Psalms 7:6

Psalms 7:6 in other versions

• King James Version (KJV)Arise, O Lord, in thine anger, lift up thyself because of the rage of mine enemies: and awake for me to the judgment that thou hast commanded.
• New International Version (NIV)Arise, Lord, in your anger; rise up against the rage of my enemies. Awake, my God; decree justice.
• English Standard Version (ESV)Arise, O Lord, in your anger; lift yourself up against the fury of my enemies; awake for me; you have appointed a judgment.
• New King James Version (NKJV)Arise, O Lord, in Your anger; Lift Yourself up because of the rage of my enemies; Rise up for me to the judgment You have commanded!

Context of Psalms 7:6

4or have wronged my ally, or helped his lawless enemy, 5may an enemy relentlessly chase me and catch me; may he trample me to death and leave me lying dishonored in the dust. (Selah) Stand up angrily, Lord! Rise up with raging fury against my enemies! Wake up for my sake and execute the judgment you have decreed for them! 7The countries are assembled all around you; take once more your rightful place over them! 8The Lord judges the nations. Vindicate me, Lord, because I am innocent, because I am blameless, O Exalted One!

Psalms 7:6 word by word

ק֘וּמָ֤ה יְהוָ֨ה׀ בְּאַפֶּ֗ךָ הִ֭נָּשֵׂא בְּעַבְר֣וֹת צוֹרְרָ֑י וְע֥וּרָה אֵ֝לַ֗י מִשְׁפָּ֥ט צִוִּֽיתָ׃Read the interlinear

Words taken from the KJV.

• Ariseקוּםqûm · to arise: riseH6965
• O Lordיְהֹוָהyehôvâh · LORDH3068
• in thine angerאַף'aph · face: angerH639
• lift upנָשָׂאnâώâ' nâsâh · to lift: raiseH5375
• thyself because of the rageעֶבְרָה‛ebrâh · furyH5678
• of mine enemiesצָרַרtsârar · to vexH6887
• and awakeעוּר‛ûr · to rouseH5782
• the judgmentמִשְׁפָּטmishpâţ · justice: judgementH4941
• thou hast commandedצָוָהtsâvâh · to commandH6680

Cross-references for Psalms 7:6

• Psalms 3:7Rise up, Lord! Deliver me, my God! Yes, you will strike all my enemies on the jaw; you will break the teeth of the wicked.
• Psalms 12:5“Because of the violence done to the oppressed, because of the painful cries of the needy, I will spring into action,” says the Lord. “I will provide the safety they so desperately desire.”
• Psalms 35:1O Lord, fight those who fight with me! Attack those who attack me!
• Psalms 44:26Rise up and help us! Rescue us because of your loyal love!
• Psalms 68:1God springs into action! His enemies scatter; his adversaries run from him.
• Isaiah 3:13The Lord takes his position to judge; he stands up to pass sentence on his people.
• Psalms 74:3Hurry and look at the permanent ruins, and all the damage the enemy has done to the temple!
• Psalms 94:1O Lord, the God who avenges! O God who avenges, reveal your splendor!
• Isaiah 33:10“Now I will rise up,” says the Lord. “Now I will exalt myself; now I will magnify myself.
• Isaiah 37:20Now, O Lord our God, rescue us from his power, so all the kingdoms of the earth may know that you alone are the Lord.”
• Psalms 44:23Rouse yourself! Why do you sleep, O Lord? Wake up! Do not reject us forever!
• Psalms 59:5You, O Lord God, the invincible warrior, the God of Israel, rouse yourself and punish all the nations! Have no mercy on any treacherous evildoers! (Selah)
• Psalms 73:20They are like a dream after one wakes up. O Lord, when you awake you will despise them.
• Psalms 78:65But then the Lord awoke from his sleep; he was like a warrior in a drunken rage.
• Isaiah 51:9Wake up! Wake up! Clothe yourself with strength, O arm of the Lord! Wake up as in former times, as in antiquity! Did you not smash the Proud One? Did you not wound the sea monster?
• Psalms 76:8From heaven you announced what their punishment would be. The earth was afraid and silent

Commentaries on Psalms 7:6

• Adam Clarke Bible Commentary · v. 6Arise, O Lord, in thine anger - To thee I commit my cause; arise, and sit on the throne of thy judgment in my behalf.Read the comment
• Barnes’ Notes on the Bible · v. 6Arise, O Lord, in thine anger - That is, to punish him who thus unjustly persecutes me. See the notes at Psalm 3:7. Lift up thyself - As if he had been lying in repose and inaction. The idea is derived from a warrior who is called on to go forth and meet an enemy. Because of the rage of mine enemies - Not only of this particular enemy, but of those who were associated with him, and perhaps of all his foes. David felt, on this occasion, that he was…Read the comment
• Tyndale Open Study Notes · v. 6God’s judgment brings justice, despite the chaos created by enemies (see 7:11).Read the comment
• Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 66. God is involved as if hitherto careless of him (Psa 3:7; 9:18). rage--the most violent, like a flood rising over a river's banks. the judgment ... commanded--or, "ordained"; a just decision.Read the comment

Topics related to Psalms 7:6

• Afflictions and Adversities

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Commentaries on Psalms 7

• 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
• Seventh-day Adventist Bible Commentary