Psalms 9:6
“O thou enemy, destructions are come to a perpetual end: and thou hast destroyed cities; their memorial is perished with them.”
Psalms 9:6 in 8 translations
- KJVKing James Version
- O thou enemy, destructions are come to a perpetual end: and thou hast destroyed cities; their memorial is perished with them.
- DRADouay–Rheims
- The swords of the enemy have failed unto the end: and their cities thou hast destroyed. Their memory hath perished with a noise.
- ASVAmerican Standard Version
- The enemy are come to an end, they are desolate for ever; And the cities which thou hast overthrown, The very remembrance of them is perished.
- DARBYDarby
- O enemy! destructions are ended for ever. Thou hast also destroyed cities, even the remembrance of them hath perished.
- WEBThe World English Bible
- The enemy is overtaken by endless ruin. The very memory of the cities which you have overthrown has perished.
- YLTYoung's Literal Translation
- O thou Enemy, Finished have been destructions for ever, As to cities thou hast plucked up, Perished hath their memorial with them.
- BPVBiblePics Version
- O enemy, destruction has come to a perpetual end; you have ruined cities, and their memory has perished with them.
- BPVBiblePics Version
- O enemy, destruction has come to a perpetual end; you have ruined cities, and their memory has perished with them.
Context: Psalms 9
4For thou hast maintained my right and my cause; thou satest in the throne judging right.
5Thou hast rebuked the heathen, thou hast destroyed the wicked, thou hast put out their name for ever and ever.
6O thou enemy, destructions are come to a perpetual end: and thou hast destroyed cities; their memorial is perished with them.
7But the LORD shall endure for ever: he hath prepared his throne for judgment.
8And he shall judge the world in righteousness, he shall minister judgment to the people in uprightness.
About Psalms 9: Praising God for Justice
Psalm 9 expresses the psalmist's gratitude and trust in God's unwavering justice. The psalmist praises God for His deliverance from enemies and calls on all people to acknowledge His glory and righteousness. The psalm recognizes that God's judgments are fair and that the wicked will ultimately receive their due punishment.
Commentary
Psalm 9 is a beautiful expression of faith in God's justice. It reminds us that no matter how powerful or cruel our enemies may seem, God is the ultimate judge and will ensure that justice is served. This psalm encourages us to trust in God's wisdom and sovereignty, even when we face difficult circumstances or injustice. It also reminds us to give thanks and praise to God for His protection and deliverance. Overall, Psalm 9 offers a powerful message of hope and assurance that God is with us and will never abandon us.