
God the Righteous Judge and Refuge of the Oppressed (Psalm 9) | John D. Barry et al.
Deep Dive into Faithlife Study Bible by John D. Barry, et al. - Psalm 9Psalm 9 is a praise psalm of David celebrating the supreme sovereignty and righteous justice of Yahweh. The psalmist begins by pledging to give thanks with all his heart, which in Hebrew thought represents the center of a person's character and will. He praises God's past wonderful deeds, calling Him the Most High (elyon) to emphasize His status as the ultimate judge and ruler of the earth, a title historically linked with Melchizedek.The psalmist recounts how Yahweh delivers him from enemies who trip and perish (avad)…
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