Psalms 76:9 kjva — When God arose to judgment, to save all the meek of the earth. Selah.

King James Version with Apocrypha

"When God arose to judgment, to save all the meek of the earth. Selah."

— Psalms 76:9, King James Version with Apocrypha

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Psalms 76 — Context

6

At thy rebuke, O God of Jacob, both the chariot and horse are cast into a dead sleep.

7

Thou, even thou, art to be feared: and who may stand in thy sight when once thou art angry?

8

Thou didst cause judgment to be heard from heaven; the earth feared, and was still,

9

When God arose to judgment, to save all the meek of the earth. Selah.

10

Surely the wrath of man shall praise thee: the remainder of wrath shalt thou restrain.

11

Vow, and pay unto the Lord your God: let all that be round about him bring presents unto him that ought to be feared.

12

He shall cut off the spirit of princes: he is terrible to the kings of the earth.

Psalms 76:9 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Psalms 76:9 say?
Psalms 76:9 in the King James Version with Apocrypha reads: “When God arose to judgment, to save all the meek of the earth. Selah.”
Where is Psalms 76:9 in the Bible?
Psalms 76:9 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Psalms, chapter 76, verse 9.
Who wrote Psalms?
Psalms is traditionally attributed to Multiple authors (David, Asaph, the sons of Korah, Solomon, Moses, others). Approximately 73 psalms are attributed to David; others to Asaph, the sons of Korah, Solomon, Moses, Heman, and Ethan; the remainder are anonymous. It was written c. 1410–430 BC.
What is the book of Psalms about?
The Psalms are the prayer book and hymnal of God's people, gathering a thousand years of inspired song — praise, lament, thanksgiving, confession, and royal and messianic worship. Every emotion of the believing heart finds a voice here, and every voice finds its center in Christ.
What are the major themes of Psalms?
Psalms explores themes including Praise, Lament, Trust, Messiah, Refuge, Kingship. These themes shape the meaning and context of Psalms 76:9.
What translation should I read Psalms 76:9 in?
Psalms 76:9 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Psalms 76:9?
Psalms 76:9 reads (KJVA): “When God arose to judgment, to save all the meek of the earth. Selah.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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