Psalms 9:8 nasb — And He will judge the world in righteousness; He will execute judgment for the peoples with equity.

NASB

"And He will judge the world in righteousness; He will execute judgment for the peoples with equity."

— Psalms 9:8, NASB

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Psalms 9 — Context

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You have rebuked the nations, You have destroyed the wicked; You have blotted out their name forever and ever.

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The enemy has come to an end in perpetual ruins, And You have uprooted the cities; The very memory of them has perished.

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But the LORD abides forever; He has established His throne for judgment,

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And He will judge the world in righteousness; He will execute judgment for the peoples with equity.

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The LORD also will be a stronghold for the oppressed, A stronghold in times of trouble;

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And those who know Your name will put their trust in You, For You, O LORD, have not forsaken those who seek You.

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Sing praises to the LORD, who dwells in Zion; Declare among the peoples His deeds.

Psalms 9:8 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Psalms 9:8 say?
Psalms 9:8 in the NASB reads: “And He will judge the world in righteousness; He will execute judgment for the peoples with equity.”
Where is Psalms 9:8 in the Bible?
Psalms 9:8 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Psalms, chapter 9, verse 8.
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 9:8.
What translation should I read Psalms 9:8 in?
Psalms 9:8 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 9:8?
Psalms 9:8 reads (NASB): “And He will judge the world in righteousness; He will execute judgment for the peoples with equity.” 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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