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Psalms 9:19

Psalms 9:20-1953 kjv — Put them in fear, O Lord: that the nations may know themselves to be but men. Selah.

King James Version

"Put them in fear, O Lord: that the nations may know themselves to be but men. Selah. "

— Psalms 9:20-1953, King James Version

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Psalms 9:20-1953 in Other Translations

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  • ASV

    “Put them in fear, O Jehovah: Let the nations know themselves to be but men. [Selah ”

  • WEB

    “Put them in fear, Yahweh. Let the nations know that they are only men. Selah.”

  • NET

    “Terrify them, LORD! Let the nations know they are mere mortals!(Selah)”

  • DRB

    “Arise, O Lord, let not man be strengthened: let the Gentiles be judged in thy sight. Appoint, O Lord, a lawgiver over them: that the Gentiles may know themselves to be but men. Why, O Lord, hast thou retired afar off? why dost thou slight us in our wants, in the time of trouble? Whilst the wicked man is proud, the poor is set on fire: they are caught in the counsels which they devise. For the sinner is praised in the desires of his soul: and the unjust man is blessed. The sinner hath provoked the Lord according to the multitude of his wrath he will not seek him: God is not before his eyes: his ways are filthy at all times. Thy judgments are removed from his sight: he shall rule over all his enemies. For he hath said in his heart: I shall not be moved from generation to generation, and shall be without evil. His mouth is full of cursing, and of bitterness, and of deceit: under his tongue are labor and sorrow. He sits in ambush with the rich in private places, that he may kill the innocent. His eyes are upon the poor man: He lieth in wait in secret like a lion in his den. He lieth in ambush that he may catch the poor man: to catch the poor, whilst he draweth him to him. In his net he will bring him down, he will crouch and fall, when he shall have power over the poor. For he hath said in his heart: God hath forgotten, he hath turned away his face not to see to the end. Arise, O Lord God, let thy hand be exalted: forget not the poor. Wherefore hath the wicked provoked God? for he hath said in his heart: He will not require it. Thou seest it, for thou considerest labour and sorrow: that thou mayst deliver them into thy hands. To thee is the poor man left: thou wilt be a helper to the orphan. Break thou the arm of the sinner and of the malignant: his sin shall be sought, and shall not be found. The Lord shall reign to eternity, yea, for ever and ever: ye Gentiles shall perish from his land. The Lord hath heard the desire of the poor: thy ear hath heard the preparation of their heart. To judge for the fatherless and for the humble, that man may no more presume to magnify himself upon earth. ”

  • BBE

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

  • KJVA

    “Put them in fear, O Lord: that the nations may know themselves to be but men. Selah. ”

Psalms 9 — Context

17

The wicked shall be turned into hell, and all the nations that forget God.

18

For the needy shall not alway be forgotten: the expectation of the poor shall not perish for ever.

19

Arise, O Lord; let not man prevail: let the heathen be judged in thy sight.

20

Put them in fear, O Lord: that the nations may know themselves to be but men. Selah.

Psalms 9:20-1953 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Psalms 9:20-1953 say?
Psalms 9:20-1953 in the King James Version reads: “Put them in fear, O Lord: that the nations may know themselves to be but men. Selah. ”
Where is Psalms 9:20-1953 in the Bible?
Psalms 9:20-1953 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Psalms, chapter 9, verses 20–1953.
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 9:20-1953.
What translation should I read Psalms 9:20-1953 in?
Psalms 9:20-1953 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 9:20-1953?
Psalms 9:20-1953 reads (KJV): “Put them in fear, O Lord: that the nations may know themselves to be but men. 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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