PSALM 46 * God, the Protector of Zion. A Psalm of David. 7 But the LORD shall endure for ever: he hath prepared his throne for judgment. 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). 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). 10:16; 29:10). You have rebuked the nations and destroyed the wicked; you have blotted out their name for ever and ever. in v. What does Psalm 9:5 mean? A psalm of David. "In the time of thine anger, or "of thy countenance"; not his gracious, but his angry countenance. 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. Proverbs 13:9 The light of the righteous rejoiceth: but the lamp of the wicked shall be put out. God's glorious name, as it is in Ne 9:5, "is exalted above all blessing and praise", above our most devout and most zealous praises; and therefore surely faint, heartless, and lifeless praises are so far from reaching him, as that they may seem to be meant of another, and a lower object. What does “son of thy handmaid” means in Psalm 86:16 and Wisdom 9:5? 9 I will give thanks to the L ord with my whole heart; I will recount all of your g wonderful deeds. [⇑ See verse text ⇑] This establishes several of the great deeds (Psalm 9:1) for which David is giving thanks to God. For post-exilic Jews there were several set times a day when prayers were offered. Answer. a 3 * Thus we do not fear, though earth be shaken. an ever-present help in distress. 2 I will be glad and h exult in you; I will i sing praise to your name, j O Most High. In Psalm 9 David stands in awe of God. Psalm 79:10 Wherefore should the heathen say, Where is their God? Psalms 9:1-20.Upon Muthlabben, or, after the manner according to "death to the Son," by which some song was known, to whose air or melody the musician is directed to perform this Psalm. 1. at the time of the morning sacrifice, about 9 a.m. (possibly alluded to in Ps. Thus it also now becomes intelligible, why זכרם, according to the rule Ges. Therefore Saul took a sword, and fell upon it. The Aramaic Paraphrase renders this, "Thou hast destroyed the impious Goliath." Psalm 9:5-6 You have rebuked the nations and destroyed the wicked; you have blotted out their name for ever and ever. 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. Numbers 14:32; 1 Samuel 20:42; Proverbs 22:19; Proverbs 23:15; Ezekiel 34:11). 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. & Pesikta in ibid. To some such entire subjugation by conquest the psalmist undoubtedly here refers. Psalm 5 uses musical instruments, flutes. 9 The Lord is a refuge for the oppressed, a stronghold in times of trouble. Psalm 9: 1 - 6: David is very happy. I Will Recount Your Wonderful Deeds - To the choirmaster: according to Muth-labben. 3 When my enemies turn back, they stumble and perish before 3 your presence. Psalm 9. 1 For the leader. Proverbs 10:7 The memory of the just is blessed: but the name of the wicked shall rot. He describes what awaits us in the grave. Psalm 5:6 Thou shalt destroy them that speak leasing: the LORD will abhor the bloody and deceitful man. 121-126. 130. 10 Those who know your name trust in you, for you, Lord, have never forsaken those who seek you. David wrote this chapter in an acrostic pattern and every letter of the alphabet is followed by 8 verses. The word Lord is used twice in each of these verses. 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. See more ideas about bible journaling, psalm 9, bible. We interpret the passage thus: and cities (viz., such as were hostile) thou hast destroyed (נתשׁ evellere, exstirpare), perished is their (the enemies') memorial. While we cannot determine its meaning with exactness, it has to do with insight, wisdom and the success that flows from those virtues. Read the words to "How Great Thou Art". 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. Nations have often by conquest thus lost their independence and their distinct existence, by becoming incorporated into others. Prayer and Thanksgiving for the Lord’s Righteous JudgmentsTo the Chief Musician. Psalm 4 was the first Psalm using a musical instrument, strings. 121, 3, is so remarkably strengthened by the addition of המּה (cf. 3. at the time of the evening sacrifice, about 3 p.m. Since the defeat of the king calls into question God’s promise, the community ardently prays God to be faithful to … We reply in the negative, because the Psalm bears neither an Aramaising nor a North Palestinian impress. According to alamoth.. Why? Thou hast rebuked the heathen, thou hast destroyed the wicked, thou hast put out their name for ever and ever. When my enemies turn back, they stumble and perish before your presence. Name some things or events or people who have left you in awe. 5:3 This Psalm denotes a morning prayer. 9:7, "established" (BDB 465, KB 464), is a Polel perfect, which denotes His permanent throne! You have rebuked the heathen, you have destroyed the wicked, you have put out their name for ever and ever. 1, 9. This is such language as would denote entire subjugation, and it is probably to some such event that the psalmist refers. You make known to me the path of life; in your presence there is fullness of joy; at your right hand are pleasures forevermore. Because David beat his enemies. and mountains quake to the depths of the sea, Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers, Keil and Delitzsch Biblical Commentary on the Old Testament. let him be known among the heathen in our sight by the revenging of the blood of thy servants which is shed. 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." Even in connection with this meaning, the harshness of the ערים without any suffix would still remain. To the tune of “Death of the Son.” A Psalm of David.I will praise You, O Lord, with my whole heart; Psalm 2:1,8,9 Why do the heathen rage, and the people imagine a vain thing? Dec 1, 2018 - Explore Diane McGahee's board "Psalm 9 Bible Journaling", followed by 167 people on Pinterest. Thou hast put out their name forever and ever - As when a nation is conquered, and subdued; when it is made a province of the conquering nation, and loses its own government, and its distinct existence as a people, and its name is no more recorded among the kingdoms of the earth. I will give thanks to you, LORD, with all my heart; I will tell of all your wonderful deeds. Saul of Tarsus was a deeply religious man and passionate about his service to God and yet his work for God was in direct opposition to God. Psalm 1:4 The wicked are not so, but they are like chaff which the wind drives away. 5 Outlines . I will be glad and exult in you; I will sing praise to your name, O Most High. ), nor זכר מהמּה (Paul., Hitz.). 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. 46:5b) 2. at noon. Of course, more than anything else, we should be in awe of God. A new theme is introduced, the name of God with Psalm 5:11 "But let all who take refuge in you rejoice; let them ever sing for joy, and spread your protection over them, that those who love your name may exult in you." The rebellious nations are temporary but the God of Israel is permanently enthroned (BDB 442, KB 444, Qal imperfect, cf. The latter is strongly commended by Job 11:20, cf. To the tune of "The Death of the Son." 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. But, that the cities that are, as it were, plucked up by the root are cities of the enemy, is evident from the context. Psalms 9:9 Context. 1 To the choirmaster: according to Muth-labben. “Psalm 10”: In contrast to the prayer at the end of the preceding psalm, David now points to the present condition in the world, where God seems to have permitted the wicked to triumph over the righteous (verses 1-11). ). 8 And he shall judge the world in righteousness, he shall minister judgment to the people in uprightness. 2 God is our refuge and our strength,. I. First, God "rebuked" these enemies of Israel. Built into the idea of a "rebuke" are concepts like correction, scolding, and reprimand. A Psalm of David. 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. I will give thanks to the LORD with my whole heart; I will recount all of your wonderful deeds. 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. Psalm 9:7 is in stark contrast to Ps. This contrast also retrospectively gives support to the explanation, that זכרם refers not to the cities, but to האויב as a collective. 1 Samuel 25:32 And David said to Abigail, Blessed be the LORD God of Israel, which sent thee this day to meet me: 1 Samuel 31:4 Then said Saul unto his armourbearer, Draw thy sword, and thrust me through therewith; lest these uncircumcised come and thrust me through, and abuse me. 6 O thou enemy, destructions are come to a perpetual end: and thou hast destroyed cities; their memorial is perished with them. Psalm 9:5 Thou hast put out their name for ever and ever. A song of the Korahites. Compare Isaiah 14:5; Psalm 84:10; Psalm 125:3. The second verb of Ps. Prayers on behalf of the dead have no meaning, for nothing can be changed by them. The reference is undoubtedly to the enemies meant by the word pagan, and the writer speaks of them not only as pagan or foreigners, but as characterized by wickedness, which was doubtless a correct description of their general character. With this interpretation of Psalm 9:7 we have no occasion to read זכרם מהמּה (Targ. (a) Jarchi in loc. IN AWE OF GOD . He says, "thank you" to the LORD. 10 Those who know your name trust in you, for you, Lord, have never forsaken those who seek you. 1. Psalm 9:15 - the nations fell into the hole that they dug. ב אוֹדֶה יְהוָה, בְּכָל-לִבִּי; אֲסַפְּרָה, כָּל-נִפְלְאוֹתֶיךָ. Jeremiah 10:2; but still it is not quite admissible, since זכר here is not subjective (their own remembrance) but objective (remembrance of them). benʹ, an unexplained Heb. 2 I will give thanks unto the LORD with my whole heart; I will tell of all Thy marvellous works. Psalm 9 - **For the director of music. PSALM 9. THE EXCELLENCE OF GOD'S NAME - Vss. 9:5-6. Psalm 78:55 He cast out the heathen also before them, and divided them an inheritance by line, and made the tribes of Israel to dwell in their tents. You have rebuked the nations and … None of the nations with which David contended suffered extinction or extermination. But may not ערים perhaps here, as in Psalm 139:20, mean zealots equals adversaries (from עיר fervere, zelare)? 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. Ps. Take care of me with your acts of salvation, 5 So that I may enjoy the goodness you show your chosen ones,+ That I may rejoice along with your nation, That I may proudly praise* you along with your inheritance. But his armourbearer would not; for he was sore afraid. …. 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