Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version The LORD is known by his acts of justice; the wicked are ensnared by the work of their hands. New Living Translation The LORD is known for his justice. The wicked are trapped by their own deeds. Quiet Interlude English Standard Version The LORD has made himself known; he has executed judgment; the wicked are snared in the work of their own hands. Higgaion. Selah Berean Standard Bible The LORD is known by the justice He brings; the wicked are ensnared by the work of their hands. Higgaion Selah King James Bible The LORD is known by the judgment which he executeth: the wicked is snared in the work of his own hands. Higgaion. Selah. New King James Version The LORD is known by the judgment He executes; The wicked is snared in the work of his own hands. Meditation. Selah New American Standard Bible The LORD has made Himself known; He has executed judgment. A wicked one is ensnared in the work of his own hands. Higgaion Selah NASB 1995 The LORD has made Himself known; He has executed judgment. In the work of his own hands the wicked is snared. Higgaion Selah. NASB 1977 The LORD has made Himself known; He has executed judgment. In the work of his own hands the wicked is snared. Higgaion Selah. Legacy Standard Bible Yahweh has made Himself known; He has executed judgment. In the work of his own hands the wicked is snared. Higgaion Selah. Amplified Bible The LORD has made Himself known; He executes judgment; The wicked are trapped by the work of their own hands. Higgaion (meditation) Selah. Christian Standard Bible The LORD has made himself known; he has executed justice, snaring the wicked by the work of their hands. Higgaion. Selah Holman Christian Standard Bible The LORD has revealed Himself; He has executed justice, striking down the wicked by the work of their hands. Higgaion. Selah American Standard Version Jehovah hath made himself known, he hath executed judgment: The wicked is snared in the work of his own hands. [Higgaion. Selah. Contemporary English Version You showed what you are like, and you made certain that justice is done, but evil people are trapped by their own evil deeds. English Revised Version The LORD hath made himself known, he hath executed judgment: the wicked is snared in the work of his own hands. Higgaion. Selah GOD'S WORD® Translation The LORD is known by the judgment he has carried out. The wicked person is trapped by the work of his own hands. [Higgaion Selah] Good News Translation The LORD has revealed himself by his righteous judgments, and the wicked are trapped by their own deeds. International Standard Version The LORD has made himself known, executing judgment. The wicked are ensnared by what their hands have made. Interlude Majority Standard Bible The LORD is known by the justice He brings; the wicked are ensnared by the work of their hands. Higgaion Selah NET Bible The LORD revealed himself; he accomplished justice; the wicked were ensnared by their own actions. (Higgaion. Selah) New Heart English Bible The LORD has made himself known. He has executed judgment. The wicked is snared by the work of his own hands. Higgaion. Selah. Webster's Bible Translation The LORD is known by the judgment which he executeth: the wicked is snared in the work of his own hands. Higgaion. Selah. World English Bible Yahweh has made himself known. He has executed judgment. The wicked is snared by the work of his own hands. Meditation. Selah. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionYHWH has been known, "" He has done judgment; By a work of his hands "" The wicked has been snared. Meditation. Selah. Young's Literal Translation Jehovah hath been known, Judgment He hath done, By a work of his hands Hath the wicked been snared. Meditation. Selah. Smith's Literal Translation And Jehovah was known by the judgment he did: by the work of his hands the unjust was snared. Meditation. Silence. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleThe Lord shall be known when he executeth judgments: the sinner hath been caught in the works of his own hands. Catholic Public Domain Version New American Bible The LORD is revealed in making judgments: by the deeds they do the wicked are trapped. Higgaion. Selah New Revised Standard Version The LORD has made himself known, he has executed judgment; the wicked are snared in the work of their own hands. Higgaion. Selah Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleThe LORD makes known the judgment which he executes; the wicked is snared in the work of his own hands. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated LORD JEHOVAH makes known the judgment that he does, and the wicked is caught by the work of his hands. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917The LORD hath made Himself known, He hath executed judgment, The wicked is snared in the work of his own hands. Higgaion. Selah Brenton Septuagint Translation The Lord is known as executing judgments: the sinner is taken in the works of his hands. A song of Pause. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context I Will Give Thanks to the LORD…15The nations have fallen into a pit of their making; their feet are caught in the net they have hidden. 16The LORD is known by the justice He brings; the wicked are ensnared by the work of their hands. Higgaion Selah 17The wicked will return to Sheol—all the nations who forget God.… Cross References Proverbs 11:5-6 The righteousness of the blameless directs their path, but the wicked fall by their own wickedness. / The righteousness of the upright delivers them, but the faithless are trapped by their own desires. Proverbs 26:27 He who digs a pit will fall into it, and he who rolls a stone will have it roll back on him. Proverbs 28:10 He who leads the upright along the path of evil will fall into his own pit, but the blameless will inherit what is good. Job 18:7-10 His vigorous stride is shortened, and his own schemes trip him up. / For his own feet lead him into a net, and he wanders into its mesh. / A trap seizes his heel; a snare grips him. ... Psalm 7:15-16 He has dug a hole and hollowed it out; he has fallen into a pit of his own making. / His trouble recoils on himself, and his violence falls on his own head. Psalm 10:2 In pride the wicked pursue the needy; let them be caught in the schemes they devise. Psalm 35:8 May ruin befall them by surprise; may the net they hid ensnare them; may they fall into the hazard they created. Psalm 37:15 But their swords will pierce their own hearts, and their bows will be broken. Psalm 57:6 They spread a net for my feet; my soul was despondent. They dug a pit before me, but they themselves have fallen into it! Selah Psalm 141:10 Let the wicked fall into their own nets, while I pass by in safety. Ecclesiastes 10:8 He who digs a pit may fall into it, and he who breaches a wall may be bitten by a snake. Isaiah 8:15 Many will stumble over these; they will fall and be broken; they will be ensnared and captured.” Isaiah 24:17-18 Terror and pit and snare await you, O dweller of the earth. / Whoever flees the sound of panic will fall into the pit, and whoever climbs from the pit will be caught in the snare. For the windows of heaven are open, and the foundations of the earth are shaken. Jeremiah 18:22 Let a cry be heard from their houses when You suddenly bring raiders against them, for they have dug a pit to capture me and have hidden snares for my feet. Matthew 7:2 For with the same judgment you pronounce, you will be judged, and with the measure you use, it will be measured to you. Treasury of Scripture The LORD is known by the judgment which he executes: the wicked is snared in the work of his own hands. Higgaion. Selah. known Psalm 48:11 Let mount Zion rejoice, let the daughters of Judah be glad, because of thy judgments. Psalm 58:10,11 The righteous shall rejoice when he seeth the vengeance: he shall wash his feet in the blood of the wicked… Psalm 83:17,18 Let them be confounded and troubled for ever; yea, let them be put to shame, and perish: … wicked Psalm 11:6 Upon the wicked he shall rain snares, fire and brimstone, and an horrible tempest: this shall be the portion of their cup. Psalm 140:9 As for the head of those that compass me about, let the mischief of their own lips cover them. Proverbs 6:2 Thou art snared with the words of thy mouth, thou art taken with the words of thy mouth. Higgaion, that is, Meditation Psalm 5:1 To the chief Musician upon Nehiloth, A Psalm of David. Give ear to my words, O LORD, consider my meditation. Psalm 19:14 Let the words of my mouth, and the meditation of my heart, be acceptable in thy sight, O LORD, my strength, and my redeemer. Psalm 92:3 Upon an instrument of ten strings, and upon the psaltery; upon the harp with a solemn sound. Jump to Previous Ensnared Evil-Doer Executed Executeth Hands Higgaion Judging Judgment Justice Meditation Net Selah Snared Wicked WorkJump to Next Ensnared Evil-Doer Executed Executeth Hands Higgaion Judging Judgment Justice Meditation Net Selah Snared Wicked WorkPsalm 9 1. David praises God for executing judgment11. He incites others to praise him 13. He prays that he may have cause to praise him The LORD is known by the justice He brings; This phrase emphasizes God's character as just and righteous. Throughout the Bible, God's justice is a central theme, seen in His dealings with nations and individuals. In the Old Testament, God's justice is often demonstrated through His laws given to Israel, which reflect His holy nature (Deuteronomy 32:4). The justice of God is also a key aspect of His covenant relationship with His people, where He promises to uphold righteousness and punish wickedness. In the New Testament, Jesus Christ embodies God's justice, fulfilling the law and offering salvation through His sacrificial death (Romans 3:25-26). This phrase reassures believers that God is actively involved in the world, ensuring that justice prevails. the wicked are ensnared by the work of their hands. Higgaion Selah Persons / Places / Events 1. The LORD (Yahweh)The covenant name of God, emphasizing His eternal existence and faithfulness. In this verse, He is portrayed as a just judge. 2. The Wicked Those who oppose God and His ways, often characterized by their sinful actions and rebellion against divine law. 3. Justice The divine attribute of God that ensures fairness and righteousness, often resulting in the punishment of the wicked and the vindication of the righteous. 4. The Works of Their Hands Refers to the actions and deeds of the wicked, which ultimately lead to their downfall. Teaching Points God's Justice is EvidentGod's justice is not hidden; it is evident in the world as He deals with the wicked according to their deeds. Believers can trust that God will ultimately bring justice. The Consequences of Sin Sin has inherent consequences. The wicked often fall into the traps they set for others, illustrating the self-destructive nature of sin. Trust in Divine Justice In a world where injustice seems prevalent, believers are encouraged to trust in God's perfect justice, knowing that He sees all and will act righteously. Self-Reflection on Actions This verse serves as a reminder to examine our own actions and ensure they align with God's will, avoiding the pitfalls of sin. Encouragement for the Righteous The righteous can find encouragement in knowing that God is aware of their struggles and will ultimately vindicate them.(16) The Lord.--Better, Jehovah hath made himself known. He hath executed judgment, snaring the wicked in the work of his own hands. Higgaion. Selah.--Higgaion occurs three times in the Psalms--here. Psalm 19:14, and Psalm 92:4 (Heb.). In the two latter places it is translated; in Psalm 19:14, "meditation;" in Psalm 92:4, "solemn sound." Both meanings are etymologically possible, but the word apparently, indicates some change in the music, or possibly, as joined with selah, a direction to some particular part of the orchestra. Verse 16. - The Lord is known by the judgment which he executeth; rather, the Lord hath made himself known; he executeth judgment (see the Revised Version; and comp. Ezekiel 20:9). The two clauses are grammatically distinct, though no doubt closely connected in their meaning. God makes himself known - manifests his character, by the judgments which he executes, shows himself just, perhaps severe, certainly One who "will not at all acquit the wicked" (Nahum 1:3). The wicked is snared in the work of his own hands. Some translate, "he snareth the wicked," or, "by snaring the wicked" - the special way in which God manifests himself (see Kay, p. 31; 'Speaker's Commentary,' vol. 4. p. 190). Higgaion. This word is found in three other places only, viz. Psalm 19:14; Psalm 92:3; and Lamentations 3:61. In the first it is translated "meditation," and has clearly that meaning; in the second it is supposed to mean "a gentle strain:" in the third it seems best rendered by "musing" or "reflection." Here it stands by itself, as a sort of rubrical direction, like the following word, "Selah." Some suppose it a direction to the choir to play a gentle strain of instrumental music as an interlude; others regard it as enjoining upon the congregation a space of quiet "meditation" (see Hengstenberg, ad loc.; and compare Professor Alexander's work, 'The Psalms translated and explained,' p. 45). Selah (see the comment on Psalm 3:2).Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew The LORDיְהוָה֮ (Yah·weh) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3068: LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel is known נ֤וֹדַ֨ע ׀ (nō·w·ḏa‘) Verb - Nifal - Perfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 3045: To know by the justice מִשְׁפָּ֪ט (miš·pāṭ) Noun - masculine singular Strong's 4941: A verdict, a sentence, formal decree, divine law, penalty, justice, privilege, style He brings; עָ֫שָׂ֥ה (‘ā·śāh) Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 6213: To do, make the wicked רָשָׁ֑ע (rā·šā‘) Adjective - masculine singular Strong's 7563: Wrong, an, bad person are ensnared נוֹקֵ֣שׁ (nō·w·qêš) Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine singular Strong's 5367: To knock, strike, hit, strike or bring down by the work בְּפֹ֣עַל (bə·p̄ō·‘al) Preposition-b | Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 6467: Doing, deed, work of their hands. כַּ֭פָּיו (kap·pāw) Noun - fdc | third person masculine singular Strong's 3709: Hollow or flat of the hand, palm, sole (of the foot), a pan Higgaion הִגָּי֥וֹן (hig·gā·yō·wn) Noun - masculine singular Strong's 1902: A murmuring sound, a musical notation, a machination Selah סֶֽלָה׃ (se·lāh) Interjection Strong's 5542: Suspension, pause Links Psalm 9:16 NIVPsalm 9:16 NLT Psalm 9:16 ESV Psalm 9:16 NASB Psalm 9:16 KJV Psalm 9:16 BibleApps.com Psalm 9:16 Biblia Paralela Psalm 9:16 Chinese Bible Psalm 9:16 French Bible Psalm 9:16 Catholic Bible OT Poetry: Psalm 9:16 Yahweh has made himself known (Psalm Ps Psa.) |
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