Psalms 9 : 1 (NET)
[For the music director; according to the alumoth-labben style; a psalm of David.] I will thank the LORD with all my heart! I will tell about all your amazing deeds!
Psalms 9 : 2 (NET)
I will be happy and rejoice in you! I will sing praises to you, O sovereign One!
Psalms 9 : 3 (NET)
When my enemies turn back, they trip and are defeated before you.
Psalms 9 : 4 (NET)
For you defended my just cause; from your throne you pronounced a just decision.
Psalms 9 : 5 (NET)
You terrified the nations with your battle cry; you destroyed the wicked; you permanently wiped out all memory of them.
Psalms 9 : 6 (NET)
The enemy's cities have been reduced to permanent ruins; you destroyed their cities; all memory of the enemies has perished.
Psalms 9 : 7 (NET)
But the LORD rules forever; he reigns in a just manner.
Psalms 9 : 8 (NET)
He judges the world fairly; he makes just legal decisions for the nations.
Psalms 9 : 9 (NET)
Consequently the LORD provides safety for the oppressed; he provides safety in times of trouble.
Psalms 9 : 10 (NET)
Your loyal followers trust in you, for you, LORD, do not abandon those who seek your help.
Psalms 9 : 11 (NET)
Sing praises to the LORD, who rules in Zion! Tell the nations what he has done!
Psalms 9 : 12 (NET)
For the one who takes revenge against murderers took notice of the oppressed; he did not overlook their cry for help
Psalms 9 : 13 (NET)
when they prayed: "Have mercy on me, LORD! See how I am oppressed by those who hate me, O one who can snatch me away from the gates of death!
Psalms 9 : 14 (NET)
Then I will tell about all your praiseworthy acts; in the gates of Daughter Zion I will rejoice because of your deliverance."
Psalms 9 : 15 (NET)
The nations fell into the pit they had made; their feet were caught in the net they had hidden.
Psalms 9 : 16 (NET)
The LORD revealed himself; he accomplished justice; the wicked were ensnared by their own actions. (Higgaion. Selah)
Psalms 9 : 17 (NET)
The wicked are turned back and sent to Sheol; this is the destiny of all the nations that ignore God,
Psalms 9 : 18 (NET)
for the needy are not permanently ignored, the hopes of the oppressed are not forever dashed.
Psalms 9 : 19 (NET)
Rise up, LORD! Don't let men be defiant! May the nations be judged in your presence!
Psalms 9 : 20 (NET)
Terrify them, LORD! Let the nations know they are mere mortals! (Selah)
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