Psalms 98:9

Psalms 98:9 in other versions

• King James Version (KJV)Before the Lord; for he cometh to judge the earth: with righteousness shall he judge the world, and the people with equity.
• New International Version (NIV)let them sing before the Lord, for he comes to judge the earth. He will judge the world in righteousness and the peoples with equity.
• English Standard Version (ESV)before the Lord, for he comes to judge the earth. He will judge the world with righteousness, and the peoples with equity.
• New King James Version (NKJV)For He is coming to judge the earth. With righteousness He shall judge the world, And the peoples with equity.

Context of Psalms 98:9

7Let the sea thunder and roar, and all the things it contains, The world and those who dwell in it. 8Let the rivers clap their hands; Let the mountains sing together for joy and delight Before the Lord, for He is coming to judge the earth; He will judge the world with righteousness And the peoples with fairness.

Psalms 98:9 word by word

לִֽפְֽנֵי־יְהוָ֗ה כִּ֥י בָא֮ לִשְׁפֹּ֪ט הָ֫אָ֥רֶץ יִשְׁפֹּֽט־תֵּבֵ֥ל בְּצֶ֑דֶק וְ֝עַמִּ֗ים בְּמֵישָׁרִֽים׃Read the interlinear

Words taken from the KJV.

• Beforeפָּנֶהpânîym · face: beforeH6440
• the Lordיְהֹוָהyehôvâh · LORDH3068
• for he comethבּוֹאbô' · to come (in): comeH935
• to judgeשָׁפַטshâphaţ · to judgeH8199
• the earthאֶ֫רֶץ'erets · land: country/planetH776
• with righteousnessצֶ֫דֶקtsedeq · righteousnessH6664
• the worldתֵּבֵלtêbêl · worldH8398
• and the peopleעַם‛am · peopleH5971
• with equityמֵישָׁרmêyshâr · uprightnessH4339

Cross-references for Psalms 98:9

• Psalms 96:10Say among the nations, “The Lord reigns; Indeed, the world is firmly and securely established, it shall not be moved; He will judge and rule the people with fairness.”
• Revelation 1:7Behold, He is coming with the clouds, and every eye will see Him, even those who pierced Him; and all the tribes (nations) of the earth will mourn over Him [realizing their sin and guilt, and anticipating the coming wrath]. So it is to be. Amen.
• Psalms 67:4Let the nations be glad and sing for joy, For You will judge the people fairly And guide the nations on earth. Selah.
• Psalms 72:2May he judge Your people with righteousness, And Your afflicted with justice.
• Isaiah 5:16But the Lord of hosts will be exalted in justice, And God, the Holy One, will show Himself holy in righteousness [through His righteous judgments].
• Acts 17:31because He has set a day when He will judge the inhabited world in righteousness by a Man whom He has appointed and destined for that task, and He has provided credible proof to everyone by raising Him from the dead.”
• Acts 24:25But as he was discussing righteousness, self-control [honorable behavior, personal integrity], and the judgment to come, Felix became frightened and said, “Go away for now, and when I find [a convenient] time I will send for you.”
• Romans 2:5But because of your callous stubbornness and unrepentant heart you are [deliberately] storing up wrath for yourself on the day of wrath when God’s righteous judgment will be revealed.

Commentaries on Psalms 98:9

• Adam Clarke Bible Commentary · v. 9For he cometh to judge the earth - He comes to make known his salvation, and show his merciful designs to all the children of men. With righteousness shall he judge the world - His word shall not be confined; all shall know him, from the least to the greatest: he shall show that he is loving to every man, and hateth nothing that he hath made. See the notes on Psalm 96:1-13; (note). There is a very great similarity between this Psalm and the Song or…Read the comment
• Barnes’ Notes on the Bible · v. 9Before the Lord, for he cometh to judge the earth … - This verse is essentially the same as Psalm 96:13. See the notes at that verse. The psalm calls for universal praise. The very “reading” of the psalm - so joyous - so jubilant - so animated - so exulting - is suited to awaken the mind to praise; to rouse it to thankfulness; to fill it with joy. One cannot read the psalm without being a happier man; without being lifted above the world; without lofty…Read the comment
• Matthew Henry Concise Commentary · v. 4-9Verses 4-9 Let all the children of men rejoice in the setting up the kingdom of Christ, for all may benefit by it. The different orders of rational creatures in the universe, seem to be described in figurative language in the reign of the great Messiah. The kingdom of Christ will be a blessing to the whole creation. We expect his second coming to begin his glorious reign. Then shall heaven and earth rejoice, and the joy of the redeemed shall be full. But…Read the comment
• Tyndale Open Study Notes · v. 7-9The psalm speaks as if all creation rejoices when the righteous Judge comes (see Psalms 83:3–4; 96:11–13).Read the comment
• Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 1-91. gotten ... victory--literally, "made salvation," enabled Him to save His people. right hand, and ... arm--denote power. holy arm--or, "arm of holiness," the power of His united moral perfections (Psa 22:3; 32:11).Read the comment

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Commentaries on Psalms 98

• Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
• Barnes’ Notes on the Bible
• Matthew Henry Concise Commentary
• Tyndale Open Study Notes
• Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary
• Rashi on Tanakh
• Calvin’s Commentaries
• Keil & Delitzsch Commentary
• John Wesley’s Notes
• The Treasury of David
• Darby Translation Notes
• Geneva Bible Translation Notes
• Kingcomments
• Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary
• Matthew Henry’s Modern English Commentary
• Original Douay–Rheims Annotations
• Seventh-day Adventist Bible Commentary
• EGW Writings