King James Version
What Does Psalms 9:7 Mean?
“But the LORD shall endure for ever: he hath prepared his throne for judgment.”
Context
5
Thou hast rebuked the heathen, thou hast destroyed the wicked, thou hast put out their name for ever and ever.
6
O thou enemy, destructions are come to a perpetual end: and thou hast destroyed cities ; their memorial is perished with them. O thou: or, The destructions of the enemy are come to a perpetual end: and their cities hast thou destroyed, etc
7
But the LORD shall endure for ever: he hath prepared his throne for judgment.
8
And he shall judge the world in righteousness, he shall minister judgment to the people in uprightness.
9
The LORD also will be a refuge for the oppressed, a refuge in times of trouble. a refuge: Heb. an high place
Commentary
Ellicott’s Commentary for English Readers(7) **But the Lord shall endure.**—Better, *but Jehovah sits enthroned for ever, *being in close parallelism with the next clause, “For judgment has erected his throne.”
Charles John Ellicott (1819–1905). Public Domain.
Historical Context
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Theological Significance
Psalms 9:7 contributes to our understanding of God's character and His relationship with humanity. Consider how this verse connects to the broader themes of Scripture.
Cross-References
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