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He will judge the world in righteousness and the peoples with equity.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/psalms/98.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />before the LORD, for he is coming to judge the earth. He will judge the world with justice, and the nations with fairness.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/psalms/98.htm">English Standard Version</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="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/psalms/98.htm">Berean Standard Bible</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="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/psalms/98.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />Before the LORD; for he cometh to judge the earth: with righteousness shall he judge the world, and the people with equity.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/psalms/98.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />     before the LORD, For He is coming to judge the earth. With righteousness He shall judge the world, And the peoples with equity.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/psalms/98.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />Before the LORD, for He is coming to judge the earth; He will judge the world with righteousness And the peoples with fairness.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/psalms/98.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />Before the LORD, for He is coming to judge the earth; He will judge the world with righteousness And the peoples with equity.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/psalms/98.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />Before the LORD; for He is coming to judge the earth; He will judge the world with righteousness, And the peoples with equity. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/psalms/98.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />Before Yahweh, for He is coming to judge the earth; He will judge the world with righteousness And the peoples with equity.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/psalms/98.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />Before the LORD, for He is coming to judge the earth; He will judge the world with righteousness And the peoples with fairness.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/psalms/98.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />before the LORD, for he is coming to judge the earth. He will judge the world righteously and the peoples fairly.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/psalms/98.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />before the LORD, for He is coming to judge the earth. He will judge the world righteously and the peoples fairly. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/psalms/98.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />Before Jehovah; for he cometh to judge the earth: He will judge the world with righteousness, And the peoples with equity.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/psalms/98.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />Let them worship the LORD! He is coming to judge everyone on the earth, and he will be honest and fair. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/psalms/98.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />Before the LORD, for he cometh to judge the earth: he shall judge the world with righteousness, and the peoples with equity.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/psalms/98.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />in the LORD's presence because he is coming to judge the earth. He will judge the world with justice and its people with fairness.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/psalms/98.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />because he comes to rule the earth. He will rule the peoples of the world with justice and fairness. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/psalms/98.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />in the LORD's presence, who comes to judge the earth; He'll judge the world righteously; and its people fairly.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/psalms/98.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />before the LORD! For he comes to judge the earth! He judges the world fairly, and the nations in a just manner. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/psalms/98.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />Let them sing 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="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/psalms/98.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />Before the LORD; for he cometh to judge the earth: with righteousness will he judge the world, and the people with equity.<div class="vheading2"><b>Majority Text Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/psalms/98.htm">Majority Standard Bible</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="versiontext"><a href="/web/psalms/98.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />Let them sing before Yahweh, for he comes to judge the earth. He will judge the world with righteousness, and the peoples with equity. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/psalms/98.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />Before YHWH, "" For He has come to judge the earth, "" He judges the world in righteousness, "" And the people in uprightness!<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/psalms/98.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> Before Jehovah, For He hath come to judge the earth, He judgeth the world in righteousness, And the people in uprightness!<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/psalms/98.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />Before Jehovah; for he came to judge the earth: he will judge the habitable globe in justice, and the peoples in uprightness.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/psalms/98.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />at the presence of the Lord: because he cometh to judge the earth. He shall judge the world with justice, and the people with equity. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/psalms/98.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br /><V 97:9>before the presence of the Lord. For he comes to judge the earth. He will judge the whole world with justice, and the peoples with fairness.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/psalms/98.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />Before the LORD who comes, who comes to govern the earth, To govern the world with justice and the peoples with fairness. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/psalms/98.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />at the presence of the LORD, for he is coming to judge the earth. He will judge the world with righteousness, and the peoples with equity.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/psalms/98.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />Before the LORD; for he comes to judge the earth; with righteousness shall he judge the world, and the people with equity.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/psalms/98.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />Before LORD JEHOVAH, because he comes to judge the Earth; he will judge the world in truth and the peoples in integrity! <div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/psalms/98.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />Before the LORD, for He is come to judge the earth; He will judge the world with righteousness, And the peoples with equity.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/psalms/98.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />For he is come to judge the earth; he shall judge the world in righteousness, and the nations in uprightness.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/psalms/98-9.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=12261" 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/98.htm">Sing to the LORD a New Song</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">8</span>Let the rivers clap their hands, let the mountains sing together for joy <span class="reftext">9</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/6440.htm" title="6440: lip̄·nê- (Prep-l:: N-mpc) -- Face, faces. Plural of an unused noun; the face; used in a great variety of applications; also as a preposition.">before</a> <a href="/hebrew/3068.htm" title="3068: Yah·weh (N-proper-ms) -- The proper name of the God of Israel. From hayah; self-Existent or Eternal; Jehovah, Jewish national name of God.">the LORD,</a> <a href="/hebrew/3588.htm" title="3588: kî (Conj) -- That, for, when. ">for</a> <a href="/hebrew/935.htm" title="935: ḇā (V-Qal-Prtcpl-ms) -- To come in, come, go in, go. A primitive root; to go or come.">He comes</a> <a href="/hebrew/8199.htm" title="8199: liš·pōṭ (Prep-l:: V-Qal-Inf) -- To judge, govern. ">to judge</a> <a href="/hebrew/776.htm" title="776: hā·’ā·reṣ (Art:: N-fs) -- Earth, land. From an unused root probably meaning to be firm; the earth.">the earth.</a> <a href="/hebrew/8199.htm" title="8199: yiš·pōṭ- (V-Qal-Imperf-3ms) -- To judge, govern. ">He will judge</a> <a href="/hebrew/8398.htm" title="8398: tê·ḇêl (N-fs) -- From yabal; the earth; by extension, the globe; by implication, its inhabitants; specifically, a partic. Land, as Babylonia, Palestine.">the world</a> <a href="/hebrew/6664.htm" title="6664: bə·ṣe·ḏeq (Prep-b:: N-ms) -- Rightness, righteousness. From tsadaq; the right; also equity or prosperity.">with righteousness</a> <a href="/hebrew/5971.htm" title="5971: wə·‘am·mîm (Conj-w:: N-mp) -- From amam; a people; specifically, a tribe; hence troops or attendants; figuratively, a flock.">and the peoples</a> <a href="/hebrew/4339.htm" title="4339: bə·mê·šā·rîm (Prep-b:: N-mp) -- Evenness, uprightness, equity. From yashar; evenness, i.e. prosperity or concord; also straightness, i.e. rectitude.">with equity.</a> </span><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="/revelation/19-11.htm">Revelation 19:11</a></span><br />Then I saw heaven standing open, and there before me was a white horse. And its rider is called Faithful and True. With righteousness He judges and wages war.<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.<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 5:22-23</a></span><br />Furthermore, the Father judges no one, but has assigned all judgment to the Son, / so that all may honor the Son just as they honor the Father. Whoever does not honor the Son does not honor the Father who sent Him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_timothy/4-1.htm">2 Timothy 4:1</a></span><br />I charge you in the presence of God and of Christ Jesus, who will judge the living and the dead, and in view of His appearing and His kingdom:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_corinthians/5-10.htm">2 Corinthians 5:10</a></span><br />For we must all appear before the judgment seat of Christ, that each one may receive his due for the things done in the body, whether good or bad.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/revelation/20-12.htm">Revelation 20:12</a></span><br />And I saw the dead, great and small, standing before the throne. And books were opened, and one of them was the Book of Life. And the dead were judged according to their deeds, as recorded in the books.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/hebrews/9-27.htm">Hebrews 9:27</a></span><br />Just as man is appointed to die once, and after that to face judgment,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/romans/14-10.htm">Romans 14:10</a></span><br />Why, then, do you judge your brother? Or why do you belittle your brother? For we will all stand before God’s judgment seat.<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/42-1.htm">Isaiah 42:1</a></span><br />“Here is My Servant, whom I uphold, My Chosen One, in whom My soul delights. I will put My Spirit on Him, and He will bring justice to the nations.<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/26-9.htm">Isaiah 26:9</a></span><br />My soul longs for You in the night; indeed, my spirit seeks You at dawn. For when Your judgments come upon the earth, the people of the world learn righteousness.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/51-5.htm">Isaiah 51:5</a></span><br />My righteousness draws near, My salvation is on the way, and My arms will bring justice to the nations. The islands will look for Me and wait in hope for My arm.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">Before the LORD; for he comes to judge the earth: with righteousness shall he judge the world, and the people with equity.</p><p class="hdg">for he cometh</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/96-10.htm">Psalm 96:10,13</a></b></br> Say among the heathen <i>that</i> the LORD reigneth: the world also shall be established that it shall not be moved: he shall judge the people righteously… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/revelation/1-7.htm">Revelation 1:7</a></b></br> Behold, he cometh with clouds; and every eye shall see him, and they <i>also</i> which pierced him: and all kindreds of the earth shall wail because of him. Even so, Amen.</p><p class="hdg">with righteousness</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/67-4.htm">Psalm 67:4</a></b></br> O let the nations be glad and sing for joy: for thou shalt judge the people righteously, and govern the nations upon earth. Selah.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/72-2.htm">Psalm 72:2</a></b></br> He shall judge thy people with righteousness, and thy poor with judgment.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/isaiah/5-16.htm">Isaiah 5:16</a></b></br> But the LORD of hosts shall be exalted in judgment, and God that is holy shall be sanctified in righteousness.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/psalms/97-8.htm">Decisions</a> <a href="/psalms/98-4.htm">Earth</a> <a href="/psalms/96-10.htm">Equity</a> <a href="/psalms/96-13.htm">Judge</a> <a href="/psalms/96-13.htm">Judgeth</a> <a href="/psalms/97-2.htm">Judging</a> <a href="/psalms/97-6.htm">Peoples</a> <a href="/psalms/98-2.htm">Righteousness</a> <a href="/psalms/98-8.htm">Sing</a> <a href="/psalms/94-15.htm">True.</a> <a href="/psalms/96-10.htm">Uprightness</a> <a href="/psalms/98-7.htm">World</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/psalms/99-4.htm">Decisions</a> <a href="/psalms/99-1.htm">Earth</a> <a href="/psalms/99-4.htm">Equity</a> <a href="/psalms/105-7.htm">Judge</a> <a href="/proverbs/29-14.htm">Judgeth</a> <a href="/psalms/99-4.htm">Judging</a> <a href="/psalms/99-1.htm">Peoples</a> <a href="/psalms/99-4.htm">Righteousness</a> <a href="/psalms/101-1.htm">Sing</a> <a href="/psalms/99-4.htm">True.</a> <a href="/psalms/99-4.htm">Uprightness</a> <a href="/proverbs/8-23.htm">World</a><div class="vheading2">Psalm 98</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/98-1.htm">The psalmist exhorts the Jews</a></span><br><span class="reftext">4. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/98-4.htm">The Gentiles</a></span><br><span class="reftext">7. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/98-7.htm">And all the creatures, to praise God</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'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div><br /><br /> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> <br /><br /> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/psalms/98.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/psalms/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/psalms/98.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div><b>before the LORD</b><br>This phrase emphasizes the presence and authority of God. In biblical context, being "before the LORD" signifies standing in His presence, acknowledging His sovereignty and holiness. The Israelites understood the importance of approaching God with reverence, as seen in the construction of the Tabernacle and later the Temple, where God's presence was believed to dwell. This phrase also connects to the idea of worship and submission to God's will, as seen in passages like <a href="/exodus/19-17.htm">Exodus 19:17</a>, where the people stood before the LORD at Mount Sinai.<p><b>for He comes to judge the earth</b><br>This statement reflects the anticipation of God's intervention in human history. The concept of divine judgment is a recurring theme in the Bible, where God is portrayed as the ultimate judge who will hold the world accountable. This expectation is rooted in the prophetic literature, such as <a href="/isaiah/11-4.htm">Isaiah 11:4</a>, which speaks of the Messiah judging with righteousness. The coming of the LORD to judge is also a future hope for believers, pointing to the eschatological return of Christ, as described in <a href="/revelation/19-11.htm">Revelation 19:11-16</a>.<p><b>He will judge the world with righteousness</b><br>Righteousness in biblical terms refers to God's perfect moral standard and justice. This phrase assures that God's judgment will be fair and just, unlike human judgments that can be flawed or biased. The righteousness of God's judgment is a theme found throughout the Psalms and the Prophets, such as in <a href="/psalms/96-13.htm">Psalm 96:13</a> and <a href="/isaiah/11-3.htm">Isaiah 11:3-5</a>. It also foreshadows the role of Jesus Christ, who is described as the righteous judge in <a href="/2_timothy/4-8.htm">2 Timothy 4:8</a>, emphasizing His sinless nature and perfect justice.<p><b>and the peoples with equity</b><br>Equity here denotes fairness and impartiality. God's judgment is not only righteous but also equitable, meaning it is applied equally to all people, regardless of status or background. This reflects the biblical principle that God shows no partiality, as stated in <a href="/acts/10-34.htm">Acts 10:34-35</a>. The idea of equitable judgment is comforting to those who seek justice and is a call to live according to God's standards. It also highlights the inclusive nature of God's kingdom, where all nations and peoples are subject to His just rule, as seen in <a href="/revelation/7-9.htm">Revelation 7:9</a>.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_lord.htm">The LORD (Yahweh)</a></b><br>The central figure in this verse, representing God as the ultimate judge who comes to bring justice and righteousness to the earth.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_earth.htm">The Earth</a></b><br>The realm over which God exercises His judgment, encompassing all creation and humanity.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_world.htm">The World</a></b><br>Refers to the inhabitants of the earth, highlighting the scope of God's righteous judgment.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_peoples.htm">The Peoples</a></b><br>All nations and ethnic groups, emphasizing the universal nature of God's equitable judgment.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/j/judgment_event.htm">Judgment Event</a></b><br>The anticipated time when God will come to judge the earth, a future event that brings hope and accountability.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/g/god's_righteous_judgment.htm">God's Righteous Judgment</a></b><br>God's judgment is characterized by righteousness, meaning it is fair, just, and in accordance with His holy nature. Believers can trust in God's perfect justice.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/u/universal_scope_of_judgment.htm">Universal Scope of Judgment</a></b><br>God's judgment is not limited to a specific group but extends to all peoples and nations. This calls for a global perspective in our understanding of God's justice.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/e/equity_in_judgment.htm">Equity in Judgment</a></b><br>The term "equity" implies impartiality and fairness. God's judgment is not biased or unjust, reminding us to reflect His fairness in our dealings with others.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/a/anticipation_of_divine_justice.htm">Anticipation of Divine Justice</a></b><br>The anticipation of God's coming judgment should inspire hope and accountability. Believers are encouraged to live righteously in light of God's future judgment.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/c/call_to_worship_and_reverence.htm">Call to Worship and Reverence</a></b><br>Recognizing God's role as judge should lead to worship and reverence, acknowledging His sovereignty and holiness.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_psalm_98.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Psalm 98</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_does_psalm_98_align_with_injustice.htm">Psalm 98 portrays God as righteous and just, yet countless injustices have occurred throughout history--how does this align with a fair divine judgment?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_does_isaiah_63_1-3_show_divine_justice.htm">In Isaiah 63:1–3, how can the imagery of garments stained with blood be reconciled with the prophet’s claim of divine justice without external historical evidence? </a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/does_psalm_59_13_conflict_with_mercy.htm">Does the violent imagery in Psalm 59:13 conflict with the Bible’s broader moral teachings on mercy and forgiveness? </a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_is_the_bible's_view_on_child_salvation.htm">What does the Bible say about salvation for children?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/psalms/98.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(9) See <a href="/psalms/96-13.htm" title="Before the LORD: for he comes, for he comes to judge the earth: he shall judge the world with righteousness, and the people with his truth.">Psalm 96:13</a>.<p><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/psalms/98.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 9.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">For he cometh to judge the earth.</span> Nature, inanimate and animate, may well be asked to rejoice when God comes to judge the earth - since he is sure to judge it aright. <span class="cmt_word">With righteousness shall he judge the world, and the people with equity.</span> "God by his righteous judgment will bring the whole earth from a state of sorrow into a state of salvation and joy" (Hengstenberg). <p> <p> <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/psalms/98-9.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">before</span><br /><span class="heb">לִֽפְֽנֵי־</span> <span class="translit">(lip̄·nê-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-l | Noun - masculine plural construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6440.htm">Strong's 6440: </a> </span><span class="str2">The face</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the LORD,</span><br /><span class="heb">יְהוָ֗ה</span> <span class="translit">(Yah·weh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3068.htm">Strong's 3068: </a> </span><span class="str2">LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel</span><br /><br /><span class="word">for</span><br /><span class="heb">כִּ֥י</span> <span class="translit">(kî)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunction<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> </span><span class="str2">A relative conjunction</span><br /><br /><span class="word">He comes</span><br /><span class="heb">בָא֮</span> <span class="translit">(ḇā)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_935.htm">Strong's 935: </a> </span><span class="str2">To come in, come, go in, go</span><br /><br /><span class="word">to judge</span><br /><span class="heb">לִשְׁפֹּ֪ט</span> <span class="translit">(liš·pōṭ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-l | Verb - Qal - Infinitive construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_8199.htm">Strong's 8199: </a> </span><span class="str2">To judge, pronounce sentence, to vindicate, punish, to govern, to litigate</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the earth.</span><br /><span class="heb">הָ֫אָ֥רֶץ</span> <span class="translit">(hā·’ā·reṣ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article | Noun - feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_776.htm">Strong's 776: </a> </span><span class="str2">Earth, land</span><br /><br /><span class="word">He will judge</span><br /><span class="heb">יִשְׁפֹּֽט־</span> <span class="translit">(yiš·pōṭ-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_8199.htm">Strong's 8199: </a> </span><span class="str2">To judge, pronounce sentence, to vindicate, punish, to govern, to litigate</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the world</span><br /><span class="heb">תֵּבֵ֥ל</span> <span class="translit">(tê·ḇêl)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_8398.htm">Strong's 8398: </a> </span><span class="str2">The earth, the globe, its inhabitants, a particular land</span><br /><br /><span class="word">with righteousness,</span><br /><span class="heb">בְּצֶ֑דֶק</span> <span class="translit">(bə·ṣe·ḏeq)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-b | Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6664.htm">Strong's 6664: </a> </span><span class="str2">The right, equity, prosperity</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and the peoples</span><br /><span class="heb">וְ֝עַמִּ֗ים</span> <span class="translit">(wə·‘am·mîm)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5971.htm">Strong's 5971: </a> </span><span class="str2">A people, a tribe, troops, attendants, a flock</span><br /><br /><span class="word">with equity.</span><br /><span class="heb">בְּמֵישָׁרִֽים׃</span> <span class="translit">(bə·mê·šā·rîm)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-b | Noun - masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4339.htm">Strong's 4339: </a> </span><span class="str2">Evenness, prosperity, concord, straightness, rectitude</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/psalms/98-9.htm">Psalm 98:9 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/psalms/98-9.htm">Psalm 98:9 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/psalms/98-9.htm">Psalm 98:9 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/psalms/98-9.htm">Psalm 98:9 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/psalms/98-9.htm">Psalm 98:9 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/psalms/98-9.htm">Psalm 98:9 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/psalms/98-9.htm">Psalm 98:9 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/psalms/98-9.htm">Psalm 98:9 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/psalms/98-9.htm">Psalm 98:9 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/psalms/98-9.htm">Psalm 98:9 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/psalms/98-9.htm">OT Poetry: Psalm 98:9 Let them sing before Yahweh for he (Psalm Ps Psa.) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/psalms/98-8.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Psalm 98:8"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Psalm 98:8" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/psalms/99-1.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Psalm 99:1"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Psalm 99:1" /></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>