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.
• 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.
• New Living Translation (NLT)before the Lord, for he is coming to judge the earth. He will judge the world with justice, and the nations with fairness.

Context of Psalms 98:9

7Let the sea resound, and everything in it, the world, and all who live in it. 8Let the rivers clap their hands, let the mountains sing together for joy; 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.

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.” The world is firmly established, it cannot be moved; he will judge the peoples with equity.
• Revelation 1:7“Look, he is coming with the clouds,” and “every eye will see him, even those who pierced him”; and all peoples on earth “will mourn because of him.” So shall it be! Amen.
• Psalms 67:4May the nations be glad and sing for joy, for you rule the peoples with equity and guide the nations of the earth.
• Psalms 72:2May he judge your people in righteousness, your afflicted ones with justice.
• Isaiah 5:16But the Lord Almighty will be exalted by his justice, and the holy God will be proved holy by his righteous acts.
• Acts 17:31For he has set a day when he will judge the world with justice by the man he has appointed. He has given proof of this to everyone by raising him from the dead.”
• Acts 24:25As Paul talked about righteousness, self-control and the judgment to come, Felix was afraid and said, “That’s enough for now! You may leave. When I find it convenient, I will send for you.”
• Romans 2:5But because of your stubbornness and your unrepentant heart, you are storing up wrath against yourself for the day of God’s wrath, when his 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