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he judges the peoples with uprightness.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/psalms/9.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />He judges the world with justice; He governs the people with equity.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/psalms/9.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />And he shall judge the world in righteousness, he shall minister judgment to the people in uprightness.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/psalms/9.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />He shall judge the world in righteousness, And He shall administer judgment for the peoples in uprightness.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/psalms/9.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />And He will judge the world in righteousness; He will execute judgment for the peoples fairly.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/psalms/9.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />And He will judge the world in righteousness; He will execute judgment for the peoples with equity.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/psalms/9.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />And He will judge the world in righteousness; He will execute judgment for the peoples with equity.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/psalms/9.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />And He will judge the world in righteousness; He will render justice for the peoples with equity.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/psalms/9.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />And He will judge the world in righteousness; He will execute judgment for the nations with fairness (equity).<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/psalms/9.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />And he judges the world with righteousness; he executes judgment on the nations with fairness.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/psalms/9.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />He judges the world with righteousness; He executes judgment on the nations with fairness. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/psalms/9.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />And he will judge the world in righteousness, He will minister judgment to the peoples in uprightness.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/psalms/9.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />You judge the world fairly and treat all nations with justice. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/psalms/9.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />And he shall judge the world in righteousness, he shall minister judgment to the peoples in uprightness.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/psalms/9.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />He alone judges the world with righteousness. He judges [its] people fairly.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/psalms/9.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />He rules the world with righteousness; he judges the nations with justice. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/psalms/9.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />He will judge the world righteously and make just decisions for the people.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/psalms/9.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />He judges the world with justice; He governs the people with equity.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/psalms/9.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />He judges the world fairly; he makes just legal decisions for the nations. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/psalms/9.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />And he will judge the world in righteousness. He will judge the peoples with equity.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/psalms/9.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />And he shall judge the world in righteousness, he shall minister judgment to the people in uprightness.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/psalms/9.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />He will judge the world in righteousness. He will administer judgment to the peoples in uprightness. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/psalms/9.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />And He judges the world in righteousness, "" He judges the peoples in uprightness.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/psalms/9.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> And He judgeth the world in righteousness, He judgeth the peoples in uprightness.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/psalms/9.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />And he will judge the habitable globe in justice, he will judge peoples in uprightness.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/psalms/9.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />and he shall judge the world in equity, he shall judge the people in justice. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/psalms/9.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br /><V 9:9>And he will judge the whole world in equity. He will judge the people in justice.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/psalms/9.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />It is he who judges the world with justice, who judges the peoples with fairness. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/psalms/9.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />He judges the world with righteousness; he judges the peoples with equity.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/psalms/9.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />And he shall judge the world in righteousness and the people in uprightness.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/psalms/9.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />For he shall judge the world in truth and the nations in integrity.<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/psalms/9.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />And He will judge the world in righteousness, He will minister judgment to the peoples with equity.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/psalms/9.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />And he will judge the world in righteousness, he will judge the nations in uprightness.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/psalms/9-8.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=721" 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/9.htm">I Will Give Thanks to the LORD</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">7</span>But the LORD abides forever; He has established His throne for judgment. <span class="reftext">8</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/1931.htm" title="1931: wə·hū (Conj-w:: Pro-3ms) -- He, she, it. ">He</a> <a href="/hebrew/8199.htm" title="8199: yiš·pōṭ- (V-Qal-Imperf-3ms) -- To judge, govern. ">judges</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 justice;</a> <a href="/hebrew/1777.htm" title="1777: yā·ḏîn (V-Qal-Imperf-3ms) -- To judge. Or duwn; a primitive roy a straight course, i.e. Sail direct.">He governs</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.">the people</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><span class="reftext">9</span>The LORD is a refuge for the oppressed, a stronghold in times of trouble.…<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="/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="/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="/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="/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="/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="/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="/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="/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="/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="/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="/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="/daniel/7-9.htm">Daniel 7:9-10</a></span><br />As I continued to watch, thrones were set in place, and the Ancient of Days took His seat. His clothing was white as snow, and the hair of His head was like pure wool. His throne was flaming with fire, and its wheels were all ablaze. / 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="/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="/jeremiah/23-5.htm">Jeremiah 23:5</a></span><br />Behold, the days are coming, declares the LORD, when I will raise up for David a righteous Branch, and He will reign wisely as King and will administer justice and righteousness in the land.<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.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">And he shall judge the world in righteousness, he shall minister judgment to the people in uprightness.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/50-6.htm">Psalm 50:6</a></b></br> And the heavens shall declare his righteousness: for God <i>is</i> judge himself. Selah.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/94-15.htm">Psalm 94:15</a></b></br> But judgment shall return unto righteousness: and all the upright in heart shall follow it.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/96-13.htm">Psalm 96:13</a></b></br> Before the LORD: for he cometh, for he cometh to judge the earth: he shall judge the world with righteousness, and the people with his truth.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/2_chronicles/19-8.htm">Administer</a> <a href="/job/29-14.htm">Decisions</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/18-14.htm">Equity</a> <a href="/job/5-12.htm">Execute</a> <a href="/job/34-17.htm">Govern</a> <a href="/psalms/9-4.htm">Judge</a> <a href="/psalms/7-8.htm">Judges</a> <a href="/psalms/7-11.htm">Judgeth</a> <a href="/psalms/9-7.htm">Judgment</a> <a href="/psalms/7-6.htm">Justice</a> <a href="/psalms/7-8.htm">Minister</a> <a href="/psalms/7-8.htm">Peoples</a> <a href="/psalms/9-4.htm">Righteousness</a> <a href="/job/33-3.htm">True.</a> <a href="/job/33-27.htm">Uprightness</a> <a href="/job/40-13.htm">World</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/zechariah/7-9.htm">Administer</a> <a href="/psalms/10-5.htm">Decisions</a> <a href="/psalms/17-2.htm">Equity</a> <a href="/psalms/21-11.htm">Execute</a> <a href="/psalms/67-4.htm">Govern</a> <a href="/psalms/10-18.htm">Judge</a> <a href="/psalms/58-1.htm">Judges</a> <a href="/psalms/58-11.htm">Judgeth</a> <a href="/psalms/9-16.htm">Judgment</a> <a href="/psalms/9-16.htm">Justice</a> <a href="/psalms/101-6.htm">Minister</a> <a href="/psalms/9-11.htm">Peoples</a> <a href="/psalms/11-7.htm">Righteousness</a> <a href="/psalms/12-6.htm">True.</a> <a href="/psalms/25-21.htm">Uprightness</a> <a href="/psalms/17-14.htm">World</a><div class="vheading2">Psalm 9</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/9-1.htm">David praises God for executing judgment</a></span><br><span class="reftext">11. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/9-11.htm">He incites others to praise him</a></span><br><span class="reftext">13. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/9-13.htm">He prays that he may have cause to praise him</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/9.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/9.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div><b>He judges the world with justice;</b><br>This phrase emphasizes God's role as the ultimate judge over all creation. The concept of divine judgment is a recurring theme throughout the Bible, highlighting God's righteousness and fairness. In the ancient Near Eastern context, kings were often seen as judges, responsible for maintaining justice in their realms. This reflects God's sovereign authority over the entire world. The idea of God judging with justice is echoed in other scriptures, such as <a href="/psalms/96-13.htm">Psalm 96:13</a> and <a href="/acts/17-31.htm">Acts 17:31</a>, which affirm that God's judgments are true and righteous. This also points to the eschatological hope of a final judgment where God will set all things right, a theme that is further developed in the New Testament, particularly in the book of Revelation.<p><b>He governs the people with equity.</b><br>This phrase underscores God's fair and impartial rule over humanity. The term "equity" suggests fairness and impartiality, indicating that God's governance is not biased or unjust. In the historical context of ancient Israel, where leaders were often corrupt and partial, this assurance of God's equitable rule would have been a source of comfort and hope. The biblical narrative consistently portrays God as a ruler who cares for the oppressed and marginalized, as seen in passages like <a href="/isaiah/11-4.htm">Isaiah 11:4</a> and <a href="/james/2.htm">James 2:1-9</a>. This also foreshadows the messianic reign of Jesus Christ, who is depicted as a just and righteous king in prophecies such as <a href="/isaiah/9-7.htm">Isaiah 9:7</a> and <a href="/jeremiah/23-5.htm">Jeremiah 23:5</a>. Jesus' teachings and actions in the Gospels further exemplify this equitable governance, as He ministered to all people, regardless of their social status or background.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/d/david.htm">David</a></b><br>- Traditionally attributed as the author of <a href="/bsb/psalms/9.htm">Psalm 9</a>, David was the second king of Israel and a man after God's own heart. His psalms often reflect his deep trust in God's justice and righteousness.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_world.htm">The World</a></b><br>- In this context, "the world" refers to all nations and peoples, emphasizing God's universal sovereignty and authority over all creation.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/g/god's_judgment.htm">God's Judgment</a></b><br>- The event of God judging the world is a recurring theme in the Bible, highlighting His role as the ultimate judge who administers justice and equity.<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 always just and fair, reflecting His perfect nature. Believers can trust that He will right all wrongs in His timing.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/e/equity_in_governance.htm">Equity in Governance</a></b><br>God's governance is marked by equity, meaning He treats all people with fairness and impartiality. This serves as a model for human leaders and authorities.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/trust_in_divine_justice.htm">Trust in Divine Justice</a></b><br>In a world where human justice systems can fail, believers are encouraged to place their ultimate trust in God's perfect justice.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/l/living_with_integrity.htm">Living with Integrity</a></b><br>Knowing that God judges with justice and equity should inspire believers to live lives of integrity, aligning their actions with His righteous standards.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/h/hope_in_god's_sovereignty.htm">Hope in God's Sovereignty</a></b><br>The assurance of God's just rule provides hope and comfort, especially in times of injustice and suffering.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_psalm_9.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Psalm 9</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_does_god_send_people_to_hell.htm">Why does God condemn individuals to hell?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/bible's_view_on_god_vs._satan.htm">What does the Bible say about God versus Satan?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/evidence_for_elihu's_claim_in_job_35.htm">Are there any historical or archaeological evidences supporting Elihu’s claim that God always judges fairly in Job 35? </a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_doesnand#8217;t_god_just_forgive_everyone.htm">Why doesn’t God just forgive everyone?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/psalms/9.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(8) <span class= "bld">And he . . . .</span>--Better, <span class= "ital">and he it is who. </span>The pronoun is emphatic.<p><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/psalms/9.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 8.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">And he shall judge the world</span>. The "he" is emphatic - he himself, and no other. From his throne of judgment he shall judge, not Israel's enemies only, whom he has just judged (vers. 3-6), but <span class="accented">the whole world. In</span> righteousness; <span class="accented">i.e.</span> by a strict law of justice, rewarding to all men "after their deserving." <span class="cmt_word">He shall minister judgment to the people</span> (rather, <span class="accented">the peoples</span>; <span class="accented">i.e.</span> all the people of all the earth) in uprightness; literally, <span class="accented">in uprightnesses</span> - a plural of perfection. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/psalms/9-8.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">He</span><br /><span class="heb">וְה֗וּא</span> <span class="translit">(wə·hū)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Pronoun - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1931.htm">Strong's 1931: </a> </span><span class="str2">He, self, the same, this, that, as, are</span><br /><br /><span class="word">judges</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 justice;</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">He will govern</span><br /><span class="heb">יָדִ֥ין</span> <span class="translit">(yā·ḏîn)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1777.htm">Strong's 1777: </a> </span><span class="str2">A straight course, sail direct</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the people</span><br /><span class="heb">לְ֝אֻמִּ֗ים</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">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/9-8.htm">Psalm 9:8 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/psalms/9-8.htm">Psalm 9:8 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/psalms/9-8.htm">Psalm 9:8 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/psalms/9-8.htm">Psalm 9:8 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/psalms/9-8.htm">Psalm 9:8 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/psalms/9-8.htm">Psalm 9:8 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/psalms/9-8.htm">Psalm 9:8 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/psalms/9-8.htm">Psalm 9:8 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/psalms/9-8.htm">Psalm 9:8 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/psalms/9-8.htm">Psalm 9:8 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/psalms/9-8.htm">OT Poetry: Psalm 9:8 He will judge the world in righteousness (Psalm Ps Psa.) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/psalms/9-7.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Psalm 9:7"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Psalm 9:7" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/psalms/9-9.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Psalm 9:9"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Psalm 9:9" /></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>