thou hast destroyed the wicked; the wicked man; for it is in the singular number, "labben", as Aben Ezra observes, or who is meant by him; Goliath, according to the Targum and Kimchi; or Esau, as other Jewish writers (b), that is, his posterity the Edomites; and each of these were figures of antichrist, the man of sin, the wicked one, whom Christ will slay with the breath of his lips, Isaiah 11:4; thou hast put out their name for ever and ever; that is, the glory and reputation of their name, a good and honourable one, which they sought to transmit to the latest posterity; for though the names of wicked men may continue, as Pharaoh, Judas, and others; yet they continue with a scandal and reproach upon them that shall never be wiped off, their names rot and stink; see Proverbs 10:7; the whole of this denotes the utter ruin and shameful end of the enemies of Christ and his church, and which is matter of joy to the saints. We interpret the passage thus: and cities (viz., such as were hostile) thou hast destroyed (נתשׁ evellere, exstirpare), perished is their (the enemies') memorial. Verb - Qal - Perfect - second person masculine singular, A foreign nation, a Gentile, a troop of animals, a flight of locusts, Verb - Piel - Perfect - second person masculine singular, To stroke, rub, to erase, to smooth, grease, make fat, to touch, reach to, Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine plural, Preposition-l | Noun - masculine singular, Concealed, eternity, frequentatively, always, Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular, A, terminus, duration, advance, perpetuity, Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers, OT Poetry: Psalm 9:5 You have rebuked the nations (Psalm Ps Psa. Psalm 1:4 The wicked are not so, but they are like chaff which the wind drives away. But the contrast follows in Psalm 9:8 : their, even their memorial is perished, while on the contrary Jahve endures for ever and is enthroned as judge. What does Psalm 9:5 mean? A Psalm of David. This is such language as would denote entire subjugation, and it is probably to some such event that the psalmist refers. Thou hast destroyed the wicked - The Hebrew here is in the singular number - רשׁע râshâ‛ - though it may be used collectively, and as synonymous with the word "heathen." First, God "rebuked" these enemies of Israel. Psalms 9:9 Context. 1. at the time of the morning sacrifice, about 9 a.m. (possibly alluded to in Ps. Of course, more than anything else, we should be in awe of God. Psalm 9:5 Because David beat his enemies. 3 When my enemies turn back, they stumble and perish before 3 your presence. Psalm 9:5 You have rebuked the nations; You have destroyed the wicked; You have erased their name forever and ever. 8 And he shall judge the world in righteousness, he shall minister judgment to the people in uprightness. 9 The Lord is a refuge for the oppressed, a stronghold in times of trouble. 9:7, "established" (BDB 465, KB 464), is a Polel perfect, which denotes His permanent throne! Proverbs 13:9 The light of the righteous rejoiceth: but the lamp of the wicked shall be put out. I will give thanks to the LORD with my whole heart; I will recount all of your wonderful deeds. The Psalm narrates how God became king of the divine beings (Ps 89:6–9) and how the Davidic king became king of earthly kings (Ps 89:20–38). 1, 9. …. 6 O thou enemy, destructions are come to a perpetual end: and thou hast destroyed cities; their memorial is perished with them. 2 I will be glad and h exult in you; I will i sing praise to your name, j O Most High. 9:5-6. He says, "thank you" to the LORD. To some such entire subjugation by conquest the psalmist undoubtedly here refers. But may not ערים perhaps here, as in Psalm 139:20, mean zealots equals adversaries (from עיר fervere, zelare)? Thou hast put out their name for ever and ever. Nations have often by conquest thus lost their independence and their distinct existence, by becoming incorporated into others. Psalm 2:1,8,9 Why do the heathen rage, and the people imagine a vain thing? ((b) Ibid. Psalm 9:15 - the nations fell into the hole that they dug. With this interpretation of Psalm 9:7 we have no occasion to read זכרם מהמּה (Targ. 1 To the choirmaster: according to Muth-labben. See more ideas about bible journaling, psalm 9, bible. But, that the cities that are, as it were, plucked up by the root are cities of the enemy, is evident from the context. This can be further understood if we take the other verse from Psalm; **Psalm116:16 (New American Standard Bible) ** O LORD, surely I am Your servant, I am Your servant, the son of Your handmaid, You have loosed my bonds. The word maskil is found in the titles of Psalms 32, 42, 44, 45, 52-55, 74, 78, 88, 89, and 142––as well as in Psalm 47:7. an ever-present help in distress. Dec 1, 2018 - Explore Diane McGahee's board "Psalm 9 Bible Journaling", followed by 167 people on Pinterest. According to alamoth.. let him be known among the heathen in our sight by the revenging of the blood of thy servants which is shed. Name some things or events or people who have left you in awe. Deuteronomy 9:14 Let me alone, that I may destroy them, and blot out their name from under heaven: and I will make of thee a nation mightier and greater than they. We reply in the negative, because the Psalm bears neither an Aramaising nor a North Palestinian impress. [⇑ See verse text ⇑] This establishes several of the great deeds (Psalm 9:1) for which David is giving thanks to God. I Will Recount Your Wonderful Deeds - To the choirmaster: according to Muth-labben. Hupfeld, whose interpretation is exactly the same as ours, thinks it might perhaps be the enemies themselves and the cities set over against one another. 121, 3, is so remarkably strengthened by the addition of המּה (cf. Prayer and Thanksgiving for the Lord’s Righteous JudgmentsTo the Chief Musician. The meaning here is that the wicked would be consumed or destroyed "as if" they were such a burning oven; as if they were set on fire, and burned up. For post-exilic Jews there were several set times a day when prayers were offered. The word Lord is used twice in each of these verses. 2 A Psalm of David. The Aramaic Paraphrase renders this, "Thou hast destroyed the impious Goliath." Psalm 9. Ps. In Psalm 9 David stands in awe of God. 2 I will give thanks unto the LORD with my whole heart; I will tell of all Thy marvellous works. 121-126. Psalm 79:10 Wherefore should the heathen say, Where is their God? PSALM 9. Psalm 5 uses musical instruments, flutes. THE EXCELLENCE OF GOD'S NAME - Vss. 7 But the LORD shall endure for ever: he hath prepared his throne for judgment. David wrote this chapter in an acrostic pattern and every letter of the alphabet is followed by 8 verses. 10 Those who know your name trust in you, for you, Lord, have never forsaken those who seek you. The latter is strongly commended by Job 11:20, cf. Jeremiah 10:2; but still it is not quite admissible, since זכר here is not subjective (their own remembrance) but objective (remembrance of them). You have rebuked the heathen, you have destroyed the wicked, you have put out their name for ever and ever. expression, but translated by some as “concerning the death of the son.” In M this psalm is linked with Ps 10 in alphabetic, or acrostic, arrangement with some letters omitted. To the tune of “Death of the Son.” A Psalm of David.I will praise You, O Lord, with my whole heart; 10 Those who know your name trust in you, for you, Lord, have never forsaken those who seek you. Compare Isaiah 14:5; Psalm 84:10; Psalm 125:3. If taken literally, this should mean extermination, and so some explain (Hengstenberg, Kay, 'Speaker's Commentary'); but some allowance must be made for the use of hyperbole by a poet. He then appeals to the Lord to act, to set the matter right, confident that the King of the world will do so (verses 12-18). A song of the Korahites. 5 Outlines . When my enemies turn back, they stumble and perish before your presence. benʹ, an unexplained Heb. Psalm 9:5-6 You have rebuked the nations and destroyed the wicked; you have blotted out their name for ever and ever. Since the defeat of the king calls into question God’s promise, the community ardently prays God to be faithful to … The rebellious nations are temporary but the God of Israel is permanently enthroned (BDB 442, KB 444, Qal imperfect, cf. PSALM 46 * God, the Protector of Zion. Proverbs 10:7 The memory of the just is blessed: but the name of the wicked shall rot. "In the time of thine anger, or "of thy countenance"; not his gracious, but his angry countenance. and mountains quake to the depths of the sea, Psalm 46:10(ESV) Verse Thoughts What a blessed comfort this verse has been to multitudes of believers in Christ, down through the ages, who have rested on these words of the Psalmist, and had their hearts stilled in the presence of the Lord. Therefore Saul took a sword, and fell upon it. 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