Psalms 9 commentary john gills exposition on the whole bible. Psalm 9 1 lord, you have examined me and you know me. Pondering how he would be able to get away from so much exposure, maybe both positively and negatively. Psalms, 9 new jerusalem bible biblia catolica online. Look back over this psalm put into your own words five facts about god and his relationship to you. In the greek septuagint version of the bible, and in its latin translation in the vulgate, this psalm is psalm 8 in a. Psalm 9 is something of an exception in the old testament, speaking strongly and positively about the individual.
King davids other psalms strongly contradict the classical attributes whereas this one can be construed to accept it in an inconsistent manner. Psalm 9 everywhere today one hears of those who are passing through an identity crisis. Psalm 9 bible commentary wesleys explanatory notes. And yet, notwithstanding these testimonies, there appears internal evidence that the psalm was not written by david, but during or after the time of the. O lord, you have examined my heart and know everything about me.
It is davids appeal of a good conscience unto god, against the malicious suspicions and calumnies of men, in ps 9. Psalm 9 is the 9th psalm of the book of psalms, generally known in english by its first verse, in the king james version, o lord, thou hast searched me, and known me. Streatywimblerly, the african american lectionary, 2008. Provided to youtube by cdbaby psalm 9 kelly willard i stand in you. Where can i go from your spirit, and where can i run away from your face. The power of psalm 9 is not in knowing what it says, but in believing what it says. James for free, and see the artwork, lyrics and similar artists.
Although psalms 9 is just one of around 80 or more psalms authored by king david, it is the most utilized by those engaging in negative theology. You hem me in behind and before, and you lay your hand upon me. You know what i am going to say even before i say it, lord. Immediately it exalts god as all knowing and omnipresent, and clearly shows that all of mans life is in gods hands. We all ask this question occasionally but perhaps it is asked more frequently today because of the prevailing scientific view of the universe. Some people think that the prophet zechariah wrote it. Psalm 9 englisch project by enjoy this beautiful bible verses music.
World wide study bible psalms 9 christian classics. Jun 20, 2015 psalm 9 englisch project by enjoy this beautiful bible verses music. You are all around mein front and in back and have put your hand. Psalm 9 tpt you know all about me for the pure bible. And wings are poetically ascribed to the morning here, as they are elsewhere to the sun, and to the winds. The psalmist is keenly aware of gods allknowing gaze ps 9. Behold, o lord, you know it all 5 you have enclosed me behind and before.
It is beyond our ability to understand how a being could be at the center of his creationand we know a little bit about the awesome size of his creation. Why do you think david transitions into this series of questions. Lord, even before i say a word, you already know it. A word is not yet on my tongue before you, yahweh, know all about it.
God places an eternal spirit inside the conceived child within the womb of a. The most popular bible verses from the chapter psalm 9. Before a word is on my tongue you, lord, know it completely. There is one psalm which it were well if christians would do by it as pythagoras by his golden precepts,every morning and evening repeat it.
The book of psalms is the third section of the hebrew bible, and a book of the christian old testament. Samuel annesley 16201696, in the morning exercises. The new world translation of the holy scriptures is published by jehovahs witnesses. New international version 1 for the director of music. As david offers this prayer really unto god, declaring, first of all, o lord, thou hast searched me, and known me psalm 9. There is only one place hostile to gods rulewicked people. Search results for psalms 9 using the new american standard version. This psalm was written by david, when he lay under the reproach and calumnies of men, who laid false things to his charge. Psalm 9 is one of the grandest of all the psalms, for it brings us face to face with the majesty and power of god. Psalm 9 new international version gods perfect knowledge of man. We are able to see the earth and the billions of people on it. The title of this psalm in the hebrew is, to the chief musician, or, to the conqueror, a psalm of david. The first shot of a baby in the womb was on the front cover of the april 30, 1965 edition of life magazine.
They apply to all human beings, at all times and in all places. You watch when i walk or lie down, you know every detail of my conduct. This text narrates a religious encounter with god that affirms human worth. Search using our online bible by topic, verse reference or phrase. Even though we cannot get away from god, what do we do to. Psalm 9 todays english version and other verses sermon. Search results for psalms 9 using the new american standard. The sanctity of human life in the womb psalm 9 ray. Psalms 9, new international version niv the bible app.
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