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Rule over them from on high.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/psalms/7.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />Let the assembly of the peoples be gathered about you; over it return on high.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/psalms/7.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />Let the assembled peoples gather around You; take Your seat over them on high.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/psalms/7.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />So shall the congregation of the people compass thee about: for their sakes therefore return thou on high.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/psalms/7.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />So the congregation of the peoples shall surround You; For their sakes, therefore, return on high.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/psalms/7.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />Let the assembly of the peoples encompass You, And return on high over it.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/psalms/7.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />Let the assembly of the peoples encompass You, And over them return on high.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/psalms/7.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />And let the assembly of the peoples encompass Thee; And over them return Thou on high.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/psalms/7.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />Let the congregation of the peoples encompass You, And over them return on high.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/psalms/7.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />Let the assembly of the nations be gathered around You, And return on high over them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/psalms/7.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Let the assembly of peoples gather around you; take your seat on high over it.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/psalms/7.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Let the assembly of peoples gather around You; take Your seat on high over it. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/psalms/7.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />And let the congregation of the peoples compass thee about; And over them return thou on high.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/psalms/7.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />Make the nations come to you, as you sit on your throne above them all. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/psalms/7.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />And let the congregation of the peoples compass thee about: and over them return thou on high.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/psalms/7.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />Let an assembly of people gather around you. Take your seat high above them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/psalms/7.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />so bring together all the peoples around you, and rule over them from above. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/psalms/7.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />Let the assembly of the peoples gather around you, and you will sit high above them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/psalms/7.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />Let the assembled peoples gather around You; take Your seat over them on high.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/psalms/7.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />The countries are assembled all around you; take once more your rightful place over them! <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/psalms/7.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />And let the congregation of the peoples surround you, and rule over them on high.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/psalms/7.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />So shall the congregation of the people encompass thee: for their sakes therefore return thou on high.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/psalms/7.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />Let the congregation of the peoples surround you. Rule over them on high. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/psalms/7.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />And a congregation of peoples surround You, "" And over it turn back on high.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/psalms/7.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> And a company of peoples compass Thee, And over it on high turn Thou back,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/psalms/7.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />And the assembly of the people shall surround thee: and for it turn back on high.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/psalms/7.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />and a congregation of people shall surround thee. And for their sakes return thou on high. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/psalms/7.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br /><V 7:8>and a congregation of people will surround you. And, because of this, return on high.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/psalms/7.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />Have the assembly of the peoples gather about you; and return on high above them, <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/psalms/7.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />Let the assembly of the peoples be gathered around you, and over it take your seat on high.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/psalms/7.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />Let the congregation of the peoples circle thee about; and for their sakes therefore return thou on high.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/psalms/7.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />And the congregation of the peoples will surround you, and for its sake you shall return on high.<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/psalms/7.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />And let the congregation of the peoples compass Thee about, And over them return Thou on high.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/psalms/7.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />And the congregation of the nations shall compass thee: and for this cause do thou return on high.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/psalms/7-7.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/nFaD2oDhKPc?start=509" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/psalms/7.htm">I Take Refuge in You</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">6</span>Arise, O LORD, in Your anger; rise up against the fury of my enemies. Awake, my God, and ordain judgment. <span class="reftext">7</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/5712.htm" title="5712: wa·‘ă·ḏaṯ (Conj-w:: N-fsc) -- Congregation. Feminine of ed in the original sense of fixture; a stated assemblage.">Let the assembled</a> <a href="/hebrew/3816.htm" title="3816: lə·’um·mîm (N-mp) -- People. Or l owm; from an unused root meaning to gather; a community.">peoples</a> <a href="/hebrew/5437.htm" title="5437: tə·sō·wḇ·ḇe·kā (V-Piel-Imperf-3fs:: 2mse) -- A primitive root; to revolve, surround, or border; used in various applications, literally and figuratively.">gather around You;</a> <a href="/hebrew/7725.htm" title="7725: šū·ḇāh (V-Qal-Imp-ms:: 3fs) -- A primitive root; to turn back transitively or intransitively, literally or figuratively; generally to retreat; often adverbial, again.">take Your seat</a> <a href="/hebrew/5921.htm" title="5921: wə·‘ā·le·hā (Conj-w:: Prep:: 3fs) -- Properly, the same as al used as a preposition; above, over, upon, or against in a great variety of applications.">over them</a> <a href="/hebrew/4791.htm" title="4791: lam·mā·rō·wm (Prep-l, Art:: N-ms) -- Height. From ruwm; altitude, i.e. Concretely, abstractly (elation), or adverbially (aloft).">on high.</a> </span><span class="reftext">8</span>The LORD judges the peoples; vindicate me, O LORD, according to my righteousness and integrity.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/9-19.htm">Psalm 9:19</a></span><br />Rise up, O LORD, do not let man prevail; let the nations be judged in Your presence.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/82-8.htm">Psalm 82:8</a></span><br />Arise, O God, judge the earth, for all the nations are Your inheritance.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/50-4.htm">Psalm 50:4</a></span><br />He summons the heavens above, and the earth, that He may judge His people:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/96-13.htm">Psalm 96:13</a></span><br />before the LORD, for He is coming—He is coming to judge the earth. He will judge the world in righteousness and the peoples in His faithfulness.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/98-9.htm">Psalm 98:9</a></span><br />before the LORD, for He comes to judge the earth. He will judge the world with righteousness and the peoples with equity.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/2-4.htm">Isaiah 2:4</a></span><br />Then He will judge between the nations and arbitrate for many peoples. They will beat their swords into plowshares and their spears into pruning hooks. Nation will no longer take up the sword against nation, nor train anymore for war.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/11-4.htm">Isaiah 11:4</a></span><br />but with righteousness He will judge the poor, and with equity He will decide for the lowly of the earth. He will strike the earth with the rod of His mouth and slay the wicked with the breath of His lips.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/33-22.htm">Isaiah 33:22</a></span><br />For the LORD is our Judge, the LORD is our lawgiver, the LORD is our King. It is He who will save us.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/daniel/7-10.htm">Daniel 7:10</a></span><br />A river of fire was flowing, coming out from His presence. Thousands upon thousands attended Him, and myriads upon myriads stood before Him. The court was convened, and the books were opened.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/joel/3-12.htm">Joel 3:12</a></span><br />Let the nations be roused and advance to the Valley of Jehoshaphat, for there I will sit down to judge all the nations on every side.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/25-31.htm">Matthew 25:31-32</a></span><br />When the Son of Man comes in His glory, and all the angels with Him, He will sit on His glorious throne. / All the nations will be gathered before Him, and He will separate the people one from another, as a shepherd separates the sheep from the goats.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/john/5-22.htm">John 5:22</a></span><br />Furthermore, the Father judges no one, but has assigned all judgment to the Son,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/john/5-27.htm">John 5:27</a></span><br />And He has given Him authority to execute judgment, because He is the Son of Man.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/17-31.htm">Acts 17:31</a></span><br />For He has set a day when He will judge the world with justice by the Man He has appointed. He has given proof of this to everyone by raising Him from the dead.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/romans/2-16.htm">Romans 2:16</a></span><br />on the day when God will judge men’s secrets through Christ Jesus, as proclaimed by my gospel.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">So shall the congregation of the people compass you about: for their sakes therefore return you on high.</p><p class="hdg">So</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/48-11.htm">Psalm 48:11</a></b></br> Let mount Zion rejoice, let the daughters of Judah be glad, because of thy judgments.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/58-10.htm">Psalm 58:10,11</a></b></br> The righteous shall rejoice when he seeth the vengeance: he shall wash his feet in the blood of the wicked… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/revelation/11-17.htm">Revelation 11:17,18</a></b></br> Saying, We give thee thanks, O Lord God Almighty, which art, and wast, and art to come; because thou hast taken to thee thy great power, and hast reigned… </p><p class="hdg">return</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/93-4.htm">Psalm 93:4</a></b></br> The LORD on high <i>is</i> mightier than the noise of many waters, <i>yea, than</i> the mighty waves of the sea.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/113-5.htm">Psalm 113:5,6</a></b></br> Who <i>is</i> like unto the LORD our God, who dwelleth on high, … </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/138-6.htm">Psalm 138:6</a></b></br> Though the LORD <i>be</i> high, yet hath he respect unto the lowly: but the proud he knoweth afar off.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/psalms/2-1.htm">Assembled</a> <a href="/psalms/1-5.htm">Assembly</a> <a href="/psalms/1-5.htm">Company</a> <a href="/psalms/5-12.htm">Compass</a> <a href="/psalms/1-5.htm">Congregation</a> <a href="/psalms/5-12.htm">Encompass</a> <a href="/psalms/2-2.htm">Gather</a> <a href="/job/34-14.htm">Gathered</a> <a href="/job/41-34.htm">High</a> <a href="/job/36-32.htm">Meeting</a> <a href="/psalms/2-8.htm">Nations</a> <a href="/psalms/2-1.htm">Peoples</a> <a href="/psalms/5-12.htm">Round</a> <a href="/psalms/2-9.htm">Rule</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/16-21.htm">Sakes</a> <a href="/psalms/2-4.htm">Seat</a> <a href="/psalms/5-12.htm">Surround</a> <a href="/psalms/6-10.htm">Turn</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/psalms/35-15.htm">Assembled</a> <a href="/psalms/22-16.htm">Assembly</a> <a href="/psalms/14-5.htm">Company</a> <a href="/psalms/17-9.htm">Compass</a> <a href="/psalms/22-22.htm">Congregation</a> <a href="/psalms/17-9.htm">Encompass</a> <a href="/psalms/26-9.htm">Gather</a> <a href="/psalms/33-7.htm">Gathered</a> <a href="/psalms/7-8.htm">High</a> <a href="/psalms/22-25.htm">Meeting</a> <a href="/psalms/9-5.htm">Nations</a> <a href="/psalms/7-8.htm">Peoples</a> <a href="/psalms/17-9.htm">Round</a> <a href="/psalms/8-6.htm">Rule</a> <a href="/psalms/105-14.htm">Sakes</a> <a href="/psalms/9-7.htm">Seat</a> <a href="/psalms/17-9.htm">Surround</a> <a href="/psalms/7-12.htm">Turn</a><div class="vheading2">Psalm 7</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/7-1.htm">David prays against the malice of his enemies, professing his innocence</a></span><br><span class="reftext">10. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/7-10.htm">By faith he sees his defense, and the destruction of his enemies</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; 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In the context of ancient Israel, assemblies were often convened for significant religious or judicial purposes, such as festivals or legal matters (<a href="/deuteronomy/16-16.htm">Deuteronomy 16:16</a>). The gathering of peoples can also be seen as a foreshadowing of the eschatological gathering of nations before God, as depicted in prophetic literature (<a href="/isaiah/2-2.htm">Isaiah 2:2-4</a>). This assembly reflects the communal aspect of worship and the acknowledgment of God's sovereignty by all nations, aligning with the vision of a united worship in <a href="/revelation/7-9.htm">Revelation 7:9</a>.<p><b>take Your seat over them on high.</b><br>This phrase emphasizes God's position as the supreme judge and ruler. The imagery of God taking His seat "on high" signifies His authority and majesty, reminiscent of a king sitting on a throne. In the ancient Near Eastern context, kings would sit on elevated thrones to signify their power and to preside over legal matters. Biblically, this is echoed in passages like <a href="/psalms/47-8.htm">Psalm 47:8</a>, where God is described as reigning over the nations from His holy throne. Theologically, this can be seen as a type of Christ, who is seated at the right hand of the Father, interceding for believers and exercising divine authority (<a href="/hebrews/1-3.htm">Hebrews 1:3</a>). This seating also anticipates the final judgment, where Christ will judge the living and the dead (<a href="/matthew/25-31.htm">Matthew 25:31-32</a>).<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/d/david.htm">David</a></b><br>The author of the psalm, who is seeking God's justice and protection from his enemies.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/g/god.htm">God</a></b><br>The central figure to whom David directs his plea for justice and righteousness.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/a/assembled_peoples.htm">Assembled Peoples</a></b><br>Refers to the nations or groups of people who are called to gather around God, acknowledging His sovereignty.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/e/enemies_of_david.htm">Enemies of David</a></b><br>Though not directly mentioned in this verse, they are the context for David's plea throughout the psalm.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/j/judgment_seat.htm">Judgment Seat</a></b><br>Symbolizes God's authority and His role as the ultimate judge over all peoples.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/g/god's_sovereignty.htm">God's Sovereignty</a></b><br>Recognize that God is the ultimate authority over all nations and peoples. His judgment is righteous and just.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/c/call_to_gather.htm">Call to Gather</a></b><br>As believers, we are called to gather in God's presence, acknowledging His lordship and seeking His guidance.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/trust_in_divine_justice.htm">Trust in Divine Justice</a></b><br>In times of trouble or injustice, trust that God sees all and will judge rightly in His time.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/c/community_of_believers.htm">Community of Believers</a></b><br>The "assembled peoples" can also be seen as the community of believers who come together to worship and honor God.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/l/living_under_god's_authority.htm">Living Under God's Authority</a></b><br>Live your life with the awareness that God is the supreme judge, and align your actions with His will.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_psalm_7.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Psalm 7</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/does_psalm_7_6-7_clash_with_science.htm">Does the portrayal of divine judgment in Psalm 7:6–7 conflict with modern scientific understandings of natural events and cause-and-effect? </a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/does_psalm_117_conflict_with_deut._7_6.htm">Does Psalm 117 conflict with other biblical passages that imply exclusivity or a chosen people, such as Deuteronomy 7:6, and if so, how?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/psalm_149_7_vs._modern_religious_tolerance.htm">Psalm 149:7 - Given the psalm's directive to carry out judgments on other nations, how does this reconcile with modern views on religious tolerance?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_exalt_israel's_horn,_not_others.htm">Why is God said to exalt 'the horn of his people' only for Israel, excluding other nations? (Psalm 148:14)</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/psalms/7.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(7) <span class= "bld">So shall.</span>--This clause is also in the optative: "let the communities of peoples be gathered round thee."<p><span class= "bld">For their sakes.</span>--Rather, <span class= "ital">over or above it, </span>as in LXX. The poet has a vision of judgment. Jehovah summons the nations, arranges them at His tribunal, and then returns to His high throne to preside. This explanation is more consonant with the context (see next verse) than to suppose the judgment to have taken place between the two causes of the verse, and the departure of God into the height "as a victor after battle" (Delitzsch), or "in proof of His supremacy as judge" (Ewald). This picture of arraigned nations is certainly in favour of the view which makes the psalm the expression of the feelings of the community rather than of an individual.<p><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/psalms/7.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 7.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">So shall the congregation of the people compass thee about</span>. Titan, if thou wilt show thyself in judgment, the congregation of the <span class="accented">peoples</span> - <span class="accented">not</span>, apparently, Israel only - will crowd around thee, in acknowledgment of thy majesty, and recognize in thee the righteous Judge of all the earth. <span class="cmt_word">For their sakes therefore return thou on high</span>; rather, <span class="accented">and above it</span> (or, above <span class="accented">them</span>; <span class="accented">i.e.</span> above the congregation of the peoples) re<span class="accented">turn thou on high.</span> After coming down to earth, and executing judgment, then go back to thy throne in heaven. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/psalms/7-7.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div><span class="word">Let the assembled</span><br /><span class="heb">וַעֲדַ֣ת</span> <span class="translit">(wa·‘ă·ḏaṯ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Noun - feminine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5712.htm">Strong's 5712: </a> </span><span class="str2">A stated assemblage</span><br /><br /><span class="word">peoples</span><br /><span class="heb">לְ֭אֻמִּים</span> <span class="translit">(lə·’um·mîm)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3816.htm">Strong's 3816: </a> </span><span class="str2">A community</span><br /><br /><span class="word">encompass You;</span><br /><span class="heb">תְּסוֹבְבֶ֑ךָּ</span> <span class="translit">(tə·sō·wḇ·ḇe·kā)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Piel - Imperfect - third person feminine singular | second person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5437.htm">Strong's 5437: </a> </span><span class="str2">To turn about, go around, surround</span><br /><br /><span class="word">take Your seat</span><br /><span class="heb">שֽׁוּבָה׃</span> <span class="translit">(šū·ḇāh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Imperative - masculine singular | third person feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7725.htm">Strong's 7725: </a> </span><span class="str2">To turn back, in, to retreat, again</span><br /><br /><span class="word">over them</span><br /><span class="heb">וְ֝עָלֶ֗יהָ</span> <span class="translit">(wə·‘ā·le·hā)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Preposition | third person feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5921.htm">Strong's 5921: </a> </span><span class="str2">Above, over, upon, against</span><br /><br /><span class="word">on high.</span><br /><span class="heb">לַמָּר֥וֹם</span> <span class="translit">(lam·mā·rō·wm)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-l, Article | Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4791.htm">Strong's 4791: </a> </span><span class="str2">Altitude</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/psalms/7-7.htm">Psalm 7:7 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/psalms/7-7.htm">Psalm 7:7 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/psalms/7-7.htm">Psalm 7:7 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/psalms/7-7.htm">Psalm 7:7 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/psalms/7-7.htm">Psalm 7:7 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/psalms/7-7.htm">Psalm 7:7 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/psalms/7-7.htm">Psalm 7:7 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/psalms/7-7.htm">Psalm 7:7 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/psalms/7-7.htm">Psalm 7:7 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/psalms/7-7.htm">Psalm 7:7 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/psalms/7-7.htm">OT Poetry: Psalm 7:7 Let the congregation of the peoples surround (Psalm Ps Psa.) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/psalms/7-6.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Psalm 7:6"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Psalm 7:6" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/psalms/7-8.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Psalm 7:8"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Psalm 7:8" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>