Tree of Life Version
Psalms 9:11
11Those who know Your Name trust You— for You, Adonai, never have forsaken those who seek You.
Psalms 9:11 in other versions
- King James Version (KJV)Sing praises to the Lord, which dwelleth in Zion: declare among the people his doings.
- New International Version (NIV)Sing the praises of the Lord, enthroned in Zion; proclaim among the nations what he has done.
- English Standard Version (ESV)Sing praises to the Lord, who sits enthroned in Zion! Tell among the peoples his deeds!
- New King James Version (NKJV)Sing praises to the Lord, who dwells in Zion! Declare His deeds among the people.
Context of Psalms 9:11
9He judges the world in righteousness and governs the peoples justly. 10Adonai is a stronghold for the oppressed, a high tower in times of trouble. Those who know Your Name trust You— for You, Adonai, never have forsaken those who seek You. 12Sing praises to Adonai, who dwells in Zion. Declare His deeds among the peoples. 13He who avenges blood remembers. He will not forget the cry of the afflicted.
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זַמְּר֗וּ לַ֭יהוָה יֹשֵׁ֣ב צִיּ֑וֹן הַגִּ֥ידוּ בָ֝עַמִּ֗ים עֲלִֽילוֹתָֽיו׃Read the interlinear
Words taken from the KJV.
Cross-references for Psalms 9:11
- Psalms 33:1Sing for joy to Adonai, you righteous. Praise is fitting for the upright.
- Psalms 47:6God is gone up amidst shouting, Adonai amidst the sound of the shofar.
- Psalms 96:1Sing to Adonai a new song! Sing to Adonai, all the earth.
- Psalms 148:1Halleluyah! Praise Adonai from the heavens! Praise Him in the highest!
- Psalms 78:68Instead He chose the tribe of Judah, Mount Zion, which He loved.
- Psalms 132:13For Adonai has chosen Zion, He has desired it for His dwelling:
- Isaiah 12:6Cry out and shout, inhabitant of Zion! For great in your midst is the Holy One of Israel.”
- Isaiah 14:32What will they answer the messengers of the nation? For Adonai has founded Zion, and the afflicted of His people will find refuge in her.
- Hebrews 12:22But you have come to Mount Zion— to the city of the living God, the heavenly Jerusalem, and to myriads of angels, a joyous gathering,
- Revelation 14:1Then I looked, and behold, the Lamb was standing on Mount Zion, and with Him were 144,000 who had His name and His Father’s name written on their foreheads.
- Psalms 66:2Sing the glory of His Name— make His praise glorious.
- Psalms 96:10Say among the nations: “Adonai reigns!” The world is firmly established— it will not move. He will judge the peoples with fairness.
- Psalms 105:1Praise Adonai, call upon His Name. Make known His deeds among the peoples.
- Psalms 107:22Let them sacrifice thank offerings and tell of His works with joyful singing.
- Psalms 118:17I will not die, but live, and proclaim what Adonai has done!
- Isaiah 12:4In that day you will say: “Give thanks to Adonai. Proclaim His Name! Declare His works to the peoples, so they remember His exalted Name.
Commentaries on Psalms 9:11
- Adam Clarke Bible Commentary · v. 11Declare among the people his doings - It is the duty of all those who have received the salvation of God, to recommend him and his salvation to the whole circle of their acquaintance, Christians, so called, when they meet, seldom speak about God! Why is this? Because they have nothing to say.Read the comment
- Barnes’ Notes on the Bible · v. 11Sing praises to the Lord - As the result of these views of his character, and at the remembrance of his doings. The heart of the psalmist is full of exultation and joy at the remembrance of the divine interposition, and he naturally breaks out into these strong expressions, calling on others to rejoice also. Which dwelleth in Zion - On the word Zion, see the notes at Psalm 2:6. Compare Psalm 3:4; Psalm 5:7. As Zion was the place where at this time the…Read the comment
- Matthew Henry Concise Commentary · v. 11-20Verses 11-20 Those who believe that God is greatly to be praised, not only desire to praise him better themselves, but desire that others may join with them. There is a day coming, when it will appear that he has not forgotten the cry of the humble; neither the cry of their blood, or the cry of their prayers. We are never brought so low, so near to death, but God can raise us up. If he has saved us from spiritual and eternal death, we may thence hope…Read the comment
- Tyndale Open Study Notes · v. 11The psalm writers often connect the idea that God dwells (or sits, or is enthroned) with a specific place, such as: heaven (Psalm 2:4; see 47:9), Jerusalem, "between the cherubim"(Psalms 80:1; 99:1), "on high" (Psalm 113:5), or "at my right hand" (Psalm 110:1). Since the Lord rules the world, everyone must know about his unforgettable deeds of salvation (see Psalm 9:1; 64:9; 66:16; 105:1).Read the comment
- Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 1111. (Compare Psa 2:6; 3:4).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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