Psalm 9:1-20
For the choir director; on Muth-labben.
A Psalm of David.
I will give thanks to the Lord with all my heart;
I will tell of all Thy wonders.
[2] I will be glad and exult in Thee;
I will sing praise to Thy name, O Most High.
[3] When my enemies turn back,
They stumble and perish before Thee.
[4] For Thou hast maintained my just cause;
Thou dost sit on the throne judging righteously.
[5] Thou hast rebuked the nations; Thou hast destroyed the wicked;
Thou hast blotted out their name forever and ever.
[6] The enemy has come to an end in perpetual ruins,
And Thou hast uprooted the cities;
The very memory of them has perished.
[7] But the Lord abides forever;
He has established His throne for judgment,
[8] And He will judge the world in righteousness;
He will execute judgment for the peoples with equity.
[9] The Lord also will be a stronghold for the oppressed,
A stronghold in times of trouble,
[10] And those who know Thy name will put their trust in Thee;
For Thou, O Lord, hast not forsaken those who seek Thee.
[11] Sing praises to the Lord, who dwells in Zion;
Declare among the peoples His deeds.
[12] For He who requires blood remembers them;
He does not forget the cry of the afflicted.
[13] Be gracious to me, O Lord;
Behold my affliction from those who hate me,
Thou who dost lift me up from the gates of death;
[14] That I may tell of all Thy praises,
That in the gates of the daughter of Zion
I may rejoice in Thy salvation.
[15] The nations have sunk down in the pit which they have made;
In the net which they hid, their own foot has been caught.
[16] The Lord has made Himself known;
He has executed judgment.
In the work of his own hands the wicked is snared.
Higgaion Selah.
[17] The wicked will return to Sheol,
Even all the nations who forget God.
[18] For the needy will not always be forgotten,
Nor the hope of the afflicted perish forever.
[19] Arise, O Lord, do not let man prevail;
Let the nations be judged before Thee.
[20] Put them in fear, O Lord;
Let the nations know that they are but men.
Selah.
Psalm 9 - Psalm 9:1-20
Open It
For the choir director; on Muth-labben.
A Psalm of David.
I will give thanks to the Lord with all my heart;
I will tell of all Thy wonders.
[2] I will be glad and exult in Thee;
I will sing praise to Thy name, O Most High.
[3] When my enemies turn back,
They stumble and perish before Thee.
[4] For Thou hast maintained my just cause;
Thou dost sit on the throne judging righteously.
[5] Thou hast rebuked the nations; Thou hast destroyed the wicked;
Thou hast blotted out their name forever and ever.
[6] The enemy has come to an end in perpetual ruins,
And Thou hast uprooted the cities;
The very memory of them has perished.
[7] But the Lord abides forever;
He has established His throne for judgment,
[8] And He will judge the world in righteousness;
He will execute judgment for the peoples with equity.
[9] The Lord also will be a stronghold for the oppressed,
A stronghold in times of trouble,
[10] And those who know Thy name will put their trust in Thee;
For Thou, O Lord, hast not forsaken those who seek Thee.
[11] Sing praises to the Lord, who dwells in Zion;
Declare among the peoples His deeds.
[12] For He who requires blood remembers them;
He does not forget the cry of the afflicted.
[13] Be gracious to me, O Lord;
Behold my affliction from those who hate me,
Thou who dost lift me up from the gates of death;
[14] That I may tell of all Thy praises,
That in the gates of the daughter of Zion
I may rejoice in Thy salvation.
[15] The nations have sunk down in the pit which they have made;
In the net which they hid, their own foot has been caught.
[16] The Lord has made Himself known;
He has executed judgment.
In the work of his own hands the wicked is snared.
Higgaion Selah.
[17] The wicked will return to Sheol,
Even all the nations who forget God.
[18] For the needy will not always be forgotten,
Nor the hope of the afflicted perish forever.
[19] Arise, O Lord, do not let man prevail;
Let the nations be judged before Thee.
[20] Put them in fear, O Lord;
Let the nations know that they are but men.
Selah.
Psalm 9 - Psalm 9:1-20
Open It
1. What misconceptions do you think many people have about God?
*2. When was a time you doubted God's presence or willingness to help?
3. What is one cause for which you have fought?
Explore It
*4. What prompted David to offer this poem of praise to the Lord? (9:1-18)
5. What theme unifies this poem? (9:1-20)
6. What did God accomplish in destroying Israel's enemies? (9:3-6)
7. To what extent were David's enemies defeated? (9:3-6)
8. How did David describe God's rule? (9:4, 7-8)
9. How does the Lord meet the needs of people who are oppressed? (9:9-10)
*10. What lesson did David learn about God's character? (9:10)
*11. Why did David call people to praise the Lord? (9:11-12)
12. For what reason did David ask the Lord to rescue him from his enemies? (9:13-14)
13. What will eventually become of the wicked under God's just rule? (9:15-18)
14. What reputation does the God of Israel have? (9:16)
15. How does God defeat the plans of wicked people? (9:16)
16. What will happen to the needy and afflicted, regardless of their place in society? (9:18)
17. What prayer concludes the psalm? (9:19-20)
Get It
18. How do the actions of Christians influence people's perception of God?
*19. What does this psalm call you to do?
*20. How should we pray when we are concerned about a wicked or unjust practice?
21. What challenge or problem do you face in your life?
22. How does God want you to handle your fears and anxieties?
23. How does this psalm encourage you about your present situation?
24. How should we follow David's example in this psalm?
25. When has the Lord been a stronghold for you in times of trouble?
26. How can you demonstrate to the Lord your praise for His help and deliverance?
27. How do the actions and attitudes of Christians influence what others think about God?
28. What do you think unbelievers could learn about God from your actions?
Apply It
29. What steps could you take to give your fears or concerns over to God?
*30. What is one way you can contribute to a righteous cause or movement?
AFFIRMATIONS
TODAY I AM
Praising and giving thanks to the LORD with all of my heart and being
Telling others about God, his attributes and his deeds
Judged rightly and fairly by God
Remembered
Having the LORD as my stronghold in times of trouble Accepting that the LORD has made himself known to me.
