Psalms 9:9 - Forerunner Commentary

Psalms 9:9

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7 ^aBut the Lord shall endure forever;
He has prepared His throne for judgment.

8 ^aHe shall judge the world in righteousness,
And He shall administer judgment for the peoples in uprightness.

9 The Lord also will be a ^arefuge for the oppressed,
A refuge in times of trouble.

10 And those who ^aknow Your name will put their trust in You;
For You, Lord, have not forsaken those who seek You.

11 Sing praises to the Lord, who dwells in Zion!
^aDeclare His deeds among the people.

12 ^aWhen He avenges blood, He remembers them;
He does not forget the cry of the¹ humble.

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American Standard Version
Jehovah also will be a high tower for the oppressed, A high tower in times of trouble;

Amplified® Bible
The Lord also will be a refuge {and} a high tower for the oppressed, a refuge {and} a stronghold in times of trouble (high cost, destitution, and desperation).

Contemporary English Version
The poor can run to you because you are a fortress in times of trouble.

Darby English Version
And Jehovah will be a refuge to the oppressed one, a refuge in times of distress.

Good News Bible
The LORD is a refuge for the oppressed, a place of safety in times of trouble.

King James Version
The LORD also will be a refuge for the oppressed, a refuge in times of trouble.

New American Standard Bible
The LORD also will be a stronghold for the oppressed, A stronghold in times of trouble;

New International Version
The LORD is a refuge for the oppressed,
a stronghold in times of trouble.

New King James Version
The LORD also will be a refuge for the oppressed,
A refuge in times of trouble.

N.A.S.B. in E-Prime
The LORD also will serve as a stronghold for the oppressed, a stronghold in times of trouble;

Revised Standard Version
The LORD is a stronghold for the oppressed, a stronghold in times of trouble.

Young's Literal Translation
And Jehovah is a tower for the bruised, A tower for times of adversity.

New English Translation
Consequently¹ the Lord provides safety for the oppressed;² he provides safety in times of trouble.³

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