Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version when you, God, rose up to judge, to save all the afflicted of the land. New Living Translation You stand up to judge those who do evil, O God, and to rescue the oppressed of the earth. Interlude English Standard Version when God arose to establish judgment, to save all the humble of the earth. Selah Berean Standard Bible when God rose up to judge, to save all the lowly of the earth. Selah King James Bible When God arose to judgment, to save all the meek of the earth. Selah. New King James Version When God arose to judgment, To deliver all the oppressed of the earth. Selah New American Standard Bible When God arose to judgment, To save all the humble of the earth. Selah NASB 1995 When God arose to judgment, To save all the humble of the earth. Selah. NASB 1977 When God arose to judgment, To save all the humble of the earth. Selah. Legacy Standard Bible When God arose to judgment, To save all the humble of the earth. Selah. Amplified Bible When God arose to [establish] judgment, To save all the humble of the earth. Selah. Christian Standard Bible when God rose up to judge and to save all the lowly of the earth. Selah Holman Christian Standard Bible when God rose up to judge and to save all the lowly of the earth. Selah American Standard Version When God arose to judgment, To save all the meek of the earth. [Selah Contemporary English Version when you took over as judge, ready to rescue everyone in need. English Revised Version When God arose to judgment, to save all the meek of the earth. Selah GOD'S WORD® Translation when you rose to judge, O God, when you rose to save every oppressed person on earth. [Selah] Good News Translation when you rose up to pronounce judgment, to save all the oppressed on earth. International Standard Version when God arose to execute justice and to deliver all the afflicted of the earth. Interlude Majority Standard Bible when God rose up to judge, to save all the lowly of the earth. Selah NET Bible when God arose to execute judgment, and to deliver all the oppressed of the earth. (Selah) New Heart English Bible when God arose to judgment, to save all the afflicted ones of the earth. Selah. Webster's Bible Translation When God arose to judgment, to save all the meek of the earth. Selah. World English Bible when God arose to judgment, to save all the afflicted ones of the earth. Selah. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionIn the rising of God to judgment, "" To save all the humble of earth. Selah. Young's Literal Translation In the rising of God to judgment, To save all the humble of earth. Selah. Smith's Literal Translation In God's rising up to judgment, to save all the poor of the earth. Silence. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleWhen God arose in judgment, to save all the meek of the earth. Catholic Public Domain Version New American Bible When you arose, O God, for judgment to save the afflicted of the land. Selah New Revised Standard Version when God rose up to establish judgment, to save all the oppressed of the earth. Selah Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleWhen God arose to judgment, to save all the meek of the earth. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated When God arose to judge and to save all the poor of the Earth. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917When God arose to judgment, To save all the humble of the earth. Selah Brenton Septuagint Translation when God arose to judgment, to save all the meek in heart. Pause. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context God's Name is Great in Israel…8From heaven You pronounced judgment, and the earth feared and was still 9when God rose up to judge, to save all the lowly of the earth. Selah 10Even the wrath of man shall praise You; with the survivors of wrath You will clothe Yourself.… Cross References Isaiah 2:4 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. Isaiah 11:4 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. Isaiah 26:9 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. Isaiah 33:22 For the LORD is our Judge, the LORD is our lawgiver, the LORD is our King. It is He who will save us. Isaiah 51:5 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. Isaiah 60:12 For the nation or kingdom that will not serve you will perish; it will be utterly destroyed. Jeremiah 23:5 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. Jeremiah 25:31 The tumult will resound to the ends of the earth because the LORD brings a charge against the nations. He brings judgment on all mankind and puts the wicked to the sword,’” declares the LORD. Ezekiel 34:16 I will seek the lost, bring back the strays, bind up the broken, and strengthen the weak; but the sleek and strong I will destroy. I will shepherd them with justice.’ Micah 4:3 Then He will judge between many peoples and arbitrate for strong nations far and wide. Then they will beat their swords into plowshares and their spears into pruning hooks. Nation will no longer take up the sword against nation, nor will they train anymore for war. Zephaniah 3:8 Therefore wait for Me,” declares the LORD, “until the day I rise to testify. For My decision is to gather nations, to assemble kingdoms, to pour out upon them My indignation—all My burning anger. For all the earth will be consumed by the fire of My jealousy. Matthew 25:31-32 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. Luke 1:52 He has brought down rulers from their thrones, but has exalted the humble. John 5:22 Furthermore, the Father judges no one, but has assigned all judgment to the Son, John 5:27 And He has given Him authority to execute judgment, because He is the Son of Man. Treasury of Scripture When God arose to judgment, to save all the meek of the earth. Selah. when Psalm 9:7-9 But the LORD shall endure for ever: he hath prepared his throne for judgment… Psalm 72:4 He shall judge the poor of the people, he shall save the children of the needy, and shall break in pieces the oppressor. Psalm 82:2-5 How long will ye judge unjustly, and accept the persons of the wicked? Selah… to save Psalm 25:9 The meek will he guide in judgment: and the meek will he teach his way. Psalm 149:4 For the LORD taketh pleasure in his people: he will beautify the meek with salvation. Zephaniah 2:3 Seek ye the LORD, all ye meek of the earth, which have wrought his judgment; seek righteousness, seek meekness: it may be ye shall be hid in the day of the LORD'S anger. Jump to Previous Afflicted Earth Establish Humble Judge Judgment Meek Ones Oppressed Poor Rising Rose Salvation Save SelahJump to Next Afflicted Earth Establish Humble Judge Judgment Meek Ones Oppressed Poor Rising Rose Salvation Save SelahPsalm 76 1. A declaration of God's majesty in the church11. An exhortation to serve him reverently. when God rose up to judge This phrase highlights God's active role in executing judgment. In the biblical context, God's judgment often involves delivering justice and righteousness. The imagery of God rising up suggests a decisive and powerful intervention. This can be connected to other instances in Scripture where God is depicted as a judge, such as in Psalm 82:8, where God is called to judge the earth. The concept of divine judgment is central to the biblical narrative, emphasizing God's sovereignty and moral authority over creation. to save all the lowly of the earth Selah Persons / Places / Events 1. GodThe central figure in this verse, God is depicted as the righteous judge who rises to execute judgment and deliverance. 2. The Lowly of the Earth This refers to those who are humble, oppressed, or marginalized, whom God seeks to save. 3. Judgment The event where God rises to judge, indicating a divine intervention in human affairs. 4. Selah A term used in the Psalms, possibly indicating a pause for reflection or musical interlude. Teaching Points God as Righteous JudgeGod’s judgment is always just and fair. Believers can trust in His righteous character, knowing that He will ultimately set things right. Divine Deliverance for the Humble God’s heart is inclined towards those who are humble and oppressed. As Christians, we are called to emulate this by advocating for and supporting the marginalized. Reflection and Pause (Selah) The use of "Selah" invites us to pause and reflect on God’s justice and mercy. Taking time to meditate on God’s word can deepen our understanding and faith. Hope for the Oppressed This verse offers hope to those who feel downtrodden. It reassures us that God sees their plight and will act on their behalf. Call to Humility Recognizing that God saves the lowly encourages us to cultivate humility in our own lives, aligning ourselves with those whom God favors.(9) Of the earth.--Or, of the land.Verse 9. - When God arose to judgment (see the preceding verses). God's "rising" is an anthropomorphism, drawn from the tact that men "rise up" when they proceed to take vengeance (comp. Psalm 3:7; Psalm 7:6; Psalm 44:26; Psalm 68:1, etc.). To save all the meek of the earth. God's vengeances on the wicked are, in great measure, for the relief of the righteous. Sennacherib's discomfiture relieved "the meek of the earth," i.e. not only Israel, but many other downtrodden and oppressed nations. The psalmist's sympathies are with all the victims of Assyrian ambition. Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew when Godאֱלֹהִ֑ים (’ĕ·lō·hîm) Noun - masculine plural Strong's 430: gods -- the supreme God, magistrates, a superlative rose up בְּקוּם־ (bə·qūm-) Preposition-b | Verb - Qal - Infinitive construct Strong's 6965: To arise, stand up, stand to judge, לַמִּשְׁפָּ֥ט (lam·miš·pāṭ) Preposition-l, Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 4941: A verdict, a sentence, formal decree, divine law, penalty, justice, privilege, style to save לְהוֹשִׁ֖יעַ (lə·hō·wō·šî·a‘) Preposition-l | Verb - Hifil - Infinitive construct Strong's 3467: To be open, wide, free, to be safe, to free, succor all כָּל־ (kāl-) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 3605: The whole, all, any, every the lowly עַנְוֵי־ (‘an·wê-) Adjective - masculine plural construct Strong's 6035: Poor, afflicted, humble, meek of the earth. אֶ֣רֶץ (’e·reṣ) Noun - feminine singular Strong's 776: Earth, land Selah סֶֽלָה׃ (se·lāh) Interjection Strong's 5542: Suspension, pause Links Psalm 76:9 NIVPsalm 76:9 NLT Psalm 76:9 ESV Psalm 76:9 NASB Psalm 76:9 KJV Psalm 76:9 BibleApps.com Psalm 76:9 Biblia Paralela Psalm 76:9 Chinese Bible Psalm 76:9 French Bible Psalm 76:9 Catholic Bible OT Poetry: Psalm 76:9 When God arose to judgment to save (Psalm Ps Psa.) |
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