Psalm 9:7 But the LORD abides forever; He has established His throne for judgment.

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New International Version
The LORD reigns forever; he has established his throne for judgment.

New Living Translation
But the LORD reigns forever, executing judgment from his throne.

English Standard Version
But the LORD sits enthroned forever; he has established his throne for justice,

Berean Standard Bible
But the LORD abides forever; He has established His throne for judgment.

King James Bible
But the LORD shall endure for ever: he hath prepared his throne for judgment.

New King James Version
But the LORD shall endure forever; He has prepared His throne for judgment.

New American Standard Bible
But the LORD sits as King forever; He has established His throne for judgment,

NASB 1995
But the LORD abides forever; He has established His throne for judgment,

NASB 1977
But the LORD abides forever; He has established His throne for judgment,

Legacy Standard Bible
But Yahweh abides forever; He has established His throne for judgment,

Amplified Bible
But the LORD will remain and sit enthroned forever; He has prepared and established His throne for judgment.

Christian Standard Bible
But the LORD sits enthroned forever; he has established his throne for judgment.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
But the LORD sits enthroned forever; He has established His throne for judgment.

American Standard Version
But Jehovah sitteth as king for ever: He hath prepared his throne for judgment;

Contemporary English Version
You rule forever, LORD, and you are on your throne, ready for judgment.

English Revised Version
But the LORD sitteth as king for ever: he hath prepared his throne for judgment.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
Yet, the LORD is enthroned forever. He has set up his throne for judgment.

Good News Translation
But the LORD is king forever; he has set up his throne for judgment.

International Standard Version
But the LORD sits on his throne forever; his throne is established for judgment.

Majority Standard Bible
But the LORD abides forever; He has established His throne for judgment.

NET Bible
But the LORD rules forever; he reigns in a just manner.

New Heart English Bible
But the LORD reigns forever. He has prepared his throne for judgment.

Webster's Bible Translation
But the LORD shall endure for ever: he hath prepared his throne for judgment.

World English Bible
But Yahweh reigns forever. He has prepared his throne for judgment.

Literal Translations

Literal Standard Version
And YHWH abides for all time, "" He is preparing His throne for judgment.

Young's Literal Translation
And Jehovah to the age abideth, He is preparing for judgment His throne.

Smith's Literal Translation
And Jehovah shall dwell forever: he prepared his throne for judgment.

Catholic Translations

Douay-Rheims Bible
but the Lord remaineth for ever. He hath prepared his throne in judgment:

Catholic Public Domain Version
But the Lord remains in eternity. He has prepared his throne in judgment.

New American Bible
The LORD rules forever, has set up his throne for judgment.

New Revised Standard Version
But the LORD sits enthroned forever, he has established his throne for judgment.

Translations from Aramaic

Lamsa Bible
But the LORD shall endure for ever; he has prepared his throne for judgment.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And LORD JEHOVAH endures to eternity and prepares his throne for judgment.

OT Translations

JPS Tanakh 1917
But the LORD is enthroned for ever; He hath established His throne for judgment.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
but the Lord endures for ever: he has prepared his throne for judgment.

Audio Bible

Context

I Will Give Thanks to the LORD
…6The enemy has come to eternal ruin, and You have uprooted their cities; the very memory of them has vanished. 7But the LORD abides forever; He has established His throne for judgment. 8He judges the world with justice; He governs the people with equity.…

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Cross References

Daniel 7:14
And He was given dominion, glory, and kingship, that the people of every nation and language should serve Him. His dominion is an everlasting dominion that will not pass away, and His kingdom is one that will never be destroyed.

Revelation 11:15
Then the seventh angel sounded his trumpet, and loud voices called out in heaven: “The kingdom of the world has become the kingdom of our Lord and of His Christ, and He will reign forever and ever.”

Isaiah 9:7
Of the increase of His government and peace there will be no end. He will reign on the throne of David and over his kingdom, to establish and sustain it with justice and righteousness from that time and forevermore. The zeal of the LORD of Hosts will accomplish this.

Hebrews 1:8
But about the Son He says: “Your throne, O God, endures forever and ever, and justice is the scepter of Your kingdom.

Psalm 45:6
Your throne, O God, endures forever and ever, and justice is the scepter of Your kingdom.

Revelation 19:6
And I heard a sound like the roar of a great multitude, like the rushing of many waters, and like a mighty rumbling of thunder, crying out: “Hallelujah! For the Lord our God the Almighty reigns.

Psalm 102:12
But You, O LORD, sit enthroned forever; Your renown endures to all generations.

Luke 1:33
and He will reign over the house of Jacob forever. His kingdom will never end!”

Psalm 29:10
The LORD sits enthroned over the flood; the LORD is enthroned as King forever.

1 Corinthians 15:25
For He must reign until He has put all His enemies under His feet.

Psalm 103:19
The LORD has established His throne in heaven, and His kingdom rules over all.

Matthew 28:18
Then Jesus came to them and said, “All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to Me.

Psalm 93:2
Your throne was established long ago; You are from all eternity.

Ephesians 1:20-22
which He exerted in Christ when He raised Him from the dead and seated Him at His right hand in the heavenly realms, / far above all rule and authority, power and dominion, and every name that is named, not only in the present age but also in the one to come. / And God put everything under His feet and made Him head over everything for the church,

Psalm 97:2
Clouds and darkness surround Him; righteousness and justice are His throne’s foundation.

Treasury of Scripture

But the LORD shall endure for ever: he has prepared his throne for judgment.

But

Psalm 90:2
Before the mountains were brought forth, or ever thou hadst formed the earth and the world, even from everlasting to everlasting, thou art God.

Psalm 102:12,24-27
But thou, O LORD, shalt endure for ever; and thy remembrance unto all generations…

Hebrews 1:11,12
They shall perish; but thou remainest; and they all shall wax old as doth a garment; …

he hath

Psalm 50:3-5
Our God shall come, and shall not keep silence: a fire shall devour before him, and it shall be very tempestuous round about him…

Psalm 103:19
The LORD hath prepared his throne in the heavens; and his kingdom ruleth over all.

Revelation 20:11
And I saw a great white throne, and him that sat on it, from whose face the earth and the heaven fled away; and there was found no place for them.

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Psalm 9

1. David praises God for executing judgment
11. He incites others to praise him
13. He prays that he may have cause to praise him

Berean Study Bible

But the LORD
The phrase begins with a contrastive conjunction "But," indicating a shift from the previous verses that speak of the wicked and their temporary triumphs. "The LORD" here is translated from the Hebrew "YHWH," the covenant name of God, emphasizing His eternal and unchanging nature. This name is deeply rooted in the history of Israel, signifying God's self-existence and faithfulness to His promises. It is a reminder that while human powers may rise and fall, the LORD remains constant and sovereign.

abides forever
The Hebrew word for "abides" is "yashab," which means to sit, remain, or dwell. This conveys a sense of permanence and stability. The phrase "forever" underscores the eternal nature of God, contrasting the fleeting existence of human rulers and kingdoms. In a world where everything seems transient, this assurance of God's eternal presence provides comfort and hope to believers, affirming that God's reign is not subject to time or decay.

He has established
The verb "established" comes from the Hebrew "kun," meaning to set up, make firm, or prepare. This indicates a deliberate and purposeful action by God. It suggests that God's authority and plans are not arbitrary but are firmly set and unshakeable. This assurance of divine intentionality reassures believers that God's governance is both purposeful and reliable.

His throne
The "throne" symbolizes authority, sovereignty, and kingship. In ancient Near Eastern cultures, a throne was the seat of power and judgment. God's throne, however, is not just a symbol of power but of righteous rule. It signifies His ultimate authority over all creation, reminding believers that God is the supreme ruler who governs with justice and mercy.

for judgment
The Hebrew word for "judgment" is "mishpat," which encompasses justice, law, and order. It reflects God's role as the ultimate judge who discerns right from wrong and administers justice. This is a central theme in the Psalms, where God's judgment is portrayed as fair and righteous. For believers, this is a source of hope, knowing that God will ultimately right all wrongs and establish His justice on earth.

Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers

(7) But the Lord shall endure.--Better, but Jehovah sits enthroned for ever, being in close parallelism with the next clause, "For judgment has erected his throne."

Pulpit Commentary

Verse 7. - But the Lord shall endure for ever; rather, but the Lord is seated (i.e. upon his throne)for ever. Cities and nations perish, but Jehovah remains a King for evermore. While all is change and disturbance upon earth, the unchanged and unchangeable Eternal One continues constantly seated, in serene majesty, in heaven. He hath prepared (or rather, established) his throne for judgment (compare the second clause of per. 4).

Parallel Commentaries ...

Hebrew

But the LORD
וַֽ֭יהוָה (Yah·weh)
Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 3068: LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel

abides
יֵשֵׁ֑ב (yê·šêḇ)
Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 3427: To sit down, to dwell, to remain, to settle, to marry

forever;
לְעוֹלָ֣ם (lə·‘ō·w·lām)
Preposition-l | Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 5769: Concealed, eternity, frequentatively, always

He has established
כּוֹנֵ֖ן (kō·w·nên)
Verb - Piel - Perfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 3559: To be erect

His throne
כִּסְאֽוֹ׃ (kis·’ōw)
Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine singular
Strong's 3678: Seat of honor, throne

for judgment.
לַמִּשְׁפָּ֣ט (lam·miš·pāṭ)
Preposition-l, Article | Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 4941: A verdict, a sentence, formal decree, divine law, penalty, justice, privilege, style

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