Psalms 9:19 bbe — Up! O Lord; let not man overcome you: let the nations be judged before you.

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"Up! O Lord; let not man overcome you: let the nations be judged before you."

— Psalms 9:19, Bible in Basic English

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Psalms 9:19 in Other Translations

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WEB
“Arise, Yahweh! Don't let man prevail. Let the nations be judged in your sight.”
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NET
“Rise up, LORD! Don’t let men be defiant! May the nations be judged in your presence!”
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DRB
“For the poor man shall not be forgotten to the end: the patience of the poor shall not perish for ever.”
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KJVA
“Arise, O Lord; let not man prevail: let the heathen be judged in thy sight.”
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Psalms 9 — Context

The Lord has given knowledge of himself through his judging: the evil-doer is taken in the net which his hands had made. (Higgaion. Selah.)

The sinners and all the nations who have no memory of God will be turned into the underworld.

For the poor will not be without help; the hopes of those in need will not be crushed for ever.

Up! O Lord; let not man overcome you: let the nations be judged before you.

Put them in fear, O Lord, so that the nations may see that they are only men. (Selah.)

Psalms 9:19 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Psalms 9:19 say?

Psalms 9:19 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “Up! O Lord; let not man overcome you: let the nations be judged before you.”

Where is Psalms 9:19 in the Bible?

Psalms 9:19 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Psalms, chapter 9, verse 19.

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 9:19.

What translation should I read Psalms 9:19 in?

Psalms 9:19 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 9:19?

Psalms 9:19 reads (BBE): “Up! O Lord; let not man overcome you: let the nations be judged before you.” 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.

Psalms 9:19 bbe — Up! O Lord; let not man overcome you: let the nations be judged before you.

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Psalms 9 — Context

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