Psalms 9:16 cpdv — I will exult in your salvation. The Gentiles have become trapped in the ruin that they made. Their foot has been caught…

Catholic Public Domain Version

"I will exult in your salvation. The Gentiles have become trapped in the ruin that they made. Their foot has been caught in the same snare that they themselves had hidden. "

— Psalms 9:16, Catholic Public Domain Version

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Psalms 9 — Context

13

Because of those who yearned for their blood, he has remembered them. He has not forgotten the cry of the poor.

14

Have mercy on me, Lord. See my humiliation from my enemies.

15

You lift me up from the gates of death, so that I may announce all your praises at the gates of the daughter of Zion.

16

I will exult in your salvation. The Gentiles have become trapped in the ruin that they made. Their foot has been caught in the same snare that they themselves had hidden.

17

The Lord will be recognized when making judgments. The sinner has been caught in the works of his own hands. Pause

18

The sinners will be turned into Hell: all the Gentiles who have forgotten God.

19

For the poor will not be forgotten in the end. The patience of the poor will not perish in the end.

Psalms 9:16 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Psalms 9:16 say?
Psalms 9:16 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “I will exult in your salvation. The Gentiles have become trapped in the ruin that they made. Their foot has been caught in the same snare that they themselves had hidden. ”
Where is Psalms 9:16 in the Bible?
Psalms 9:16 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Psalms, chapter 9, verse 16.
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 9:16.
What translation should I read Psalms 9:16 in?
Psalms 9:16 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 9:16?
Psalms 9:16 reads (CPDV): “I will exult in your salvation. The Gentiles have become trapped in the ruin that they made. Their foot has been caught in the same snare that they themselves had hidden. ” 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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