Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version The LORD is a refuge for the oppressed, a stronghold in times of trouble. New Living Translation The LORD is a shelter for the oppressed, a refuge in times of trouble. English Standard Version The LORD is a stronghold for the oppressed, a stronghold in times of trouble. Berean Standard Bible The LORD is a refuge for the oppressed, a stronghold in times of trouble. King James Bible The LORD also will be a refuge for the oppressed, a refuge in times of trouble. New King James Version The LORD also will be a refuge for the oppressed, A refuge in times of trouble. New American Standard Bible The LORD will also be a stronghold for the oppressed, A stronghold in times of trouble; NASB 1995 The LORD also will be a stronghold for the oppressed, A stronghold in times of trouble; NASB 1977 The LORD also will be a stronghold for the oppressed, A stronghold in times of trouble, Legacy Standard Bible Yahweh also will be a stronghold for the oppressed, A stronghold in times of distress; Amplified Bible The LORD also will be a refuge and a stronghold for the oppressed, A refuge in times of trouble; Christian Standard Bible The LORD is a refuge for the persecuted, a refuge in times of trouble. Holman Christian Standard Bible The LORD is a refuge for the oppressed, a refuge in times of trouble. American Standard Version Jehovah also will be a high tower for the oppressed, A high tower in times of trouble; Contemporary English Version The poor can run to you because you are a fortress in times of trouble. English Revised Version The LORD also will be a high tower for the oppressed, a high tower in times of trouble; GOD'S WORD® Translation The LORD is a stronghold for the oppressed, a stronghold in times of trouble. Good News Translation The LORD is a refuge for the oppressed, a place of safety in times of trouble. International Standard Version The LORD is a refuge for the oppressed, a refuge in times of distress. Majority Standard Bible The LORD is a refuge for the oppressed, a stronghold in times of trouble. NET Bible Consequently the LORD provides safety for the oppressed; he provides safety in times of trouble. New Heart English Bible The LORD will also be a refuge for the oppressed, a refuge in times of trouble. Webster's Bible Translation The LORD also will be a refuge for the oppressed, a refuge in times of trouble. World English Bible Yahweh will also be a high tower for the oppressed; a high tower in times of trouble. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAnd YHWH is a tower for the bruised, "" A tower for times of adversity. Young's Literal Translation And Jehovah is a tower for the bruised, A tower for times of adversity. Smith's Literal Translation And Jehovah will be a height for the oppressed one, a height for times in straits. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd the Lord is become a refuge for the poor: a helper in due time in tribulation. Catholic Public Domain Version New American Bible The LORD is a stronghold for the oppressed, a stronghold in times of trouble. New Revised Standard Version The LORD is a stronghold for the oppressed, a stronghold in times of trouble. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleThe LORD also will be a refuge for the poor, a refuge in times of trouble. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated LORD JEHOVAH shall be a place of refuge for the poor and their helper in times of suffering. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917The LORD also will be a high tower for the oppressed, A high tower in times of trouble; Brenton Septuagint Translation The Lord also is become a refuge for the poor, a seasonable help, in affliction. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context I Will Give Thanks to the LORD…8He judges the world with justice; He governs the people with equity. 9The LORD is a refuge for the oppressed, a stronghold in times of trouble. 10Those who know Your name trust in You, for You, O LORD, have not forsaken those who seek You.… Cross References Psalm 46:1 For the choirmaster. Of the sons of Korah. According to Alamoth. A song. God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in times of trouble. Proverbs 18:10 The name of the LORD is a strong tower; the righteous run to it and are safe. Nahum 1:7 The LORD is good, a stronghold in the day of distress; He cares for those who trust in Him. Isaiah 25:4 For You have been a refuge for the poor, a stronghold for the needy in distress, a refuge from the storm, a shade from the heat. For the breath of the ruthless is like rain against a wall, Psalm 46:7 The LORD of Hosts is with us; the God of Jacob is our fortress. Selah Psalm 62:8 Trust in Him at all times, O people; pour out your hearts before Him. God is our refuge. Selah Psalm 91:2 I will say to the LORD, “You are my refuge and my fortress, my God, in whom I trust.” Psalm 32:7 You are my hiding place. You protect me from trouble; You surround me with songs of deliverance. Selah Psalm 37:39 The salvation of the righteous is from the LORD; He is their stronghold in time of trouble. Psalm 59:16 But I will sing of Your strength and proclaim Your loving devotion in the morning. For You are my fortress, my refuge in times of trouble. Isaiah 4:6 a shelter to give shade from the heat by day, and a refuge and hiding place from the storm and the rain. Isaiah 32:2 Each will be like a shelter from the wind, a refuge from the storm, like streams of water in a dry land, like the shadow of a great rock in an arid land. 2 Samuel 22:3 My God is my rock, in whom I take refuge, my shield, and the horn of my salvation. My stronghold, my refuge, and my Savior, You save me from violence. Matthew 11:28-30 Come to Me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. / Take My yoke upon you and learn from Me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. / For My yoke is easy and My burden is light.” John 16:33 I have told you these things so that in Me you may have peace. In the world you will have tribulation. But take courage; I have overcome the world!” Treasury of Scripture The LORD also will be a refuge for the oppressed, a refuge in times of trouble. The Lord Psalm 18:2 Psalm 32:7 Psalm 37:39 be a refuge. Psalm 20:1 Psalm 46:7 in times Psalm 50:15 Psalm 77:1,2 Psalm 108:12 Jump to Previous Adversity Bruised Crushed Distress High Oppressed Refuge Stronghold Times Tower TroubleJump to Next Adversity Bruised Crushed Distress High Oppressed Refuge Stronghold Times Tower TroublePsalm 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 The term "LORD" in this context is derived from the Hebrew "YHWH," often vocalized as Yahweh. This is the covenant name of God, emphasizing His eternal, self-existent nature. In the conservative Christian perspective, this name signifies God's unchanging faithfulness and His personal relationship with His people. It is a reminder of His sovereignty and His role as the ultimate authority and protector. is a refuge for the oppressed a stronghold in times of trouble Persons / Places / Events 1. The LORD (Yahweh)The covenant name of God, emphasizing His eternal presence and faithfulness to His people. In this Psalm, He is depicted as a protector and refuge. 2. The Oppressed Those who are suffering under injustice or hardship. The term implies individuals who are marginalized or afflicted by external circumstances. 3. Times of Trouble Periods of distress or adversity. This can refer to personal, communal, or national crises where individuals feel overwhelmed by their circumstances. Teaching Points God as Our RefugeIn times of distress, believers can find safety and peace in God, who is our ultimate refuge. This assurance encourages us to turn to Him first in our troubles. Understanding Oppression Recognizing the plight of the oppressed is crucial. As followers of Christ, we are called to be aware of and respond to the needs of those who are suffering, reflecting God's heart for justice and mercy. Trust in God's Sovereignty Even in the most challenging times, we can trust in God's sovereign control over our lives. He is a stronghold, unshakeable and reliable, providing stability when everything else seems uncertain. Prayer and Dependence This verse encourages a life of prayer and dependence on God. In acknowledging our need for His protection, we cultivate a deeper relationship with Him.(9) The Lord also.--Better, but let Jehovah. Refuge.--Properly, a stronghold: a citadel into which the persecuted would retreat. Oppressed.--Properly, crushed. Trouble.--From root meaning "to cut off from." Sc., "provisions," "water," and the like. Its cognate in Jeremiah 14:1; Jeremiah 17:8, means "drought." The phrase "in times of trouble" recurs in Psalm 10:1. Verse 9. - The Lord also will be a Refuge for the oppressed. Misgab, translated "refuge," is literally "a hill-fort" (comp. Psalm 144:2, where it is rendered "high tower"). David's use of the metaphor is reasonably ascribed to his having "often experienced safety in such places, when fleeing from Saul" (Hengstenberg; see 1 Samuel 23:14). A refuge in times of trouble; literally, in times in trouble; i.e. "in times that are steeped in trouble" (Kay).Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew The LORDיְהוָ֣ה (Yah·weh) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3068: LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel is וִ֘יהִ֤י (wî·hî) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Conjunctive imperfect Jussive - third person masculine singular Strong's 1961: To fall out, come to pass, become, be a refuge מִשְׂגָּ֣ב (miś·gāḇ) Noun - masculine singular Strong's 4869: A secure height, retreat, stronghold for the oppressed, לַדָּ֑ךְ (lad·dāḵ) Preposition-l, Article | Adjective - masculine singular Strong's 1790: Crushed, oppressed a stronghold מִ֝שְׂגָּ֗ב (miś·gāḇ) Noun - masculine singular Strong's 4869: A secure height, retreat, stronghold in times לְעִתּ֥וֹת (lə·‘it·tō·wṯ) Preposition-l | Noun - common plural Strong's 6256: Time, now, when of trouble. בַּצָּרָֽה׃ (baṣ·ṣā·rāh) Noun - feminine singular Strong's 6869: Tightness, a female rival Links Psalm 9:9 NIVPsalm 9:9 NLT Psalm 9:9 ESV Psalm 9:9 NASB Psalm 9:9 KJV Psalm 9:9 BibleApps.com Psalm 9:9 Biblia Paralela Psalm 9:9 Chinese Bible Psalm 9:9 French Bible Psalm 9:9 Catholic Bible OT Poetry: Psalm 9:9 Yahweh will also be a high tower (Psalm Ps Psa.) |