Psalms 9:7
Psalms 9:7 in Multiple Translations
But the LORD abides forever; He has established His throne for judgment.
But the LORD shall endure for ever: he hath prepared his throne for judgment.
But Jehovah sitteth as king for ever: He hath prepared his throne for judgment;
But the Lord is King for ever: he has made ready his high seat for judging.
But the Lord rules forever, his throne is set up for judgment.
But the Lord shall sit for euer: hee hath prepared his throne for iudgement.
And Jehovah to the age abideth, He is preparing for judgment His throne.
But the LORD reigns forever. He has prepared his throne for judgment.
But the LORD shall endure for ever: he hath prepared his throne for judgment.
The swords of the enemy have failed unto the end: and their cities thou hast destroyed. Their memory hath perished with a noise.
But Yahweh rules forever. He judges people while he sits on his throne to judge people,
Berean Amplified Bible — Psalms 9:7
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Psalms 9:7 Interlinear (Deep Study)
BIB
HEB
הָֽ/אוֹיֵ֨ב
תַּ֥מּוּ
חֳרָב֗וֹת
לָ֫/נֶ֥צַח
וְ/עָרִ֥ים
נָתַ֑שְׁתָּ
אָבַ֖ד
זִכְרָ֣/ם
הֵֽמָּה
הָֽ/אוֹיֵ֨ב
ʼôyêb
H341
enemy
Art | V-Qal
תַּ֥מּוּ
tâmam
H8552
to finish
V-Qal-Perf-3cp
חֳרָב֗וֹת
chorbâh
H2723
desolation
N-fp
לָ֫/נֶ֥צַח
netsach
H5331
perpetuity
Prep | N-ms
וְ/עָרִ֥ים
ʻîyr
H5892
excitement
Conj | N-fp
נָתַ֑שְׁתָּ
nâthash
H5428
to uproot
V-Qal-Perf-2ms
אָבַ֖ד
ʼâbad
H6
to perish
V-Qal-Perf-3ms
זִכְרָ֣/ם
zêker
H2143
memorial
N-ms | Suff
הֵֽמָּה
hêm
H1992
they(masc.)
Pron
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Hebrew Word Reference — Psalms 9:7
הָֽ/אוֹיֵ֨ב
ʼôyêb
H341
"enemy"
Art | V-Qal
This Hebrew word means enemy or adversary, referring to someone who hates or opposes another person or nation. It is used to describe personal or national enemies in the Bible.
Definition: 1) (Qal) enemy 1a) personal 1b) national
Usage: Occurs in 275 OT verses. KJV: enemy, foe. See also: Genesis 22:17; 2 Samuel 22:1; Psalms 3:8.
תַּ֥מּוּ
tâmam
H8552
"to finish"
V-Qal-Perf-3cp
To finish or complete something, either in a good or bad sense, like when God finished creating the world in Genesis. It can also mean to be consumed or destroyed. The KJV Bible uses words like accomplish, cease, or have done to translate it.
Definition: 1) to be complete, be finished, be at an end 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to be finished, be completed 1a1a) completely, wholly, entirely (as auxiliary with verb) 1a2) to be finished, come to an end, cease 1a3) to be complete (of number) 1a4) to be consumed, be exhausted, be spent 1a5) to be finished, be consumed, be destroyed 1a6) to be complete, be sound, be unimpaired, be upright (ethically) 1a7) to complete, finish 1a8) to be completely crossed over 1b) (Niphal) to be consumed 1c) (Hiphil) 1c1) to finish, complete, perfect 1c2) to finish, cease doing, leave off doing 1c3) to complete, sum up, make whole 1c4) to destroy (uncleanness) 1c5) to make sound 1d) (Hithpael) to deal in integrity, act uprightly
Usage: Occurs in 61 OT verses. KJV: accomplish, cease, be clean (pass-) ed, consume, have done, (come to an, have an, make an) end, fail, come to the full, be all gone, [idiom] be all here, be (make) perfect, be spent, sum, be (shew self) upright, be wasted, whole. See also: Genesis 47:15; 2 Kings 22:4; Psalms 9:7.
חֳרָב֗וֹת
chorbâh
H2723
"desolation"
N-fp
This word refers to a place that has been laid waste or destroyed, often due to war or disaster. In the Bible, it is used to describe the consequences of sin and disobedience. The prophet Ezekiel used this word to describe a desolate city.
Definition: a place laid waste, ruin, waste, desolation
Usage: Occurs in 42 OT verses. KJV: decayed place, desolate (place, -tion), destruction, (laid) waste (place). See also: Leviticus 26:31; Jeremiah 27:17; Psalms 9:7.
לָ֫/נֶ֥צַח
netsach
H5331
"perpetuity"
Prep | N-ms
The Hebrew word for perpetuity or everlastingness, often used to describe God's nature. It appears in Psalm 9:7, where the psalmist praises God's enduring presence. This word conveys the idea of something lasting forever.
Definition: 1) eminence, perpetuity, strength, victory, enduring, everlastingness 1a) eminence 1b) enduring of life 1c) endurance in time, perpetual, continual, unto the end 1d) everlastingness, ever
Usage: Occurs in 42 OT verses. KJV: alway(-s), constantly, end, ([phrase] n-) ever(more), perpetual, strength, victory. See also: 1 Samuel 15:29; Psalms 74:10; Psalms 9:7.
וְ/עָרִ֥ים
ʻîyr
H5892
"excitement"
Conj | N-fp
In the Bible, this word refers to a city or town, often a place with a wall or a watchman. It is used to describe a settlement or encampment, like the city of Ai, which is mentioned in the book of Joshua. The word is used to identify specific locations in the Bible.
Definition: 1) excitement, anguish 1a) of terror
Usage: Occurs in 936 OT verses. KJV: Ai (from margin), city, court (from margin), town. See also: Genesis 4:17; Deuteronomy 3:6; Joshua 14:12.
נָתַ֑שְׁתָּ
nâthash
H5428
"to uproot"
V-Qal-Perf-2ms
This verb means to uproot or tear away, like pulling up a plant by its roots. It is used in the Bible to describe God's judgment, as in Jeremiah 12:14-15, where God uproots nations.
Definition: 1) to pull up, expel, root out, pluck up 1a) (Qal) to pull or pluck up 1b) (Niphal) to be plucked up 1c) (Hophal) to be plucked up
Usage: Occurs in 19 OT verses. KJV: destroy, forsake, pluck (out, up, by the roots), pull up, root out (up), [idiom] utterly. s See also: Deuteronomy 29:27; Jeremiah 18:14; Psalms 9:7.
אָבַ֖ד
ʼâbad
H6
"to perish"
V-Qal-Perf-3ms
To perish means to be destroyed or lost, whether it's a person, animal, or thing, like the destruction of Sodom and Gomorrah in Genesis 19.
Definition: 1) perish, vanish, go astray, be destroyed 1a) (Qal) 1a1) perish, die, be exterminated 1a2) perish, vanish (fig.) 1a3) be lost, strayed 1b) (Piel) 1b1) to destroy, kill, cause to perish, to give up (as lost), exterminate 1b2) to blot out, do away with, cause to vanish, (fig.) 1b3) cause to stray, lose 1c) (Hiphil) 1c1) to destroy, put to death 1c1a) of divine judgment 1c2) object name of kings (fig.) Aramaic equivalent: a.vad (אֲבַד "to destroy" H0007)
Usage: Occurs in 174 OT verses. KJV: break, destroy(-uction), [phrase] not escape, fail, lose, (cause to, make) perish, spend, [idiom] and surely, take, be undone, [idiom] utterly, be void of, have no way to flee. See also: Exodus 10:7; Psalms 112:10; Psalms 1:6.
זִכְרָ֣/ם
zêker
H2143
"memorial"
N-ms | Suff
This Hebrew word means a memorial or remembrance, often referring to a reminder of something important, like a scent or a memory. It appears in the Bible to describe memorials to God. The word is used to recall significant events or people.
Definition: 1) memorial, remembrance 1a) remembrance, memory 1b) memorial
Usage: Occurs in 23 OT verses. KJV: memorial, memory, remembrance, scent. See also: Exodus 3:15; Psalms 102:13; Psalms 6:6.
הֵֽמָּה
hêm
H1992
"they(masc.)"
Pron
This Hebrew word is used to refer to a group of men, emphasizing that it is specifically them. It is often translated as 'they' or 'them' in the Bible, and appears in books like Exodus and Isaiah.
Definition: they, these, the same, who
Usage: Occurs in 524 OT verses. KJV: it, like, [idiom] (how, so) many (soever, more as) they (be), (the) same, [idiom] so, [idiom] such, their, them, these, they, those, which, who, whom, withal, ye. See also: Genesis 3:7; Deuteronomy 19:17; 2 Kings 1:18.
Study Notes — Psalms 9:7
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- Psalms 9:7 Summary
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- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Psalms 9:7
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 9:7
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Psalms 9:7
- Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 9:7
- Ellicott's Commentary on Psalms 9:7
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Psalms 9:7
- Cambridge Bible on Psalms 9:7
- Barnes' Notes on Psalms 9:7
- Whedon's Commentary on Psalms 9:7
- Sermons on Psalms 9:7
Context — I Will Give Thanks to the LORD
5You have rebuked the nations; You have destroyed the wicked; You have erased their name forever and ever.
6The enemy has come to eternal ruin, and You have uprooted their cities; the very memory of them has vanished.
7But the LORD abides forever; He has established His throne for judgment.
8He judges the world with justice; He governs the people with equity. 9The LORD is a refuge for the oppressed, a stronghold in times of trouble.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Psalms 103:19 | The LORD has established His throne in heaven, and His kingdom rules over all. |
| 2 | Hebrews 13:8 | Jesus Christ is the same yesterday and today and forever. |
| 3 | Psalms 102:12 | But You, O LORD, sit enthroned forever; Your renown endures to all generations. |
| 4 | Revelation 20:11 | Then I saw a great white throne and the One seated on it. Earth and heaven fled from His presence, and no place was found for them. |
| 5 | Psalms 89:14 | Righteousness and justice are the foundation of Your throne; loving devotion and faithfulness go before You. |
| 6 | Psalms 102:24–27 | I say: “O my God, do not take me in the midst of my days! Your years go on through all generations. In the beginning You laid the foundations of the earth, and the heavens are the work of Your hands. They will perish, but You remain; they will all wear out like a garment. Like clothing You will change them, and they will be passed on. But You remain the same, and Your years will never end. |
| 7 | Psalms 50:3–5 | Our God approaches and will not be silent! Consuming fire precedes Him, and a tempest rages around Him. He summons the heavens above, and the earth, that He may judge His people: “Gather to Me My saints, who made a covenant with Me by sacrifice.” |
| 8 | 2 Peter 3:8 | Beloved, do not let this one thing escape your notice: With the Lord a day is like a thousand years, and a thousand years are like a day. |
| 9 | Hebrews 1:11–12 | They will perish, but You remain; they will all wear out like a garment. You will roll them up like a robe; like a garment they will be changed; but You remain the same, and Your years will never end.” |
| 10 | Psalms 90:2 | Before the mountains were born or You brought forth the earth and the world, from everlasting to everlasting You are God. |
Psalms 9:7 Summary
[This verse reminds us that while everything in our world may change, God remains the same forever. He has a throne, which symbolizes His authority and power, and from this throne, He judges the world with fairness, as mentioned in Psalms 9:8. This means we can trust in God's justice and love, knowing He will always do what is right. By understanding God's eternal and just nature, we can find peace and security in Him, just as Psalms 23:4 promises that God is with us even in the darkest times.]
Frequently Asked Questions
What does it mean that the LORD abides forever?
This means that God's presence and power are constant and unchanging, as stated in Psalms 102:27, where it says God remains the same even as the universe changes.
Why is God's throne established for judgment?
God's throne is established for judgment to show His authority and justice, as seen in Psalms 9:8, where it says He judges the world with justice and governs the people with equity, similar to what is described in Isaiah 33:22.
How does this verse relate to the surrounding context?
This verse stands in contrast to the destruction of the wicked nations described in Psalms 9:5-6, emphasizing God's eternal nature and righteous judgment, which is also reflected in Psalms 37:28 where God helps the righteous but destroys the wicked.
What comfort can believers derive from this verse?
Believers can find comfort in knowing that God's throne is established for judgment, ensuring that justice will be served and that God will ultimately reign supreme, as promised in Revelation 20:11-15 where God judges all people according to their deeds.
Reflection Questions
- How does the eternal nature of God affect my daily life and decisions?
- In what ways can I trust in God's judgment and justice, especially when I see injustice in the world?
- What does it mean for me to acknowledge God's throne and His authority in my life?
- How can I balance the concept of God's judgment with His love and mercy, as described in Psalms 103:8-10?
Gill's Exposition on 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" (g), as the words may be
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 9:7
But the LORD shall endure for ever: he hath prepared his throne for judgment. But the Lord shall endure for ever.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Psalms 9:7
Though cities and people may perish for ever, yet the Lord abides for ever; which is sufficient for the enemies’ terror, and for the comfort of his church. He hath prepared, or established, by his immutable purpose, and his irrevocable promise.
Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 9:7
Psalms 9:7 But the LORD shall endure for ever: he hath prepared his throne for judgment.Ver. 7. But the Lord shall endure for ever] Vivit Christus regnatque; alioqui lotus desperassem, said that good Dutch divine, upon the view of the Church’ s enemies; i.e. Christ liveth and reigneth for ever, setting one foot on the earth and the other on the sea, as Lord of both; otherwise I should have been altogether hopeless. "Blessed be God that he is God," was a learned divine’ s motto.
Ellicott's Commentary on Psalms 9:7
(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.”
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Psalms 9:7
Verse 7. But the Lord shall endure] All things shall have an end but God and holy spirits.
Cambridge Bible on Psalms 9:7
7–10. A stanza of four verses, each (as the text stands) beginning with the letter Vâv. But Psalms 9:7 may originally have begun with Hç. [In Dr Scrivener’s text Hç is prefixed to Psalms 9:6; but this verse should belong to the stanza of Gimel). The eternity of Jehovah’s sovereignty is contrasted with the annihilation of His enemies: the righteousness of His rule with the injustice of the wicked.
Barnes' Notes on Psalms 9:7
But the Lord shall endure for ever - Yahweh is eternal - always the same.
Whedon's Commentary on Psalms 9:7
7-10. The eternity of God, his universal dominion, and his discriminating judgments, which preserve the righteous and encourage trust in him, are here contrasted with the view just given of the
Sermons on Psalms 9:7
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The Eyes of God See It All by C.H. Spurgeon | C.H. Spurgeon emphasizes the joy and assurance that comes from knowing God is sovereign and sees all injustices in the world. He reassures the righteous that God holds all power an |
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Model for Praying - Part 3 by J. Glyn Owen | In this sermon, the speaker describes his experience of staying in an old Hindu temple and witnessing people worshiping idols. He expresses his horror at seeing people worshiping n |
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Pray for Kings - Part 3 by Chip Brogden | This sermon delves into the establishment of secular authority by God, emphasizing that the earth and its people belong to God, that God rules the heavens but allows humans to gove |
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Of the Providence of God by Thomas Boston | Thomas Boston preaches on the providence of God, emphasizing how God's care extends even to the smallest details of creation, such as sparrows. He explains that providence involves |
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The Sovereignty of God by Thomas Brooks | Thomas Brooks emphasizes the sovereignty of God as a powerful force that demands submission, either through His word or through His works, mercies, or judgments. He warns that fail |
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The Sovereignty of God by A.W. Pink | A.W. Pink emphasizes the sovereignty of God as a foundational truth that has been neglected in contemporary discourse. He explains that God's sovereignty signifies His supremacy, k |
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The Key to the Wind by Charles E. Cowman | Charles E. Cowman, inspired by a parable, reflects on the sovereignty of God's kingdom over all aspects of life. The story illustrates a lesson on trusting God's wisdom and authori |