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Psalms 98:8

Psalms 98:9 nasb — Before the LORD, for He is coming to judge the earth; He will judge the world with righteousness And the peoples with e…

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"Before the LORD, for He is coming to judge the earth; He will judge the world with righteousness And the peoples with equity."

— Psalms 98:9, NASB

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Psalms 98 — Context

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With trumpets and the sound of the horn Shout joyfully before the King, the LORD.

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Let the sea roar and all it contains, The world and those who dwell in it.

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Let the rivers clap their hands, Let the mountains sing together for joy

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Before the LORD, for He is coming to judge the earth; He will judge the world with righteousness And the peoples with equity.

Psalms 98:9 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Psalms 98:9 say?
Psalms 98:9 in the NASB reads: “Before the LORD, for He is coming to judge the earth; He will judge the world with righteousness And the peoples with equity.”
Where is Psalms 98:9 in the Bible?
Psalms 98:9 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Psalms, chapter 98, verse 9.
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 98:9.
What translation should I read Psalms 98:9 in?
Psalms 98:9 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 98:9?
Psalms 98:9 reads (NASB): “Before the LORD, for He is coming to judge the earth; He will judge the world with righteousness And 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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