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from your throne you have judged with fairness.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/psalms/9.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />For you have maintained my just cause; you have sat on the throne, giving righteous judgment.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/psalms/9.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />For You have upheld my just cause; You sit on Your throne judging righteously.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/psalms/9.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />For thou hast maintained my right and my cause; thou satest in the throne judging right.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/psalms/9.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />For You have maintained my right and my cause; You sat on the throne judging in righteousness.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/psalms/9.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />For You have maintained my just cause; You have sat on the throne judging righteously.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/psalms/9.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />For You have maintained my just cause; You have sat on the throne judging righteously.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/psalms/9.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />For Thou hast maintained my just cause; Thou dost sit on the throne judging righteously.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/psalms/9.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />For You have maintained my justice and my cause; You have sat on the throne judging righteously.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/psalms/9.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />For You have maintained my right and my cause; You have sat on the throne judging righteously.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/psalms/9.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />For you have upheld my just cause; you are seated on your throne as a righteous judge.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/psalms/9.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />For You have upheld my just cause; You are seated on Your throne as a righteous judge. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/psalms/9.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />For thou hast maintained my right and my cause; Thou sittest in the throne judging righteously.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/psalms/9.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />You take your seat as judge, and your fair decisions prove that I was in the right. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/psalms/9.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />For thou hast maintained my right and my cause; thou satest in the throne judging righteously.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/psalms/9.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />You have defended my just cause: You sat down on your throne as a fair judge.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/psalms/9.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />You are fair and honest in your judgments, and you have judged in my favor. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/psalms/9.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />For you have brought about justice for me and my cause; you sit on the throne judging righteously.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/psalms/9.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />For You have upheld my just cause; You sit on Your throne judging righteously.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/psalms/9.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />For you defended my just cause; from your throne you pronounced a just decision. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/psalms/9.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />For you have upheld my just cause. You sit on the throne judging righteously.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/psalms/9.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />For thou hast maintained my right and my cause; thou sattest on the throne judging right.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/psalms/9.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />For you have maintained my just cause. You sit on the throne judging righteously. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/psalms/9.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />For You have done my judgment and my right. You have sat on a throne, "" Judging [with] righteousness.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/psalms/9.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> For Thou hast done my judgment and my right. Thou hast sat on a throne, A judge of righteousness.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/psalms/9.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />For thou didst my judgment and my cause; thou satest upon the throne judging justice.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/psalms/9.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />For thou hast maintained my judgment and my cause: thou hast sat on the throne, who judgest justice. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/psalms/9.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br /><V 9:5>For you have accomplished my judgment and my cause. You have sat upon the throne that judges justice.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/psalms/9.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />For you upheld my right and my cause, seated on your throne, judging justly. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/psalms/9.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />For you have maintained my just cause; you have sat on the throne giving righteous judgment.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/psalms/9.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />For thou hast maintained my right and my cause; thou hast sat on the throne, O thou righteous judge.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/psalms/9.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />Because you have kept my reward and my judgment and you sat on the throne, Righteous Judge.<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/psalms/9.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />For Thou hast maintained my right and my cause; Thou sattest upon the throne as the righteous Judge.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/psalms/9.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />For thou hast maintained my cause and my right; thou satest on the throne, that judgest righteousness.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/psalms/9-4.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=692" 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">3</span>When my enemies retreat, they stumble and perish before You. <span class="reftext">4</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/3588.htm" title="3588: kî- (Conj) -- That, for, when. ">For</a> <a href="/hebrew/6213.htm" title="6213: ‘ā·śî·ṯā (V-Qal-Perf-2ms) -- To do, make. A primitive root; to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application.">You have upheld</a> <a href="/hebrew/4941.htm" title="4941: miš·pā·ṭî (N-msc:: 1cs) -- Judgment. ">my just</a> <a href="/hebrew/1779.htm" title="1779: wə·ḏî·nî (Conj-w:: N-msc:: 1cs) -- Judgment. From diyn; judgement; by impl. Also strife.">cause;</a> <a href="/hebrew/3427.htm" title="3427: yā·šaḇ·tā (V-Qal-Perf-2ms) -- A primitive root; properly, to sit down; by implication, to dwell, to remain; causatively, to settle, to marry.">You sit</a> <a href="/hebrew/3678.htm" title="3678: lə·ḵis·sê (Prep-l:: N-ms) -- Seat of honor, throne. Or kicceh; from kacah; properly, covered, i.e. A throne.">on Your throne</a> <a href="/hebrew/8199.htm" title="8199: šō·w·p̄êṭ (V-Qal-Prtcpl-msc) -- To judge, govern. ">judging</a> <a href="/hebrew/6664.htm" title="6664: ṣe·ḏeq (N-ms) -- Rightness, righteousness. From tsadaq; the right; also equity or prosperity.">righteously.</a> </span><span class="reftext">5</span>You have rebuked the nations; You have destroyed the wicked; You have erased their name forever and ever.…<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/7-8.htm">Psalm 7:8</a></span><br />The LORD judges the peoples; vindicate me, O LORD, according to my righteousness and integrity.<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="/psalms/50-6.htm">Psalm 50:6</a></span><br />And the heavens proclaim His righteousness, for God Himself is Judge. Selah<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/75-7.htm">Psalm 75:7</a></span><br />but it is God who judges; He brings down one and exalts another.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/82-1.htm">Psalm 82:1</a></span><br />A Psalm of Asaph. God presides in the divine assembly; He renders judgment among the gods:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/89-14.htm">Psalm 89:14</a></span><br />Righteousness and justice are the foundation of Your throne; loving devotion and faithfulness go before You.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/94-2.htm">Psalm 94:2</a></span><br />Rise up, O Judge of the earth; render a reward to the proud.<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="/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.<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="/1_samuel/2-10.htm">1 Samuel 2:10</a></span><br />Those who oppose the LORD will be shattered. He will thunder from heaven against them. The LORD will judge the ends of the earth and will give power to His king. He will exalt the horn of His anointed.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_chronicles/20-12.htm">2 Chronicles 20:12</a></span><br />Our God, will You not judge them? For we are powerless before this vast army that comes against us. We do not know what to do, but our eyes are upon You.”<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="/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.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">For you have maintained my right and my cause; you sat in the throne judging right.</p><p class="hdg">For</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/16-5.htm">Psalm 16:5</a></b></br> The LORD <i>is</i> the portion of mine inheritance and of my cup: thou maintainest my lot.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/140-12.htm">Psalm 140:12</a></b></br> I know that the LORD will maintain the cause of the afflicted, <i>and</i> the right of the poor.</p><p class="hdg">maintained.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/45-6.htm">Psalm 45:6,7</a></b></br> Thy throne, O God, <i>is</i> for ever and ever: the sceptre of thy kingdom <i>is</i> a right sceptre… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/47-8.htm">Psalm 47:8</a></b></br> God reigneth over the heathen: God sitteth upon the throne of his holiness.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/89-14.htm">Psalm 89:14</a></b></br> Justice and judgment <i>are</i> the habitation of thy throne: mercy and truth shall go before thy face.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/esther/7-3.htm">Approval</a> <a href="/psalms/8-6.htm">Cause</a> <a href="/psalms/9-2.htm">High</a> <a href="/psalms/7-11.htm">Judge</a> <a href="/psalms/7-6.htm">Judging</a> <a href="/psalms/7-8.htm">Judgment</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/6-35.htm">Maintained</a> <a href="/psalms/4-5.htm">Right</a> <a href="/psalms/7-11.htm">Righteous</a> <a href="/2_samuel/23-3.htm">Righteously</a> <a href="/psalms/7-17.htm">Righteousness</a> <a href="/psalms/1-1.htm">Sat</a> <a href="/ezekiel/23-41.htm">Satest</a> <a href="/judges/5-16.htm">Sattest</a> <a href="/job/39-18.htm">Seated</a> <a href="/psalms/1-1.htm">Sit</a> <a href="/2_kings/19-15.htm">Sittest</a> <a href="/job/36-7.htm">Throne</a> <a href="/job/36-17.htm">Upheld</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/psalms/15-4.htm">Approval</a> <a href="/psalms/10-17.htm">Cause</a> <a href="/psalms/9-7.htm">High</a> <a href="/psalms/9-8.htm">Judge</a> <a href="/psalms/9-7.htm">Judging</a> <a href="/psalms/9-7.htm">Judgment</a> <a href="/psalms/111-8.htm">Maintained</a> <a href="/psalms/10-18.htm">Right</a> <a href="/psalms/11-3.htm">Righteous</a> <a href="/psalms/58-1.htm">Righteously</a> <a href="/psalms/9-8.htm">Righteousness</a> <a href="/psalms/26-4.htm">Sat</a> <a href="/ezekiel/23-41.htm">Satest</a> <a href="/ezekiel/23-41.htm">Sattest</a> <a href="/psalms/18-10.htm">Seated</a> <a href="/psalms/26-4.htm">Sit</a> <a href="/psalms/50-20.htm">Sittest</a> <a href="/psalms/9-7.htm">Throne</a> <a href="/psalms/41-12.htm">Upheld</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>For You have upheld my just cause;</b><br>This phrase reflects the psalmist's confidence in God's justice and righteousness. The idea of God upholding a just cause is rooted in the biblical understanding of God as a righteous judge who defends the innocent and vindicates the oppressed. In the historical context of ancient Israel, justice was a central theme, with God often portrayed as the ultimate arbiter of right and wrong. This assurance of divine justice is echoed in other scriptures, such as <a href="/psalms/7-9.htm">Psalm 7:9</a>, where God is called upon to bring an end to the violence of the wicked and make the righteous secure. The psalmist's trust in God's support for a just cause can also be seen as a foreshadowing of Christ, who is described in the New Testament as the righteous judge (<a href="/2_timothy/4-8.htm">2 Timothy 4:8</a>).<p><b>You sit on Your throne</b><br>The imagery of God sitting on a throne emphasizes His sovereignty and authority over all creation. In the ancient Near Eastern context, a throne was a symbol of power and kingship. This phrase underscores the belief that God is the ultimate ruler, above all earthly powers and authorities. The throne is also a place of judgment, where decisions are made and justice is dispensed. This concept is reinforced in <a href="/revelation/20-11.htm">Revelation 20:11</a>, where God is depicted as sitting on a great white throne during the final judgment. The throne imagery connects to the Davidic covenant, where God promises an eternal throne to David's lineage, ultimately fulfilled in Jesus Christ, the King of Kings.<p><b>judging righteously.</b><br>The notion of God judging righteously is central to the biblical portrayal of His character. Righteous judgment implies fairness, impartiality, and adherence to divine law. In the cultural context of the psalmist, human judges were often corrupt, but God is depicted as the perfect judge who cannot be swayed by bribes or false testimony. This assurance of righteous judgment is a recurring theme in the Psalms and is echoed in passages like <a href="/psalms/96-13.htm">Psalm 96:13</a>, which speaks of God judging the world with righteousness and the peoples with His truth. The righteous judgment of God is ultimately fulfilled in Jesus Christ, who, according to <a href="/acts/17-31.htm">Acts 17:31</a>, has been appointed by God to judge the world in righteousness.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/d/david.htm">David</a></b><br>- The author of the Psalm, traditionally believed to be King David, who often wrote about his experiences and relationship with God.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/g/god.htm">God</a></b><br>- The central figure in this verse, depicted as a righteous judge who upholds justice.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/t/throne.htm">Throne</a></b><br>- Symbolizes God's sovereign authority and His role as the ultimate judge.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/j/judgment.htm">Judgment</a></b><br>- The act of God delivering justice, a recurring theme in the Psalms and throughout the Bible.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/g/god's_righteous_judgment.htm">God's Righteous Judgment</a></b><br>God is depicted as a righteous judge who upholds justice. This assures believers that God is fair and just in all His ways.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/d/divine_sovereignty.htm">Divine Sovereignty</a></b><br>The imagery of God sitting on His throne emphasizes His sovereignty and control over all creation. Believers can find comfort in knowing that God is in control, even when human justice systems fail.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/trust_in_god's_justice.htm">Trust in God's Justice</a></b><br>Believers are encouraged to trust in God's timing and His ability to bring about justice. This trust can alleviate anxiety and fear about injustices in the world.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/p/personal_reflection_on_justice.htm">Personal Reflection on Justice</a></b><br>Reflect on personal actions and attitudes towards justice. Are they aligned with God's standards? This is a call to live righteously and advocate for justice in our communities.<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/how_does_god_view_acts_of_injustice.htm">How does God view acts of injustice?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_no_evidence_of_god's_eternal_throne.htm">Psalm 9:7-8 pictures a God sitting in eternal judgment; why is there no physical evidence of such a throne or consistent global recognition of this rule?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/is_judges_4_9_a_later_editorial_addition.htm">Judges 4:9 features a prophecy about Sisera's defeat by a woman--could this be a later editorial addition that conflicts with the main story?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_does_psalm_75_8_align_with_god's_love.htm">Psalm 75:8 depicts God forcing the wicked to drink a cup of wrath; how does this harmonize with notions of a loving and merciful God in the New Testament?</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>(4) <span class= "bld">Thou hast maintained my right.</span>--Literally, <span class= "ital">thou hast made my judgment, </span>as the LXX. and Vulg. For this confidence in the supreme arbiter of events compare Shakespeare:--<p>"Is this your Christian counsel? Out upon you!<p>Heaven is above all yet. There sits a Judge<p>That no king can corrupt."--<span class= "ital">Henry VIII.</span><p><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/psalms/9.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 4.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">For thou hast maintained my right and my cause.</span> David uniformly ascribes his military successes, not to his own ability, or even to the valour of his soldiers, but to God's favour. God's favour, which is secured by the justice of his cause, gives him victory after victory. <span class="cmt_word">Thou surest in the throne judging right.</span> While the late battle raged, God sat upon his heavenly throne, administering justice, awarding defeat and death to the wrong-doers who had wantonly attacked his people, giving victory and glory and honour to those who stood on their defence against the aggressors. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/psalms/9-4.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">For</span><br /><span class="heb">כִּֽי־</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">You have upheld</span><br /><span class="heb">עָ֭שִׂיתָ</span> <span class="translit">(‘ā·śî·ṯā)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Perfect - second person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6213.htm">Strong's 6213: </a> </span><span class="str2">To do, make</span><br /><br /><span class="word">my just</span><br /><span class="heb">מִשְׁפָּטִ֣י</span> <span class="translit">(miš·pā·ṭî)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular construct | first person common singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4941.htm">Strong's 4941: </a> </span><span class="str2">A verdict, a sentence, formal decree, divine law, penalty, justice, privilege, style</span><br /><br /><span class="word">cause;</span><br /><span class="heb">וְדִינִ֑י</span> <span class="translit">(wə·ḏî·nî)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular construct | first person common singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1779.htm">Strong's 1779: </a> </span><span class="str2">Judgement, strife</span><br /><br /><span class="word">You sit</span><br /><span class="heb">יָשַׁ֥בְתָּ</span> <span class="translit">(yā·šaḇ·tā)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Perfect - second person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3427.htm">Strong's 3427: </a> </span><span class="str2">To sit down, to dwell, to remain, to settle, to marry</span><br /><br /><span class="word">on Your throne</span><br /><span class="heb">לְ֝כִסֵּ֗א</span> <span class="translit">(lə·ḵis·sê)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-l | Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3678.htm">Strong's 3678: </a> </span><span class="str2">Seat of honor, throne</span><br /><br /><span class="word">judging</span><br /><span class="heb">שׁוֹפֵ֥ט</span> <span class="translit">(šō·w·p̄êṭ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine singular 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">righteously.</span><br /><span class="heb">צֶֽדֶק׃</span> <span class="translit">(ṣe·ḏeq)</span><br /><span class="parse">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 /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/psalms/9-4.htm">Psalm 9:4 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/psalms/9-4.htm">Psalm 9:4 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/psalms/9-4.htm">Psalm 9:4 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/psalms/9-4.htm">Psalm 9:4 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/psalms/9-4.htm">Psalm 9:4 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/psalms/9-4.htm">Psalm 9:4 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/psalms/9-4.htm">Psalm 9:4 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/psalms/9-4.htm">Psalm 9:4 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/psalms/9-4.htm">Psalm 9:4 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/psalms/9-4.htm">Psalm 9:4 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/psalms/9-4.htm">OT Poetry: Psalm 9:4 For you have maintained my just cause (Psalm Ps Psa.) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/psalms/9-3.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Psalm 9:3"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Psalm 9:3" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/psalms/9-5.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Psalm 9:5"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Psalm 9:5" /></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>