and guards. He who gives no quarter to the wicked in the day of judgment, is the defence and refuge of his saints in the day of trouble. He’s not viewing himself as sufficiently powerful to handle these enemies all alone. Now, let’s look at the second entity in this psalm – the ones whom these men are threatening. Our joy must not be in the gift, so much as in the Giver. Click to enable/disable Google Analytics tracking. This camp has been fighting the Syrian president Bashar al-Asaad for years now. b. They will be sent into Sheol – the abode of the dead – they will die. 2 I will be glad and rejoice in thee: I will sing praise to thy name, O thou most High. Basically, God will deliver the oppressed from their oppressors. Slowly. Instead, he boldly prayed, “Arise, O LORD, do not let man prevail.”, i. No lies believed. KJV Psalm 9:19 Arise, O LORD; let not man prevail: let the heathen be judged in thy sight. They’re powerful – to the point of being able to threaten David’s very existence. He is truly a gracious God, full of loving-kindness and goodness. To the tune of “Death of the Son.” A Psalm of David. ii. And now the jihadists have entered the camp. Click on the different category headings to find out more. So, let’s read that. Even if they are not outwardly as wicked as other men are, yet their forgetfulness of God is the highest form of injustice to him; it is treason against the majesty of heaven; it is robbing God of what is his right; it is a combination of everything that is evil. Now, verse 9 – when God will in the future judge the world with the totally correct verdicts that only he can render – these people of which David is a part will find God to be a refuge. Exposition of Psalm 119:9-16. by Charles Spurgeon. They’re the oppressed. And when he does this, the absolutely correct verdict will be rendered. God will judge the world in righteousness. Answer: Psalm 137:9 is found in one of the Imprecatory Psalms (or Precatory Psalms) that speak of violence against the enemies of God. They seek him. Psalm 9 Commentary: Structure. Our website uses cookies to store user preferences. And what do we see David engaged in in the first two verses of Psalm 9? 9 The LORD also will be a refuge for the oppressed, a refuge in times of trouble. And the jihadists are against Asaad but they’re also not too friendly with the Palestinians. “So the two parts of the psalm end with the thought that the ‘nations’ may yet come to know the name of God, the one calling upon those who have experienced His deliverance to ‘declare among the peoples His doings,’ the other praying God to teach by chastisement what nations who forget Him have failed to learn from mercies.” (Maclaren), iv. KJV Psalm 9:1 I will praise thee, O LORD, with my whole heart; I will shew forth all thy marvellous works. Please be aware that this might heavily reduce the functionality and appearance of our site. And we’re going to find it by skimming through the Psalm looking for what this psalm is really about. Free Bible commentary on the Book of Psalms in Easy English - written by Gordon Churchyard for MissionAssist. First of all, there’s the people who are making the psalmist lament. Psalm 8:1-9 The Bible Teaching Commentary Paul J. Bucknell _____ Psalm 8:1-9 Purpose. We fully respect if you want to refuse cookies but to avoid asking you again and again kindly allow us to store a cookie for that. Psalm 8 Commentary: Verse 9. Chapter 9. KJV Psalm 9:15 The heathen are sunk down in the pit that they made: in the net which they hid is their own foot taken. Click to enable/disable essential site cookies. II. Somehow these men have been destroyed and judged by God already. Listen, and I don’t want to get needlessly political here and comment on things too great for me and things I don’t understand. These cookies are strictly necessary to provide you with services available through our website and to use some of its features. They are heathen – or Gentiles. Second Reading. He resorts to God, the almighty, the just judge. 7 But the LORD shall endure for ever: he hath prepared his throne for judgment. Now that we’ve recognized the lament of this psalm, let’s start from the beginning and find the other four ingredients of the structure. It’s a place to which Palestinians fled after the Arab Israeli war in 1948 I believe. And Jehovah will be a refuge for the poor. In this psalm, David celebrates the help and goodness of God with a big vision for the … Let’s talk about the message of Psalm 9. Psalms 9:2 I will be glad and rejoice in thee: I will sing praise to thy name, O thou most High. They know they’re not sufficient in themselves to defend themselves against the enemy. Due to security reasons we are not able to show or modify cookies from other domains. They’re said to be humble. by taking heed thereto according to thy word. In verse 13, David indicates that he needs deliverance from the trouble or “misery” that these people are causing him. And not only that, but they’ll be turned into hell. Verse 9. Of course, that left us wondering what happens if we DON’T  hear a siren. Who’s the third? Let’s read it. May we ever remember this, lest like those in the text, we should be put in fear.” (Spurgeon). O enemy, destructions are finished forever! We may request cookies to be set on your device. YAHWEH, our Master, what a reputation of strength, power, and might you have – and with good reason! Prior in Psalm 9, we find David praising God for who He is and remembering His wonderful deeds, particularly as the Most High King. And lastly, the wicked non-Jewish men of the earth NEED to be humbled. We learn here that God is worthy of wholehearted praise. But these oppressed men who seek the Lord – they’re humble. 17 The wicked shall be turned into hell, and all the nations that forget God. David praises God for protecting his people. How many songs did Solomon compose. Rashi 's Commentary: Show Hide. But today that means I've missed the likes of: "The LORD sits enthroned forever." In verse 18 this group is also described as “needy” and “poor”. Psalms 10. Literally, "As to the enemy finished are his ruins for ever. It seems to make out that God is very judgemental. What a mess! In fact, he really is viewed in Psalm 9 as preferring the humble and poor and needy and oppressed. Why? And yet… Why isn’t he stopping the evil? And they’re dying of malnutrition. Now, you and I can be assured that the judge of the whole earth will do right. Put them in fear, O Lord, that the nations may know themselves to be but men. 10 Those who know your name trust in you, for you, LORD, have never forsaken those who seek you. And it’s later revealed that he died from his mother intentionally overdosing him with salt. OK, what else is revealed about these enemies of David? Who’s oppressing them? This is where God is called upon by the psalmist. They’re opposed to the psalmist. So, I hope that doesn’t make you dizzy – all that circling. When I asked one of our tour guides whether he felt safe in Israel or not, he said “it’s a daily struggle to simply exist.”. And he’s looking to that judge as one who has the power to take his life. So, in some ways, things really haven’t changed all that much in Israel from the time that David is writing Psalm 9 here to our modern time. Here, we’re told that the enemies made a pit and prepared a net to capture the righteous. The title of this psalm reads, To the Chief Musician. 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. In fact, Jesus was perfected by his sufferings according to Hebrews. By proceeding, you consent to our cookie usage. Psalm 9 is a classic example of a lament psalm. 15:3, 7; 27:8-9). And a psalm like Psalm 9 reminds us that sometimes God will give temporal deliverance from evil. That caused a stir. Let’s consider them for a moment. Whoever dwells in the shelter of protection can find rest and comfort. And they’re nothing compared to God. There will be no mistrials with this judge. Thy word have I hid in mine heart, that I … Click to enable/disable Google reCaptcha. God is viewed as a judge. His name is JESUS. KJV Psalm 9:13 Have mercy upon me, O LORD; consider my trouble which I suffer of them that hate me, thou that liftest me up from the gates of death: 14 That I may shew forth all thy praise in the gates of the daughter of Zion: I will rejoice in thy salvation. I think sometimes we can be discouraged that this is the case. He allowed in the life of Jesus. He is continually doing himself harm, and takes more pains to destroy his soul than the righteous man does to get his saved unto eternal life. Because that verse in Romans states that what is good for us is to be made more and more like Christ. When I went to Israel in 2011, I was just reflecting on the ever-present danger that this small nation faces. Psalm 8 – The Glory of God in Creation. Verse 12 speaks again of these oppressed ones. But what do we see him engaged in? But you probably know what it’s like to be physically secure at the moment, but also aware of external threats that could destroy you quickly if they got out of hand. Tehillim - Psalms - Chapter 9 « Previous Chapter 8. Psalm 9 is a mix of praise and petition; celebration and setback. Wherewithal shall a young man cleanse his way? He’s going to protect and deliver them even as he’s punishing their enemies. In the midst of David’s praise he is either reminded of old battle injuries or experiences a set back in battle (verses 13-14). These wicked Gentiles – furthermore – will be turned back into hell – these men who have forgotten God. Do not let man prevail; "Arise, O … Learn how your comment data is processed. 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