Psalms 9:8 net — He judges the world fairly; he makes just legal decisions for the nations.

NET Bible

"He judges the world fairly; he makes just legal decisions for the nations."

— Psalms 9:8, NET Bible

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Psalms 9 — Context

5

You terrified the nations with your battle cry; you destroyed the wicked; you permanently wiped out all memory of them.

6

The enemy’s cities have been reduced to permanent ruins; you destroyed their cities; all memory of the enemies has perished.

7

But the LORD rules forever; he reigns in a just manner.

8

He judges the world fairly; he makes just legal decisions for the nations.

9

Consequently the LORD provides safety for the oppressed; he provides safety in times of trouble.

10

Your loyal followers trust in you, for you, LORD, do not abandon those who seek your help.

11

Sing praises to the LORD, who rules in Zion! Tell the nations what he has done!

Psalms 9:8 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Psalms 9:8 say?
Psalms 9:8 in the NET Bible reads: “He judges the world fairly; he makes just legal decisions for the nations.”
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 (NET): “He judges the world fairly; he makes just legal decisions for the nations.” 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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