Psalm 9
Psalm 9 Meaning
Psalm 9 is a song of thanks that praises God for justice. David rejoices that the LORD judges the world in righteousness and remembers the afflicted, becoming a stronghold for the oppressed in times of trouble.
Those who know God's name put their trust in Him, because He has not forsaken those who seek Him. The psalm holds together honest thanks for past deliverance and confident hope for justice still to come.
Key verses from Psalm 9
“I will praise thee, O LORD, with my whole heart; I will shew forth all thy marvellous works.”
Psalm 9:1
“The LORD also will be a refuge for the oppressed, a refuge in times of trouble.”
Psalm 9:9
“And they that know thy name will put their trust in thee: for thou, LORD, hast not forsaken them that seek thee.”
Psalm 9:10
“For the needy shall not alway be forgotten: the expectation of the poor shall not perish for ever.”
Psalm 9:18
How Psalm 9 points to Jesus
Jesus is the righteous Judge who lifts up the lowly and remembers the poor. In Him the needy are not forgotten forever, and every wrong will finally be set right.