Psalms 9:19

Psalms 9:20 nasb — Put them in fear, O LORD; Let the nations know that they are but men. Selah.

NASB

"Put them in fear, O LORD; Let the nations know that they are but men. Selah."

— Psalms 9:20, NASB

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KJV
“Put them in fear, O Lord: that the nations may know themselves to be but men. Selah. ”
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ASV
“Put them in fear, O Jehovah: Let the nations know themselves to be but men. [Selah ”
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WEB
“Put them in fear, Yahweh. Let the nations know that they are only men. Selah.”
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NET
“Terrify them, LORD! Let the nations know they are mere mortals!(Selah)”
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DRB
“Arise, O Lord, let not man be strengthened: let the Gentiles be judged in thy sight.”
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BBE
“Put them in fear, O Lord, so that the nations may see that they are only men. (Selah.)”
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KJVA
“Put them in fear, O Lord: that the nations may know themselves to be but men. Selah. ”
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Psalms 9 — Context

The wicked will return to Sheol, Even all the nations who forget God.

For the needy will not always be forgotten, Nor the hope of the afflicted perish forever.

Arise, O LORD, do not let man prevail; Let the nations be judged before You.

Put them in fear, O LORD; Let the nations know that they are but men. Selah.

Psalms 9:20 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Psalms 9:20 say?

Psalms 9:20 in the NASB reads: “Put them in fear, O LORD; Let the nations know that they are but men. Selah.”

Where is Psalms 9:20 in the Bible?

Psalms 9:20 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Psalms, chapter 9, verse 20.

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.

What translation should I read Psalms 9:20 in?

Psalms 9:20 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?

Psalms 9:20 reads (NASB): “Put them in fear, O LORD; Let the nations know that they are 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.

Psalms 9:20 nasb — Put them in fear, O LORD; Let the nations know that they are but men. Selah.

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Psalms 9 — Context

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