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Psalms 9:10
10Those who know your name trust in you, for you, O Lord, do not abandon those who search for you.
Psalms 9:10 in other versions
- King James Version (KJV)And they that know thy name will put their trust in thee: for thou, Lord, hast not forsaken them that seek thee.
- New International Version (NIV)Those who know your name trust in you, for you, Lord, have never forsaken those who seek you.
- English Standard Version (ESV)And those who know your name put their trust in you, for you, O Lord, have not forsaken those who seek you.
- New King James Version (NKJV)And those who know Your name will put their trust in You; For You, Lord, have not forsaken those who seek You.
Context of Psalms 9:10
8He will judge the world with justice and rule the nations with fairness. 9The Lord is a shelter for the oppressed, a refuge in times of trouble. Those who know your name trust in you, for you, O Lord, do not abandon those who search for you. 11Sing praises to the Lord who reigns in Jerusalem. Tell the world about his unforgettable deeds. 12For he who avenges murder cares for the helpless. He does not ignore the cries of those who suffer.
Read all of Psalms 9Psalms 9:10 word by word
וְיִבְטְח֣וּ בְ֭ךָ יוֹדְעֵ֣י שְׁמֶ֑ךָ כִּ֤י לֹֽא־עָזַ֖בְתָּ דֹרְשֶׁ֣יךָ יְהוָֽה׃Read the interlinear
Words taken from the KJV.
Cross-references for Psalms 9:10
- Psalms 91:14The Lord says, “I will rescue those who love me. I will protect those who trust in my name.
- Exodus 34:5Then the Lord came down in a cloud and stood there with him; and he called out his own name, Yahweh.
- 1 Chronicles 28:9“And Solomon, my son, learn to know the God of your ancestors intimately. Worship and serve him with your whole heart and a willing mind. For the Lord sees every heart and knows every plan and thought. If you seek him, you will find him. But if you forsake him, he will reject you forever.
- Proverbs 18:10The name of the Lord is a strong fortress; the godly run to him and are safe.
- John 17:3And this is the way to have eternal life—to know you, the only true God, and Jesus Christ, the one you sent to earth.
- 2 Corinthians 4:6For God, who said, “Let there be light in the darkness,” has made this light shine in our hearts so we could know the glory of God that is seen in the face of Jesus Christ.
- 2 Timothy 1:12That is why I am suffering here in prison. But I am not ashamed of it, for I know the one in whom I trust, and I am sure that he is able to guard what I have entrusted to him until the day of his return.
- 1 John 2:3And we can be sure that we know him if we obey his commandments.
- 1 John 5:20And we know that the Son of God has come, and he has given us understanding so that we can know the true God. And now we live in fellowship with the true God because we live in fellowship with his Son, Jesus Christ. He is the only true God, and he is eternal life.
- Psalms 5:11But let all who take refuge in you rejoice; let them sing joyful praises forever. Spread your protection over them, that all who love your name may be filled with joy.
- Psalms 57:1Have mercy on me, O God, have mercy! I look to you for protection. I will hide beneath the shadow of your wings until the danger passes by.
- Psalms 146:5But joyful are those who have the God of Israel as their helper, whose hope is in the Lord their God.
- Isaiah 26:3You will keep in perfect peace all who trust in you, all whose thoughts are fixed on you!
- Psalms 105:3Exult in his holy name; rejoice, you who worship the Lord.
- Isaiah 45:19I publicly proclaim bold promises. I do not whisper obscurities in some dark corner. I would not have told the people of Israel to seek me if I could not be found. I, the Lord, speak only what is true and declare only what is right.
- Isaiah 46:3“Listen to me, descendants of Jacob, all you who remain in Israel. I have cared for you since you were born. Yes, I carried you before you were born.
Commentaries on Psalms 9:10
- Adam Clarke Bible Commentary · v. 10They that know thy name - Who have an experimental acquaintance with thy mercy, will put their trust in thee, from the conviction that thou never hast forsaken, and never wilt forsake, them that trust in thee.Read the comment
- Barnes’ Notes on the Bible · v. 10And they that know thy name - All who are acquainted with thee; all those who have been made acquainted with the manifestations of thy goodness, and with the truth respecting thy character. Will put their trust in thee - That is, all who have any just views of God, or who understand his real character, will confide in him. This is as much as to say, that he has a character which is worthy of confidence - since they who know him best most unreservedly rely…Read the comment
- Tyndale Open Study Notes · v. 10At times, a person may feel separated from the Lord. The psalms describe moments of spiritual alienation or distress (Psalms 22:1; 42:9; 119:8) Even in these times, the psalms affirm God’s faithfulness. The Lord does not abandon his people (16:10; 37:25, 28).Read the comment
- Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 9-109-10. The oppressed, and all who know Him (Psa 5:3; 7:1), find Him a sure refuge.Read the comment
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Commentaries on Psalms 9
- 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
- Scofield Reference Notes, 1917 Edition
- Original Douay–Rheims Annotations
- Seventh-day Adventist Bible Commentary
- EGW Writings
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