New International Version let them sing before the LORD, for he comes to judge the earth. He will judge the world in righteousness and the peoples with equity. New Living Translation before the LORD, for he is coming to judge the earth. He will judge the world with justice, and the nations with fairness. English Standard Version before the LORD, for he comes to judge the earth. He will judge the world with righteousness, and the peoples with equity. Berean Standard Bible before the LORD, for He comes to judge the earth. He will judge the world with righteousness and the peoples with equity. Berean Literal Bible before the face of YHWH—for He is coming to judge the earth! He will judge the world with righteousness, and the peoples with uprightness! King James Bible Before the LORD; for he cometh to judge the earth: with righteousness shall he judge the world, and the people with equity. New King James Version before the LORD, For He is coming to judge the earth. With righteousness He shall judge the world, And the peoples with equity. New American Standard Bible Before the LORD, for He is coming to judge the earth; He will judge the world with righteousness And the peoples with fairness. NASB 1995 Before the LORD, for He is coming to judge the earth; He will judge the world with righteousness And the peoples with equity. NASB 1977 Before the LORD; for He is coming to judge the earth; He will judge the world with righteousness, And the peoples with equity. Legacy Standard Bible Before Yahweh, for He is coming to judge the earth; He will judge the world with righteousness And the peoples with equity. Amplified Bible Before the LORD, for He is coming to judge the earth; He will judge the world with righteousness And the peoples with fairness. Berean Annotated Bible before the LORD {YHWH}, for He comes to judge the earth. He will judge the world with righteousness and the peoples with equity. Christian Standard Bible before the LORD, for he is coming to judge the earth. He will judge the world righteously and the peoples fairly. Holman Christian Standard Bible before the LORD, for He is coming to judge the earth. He will judge the world righteously and the peoples fairly. American Standard Version Before Jehovah; for he cometh to judge the earth: He will judge the world with righteousness, And the peoples with equity. Contemporary English Version Let them worship the LORD! He is coming to judge everyone on the earth, and he will be honest and fair. English Revised Version Before the LORD, for he cometh to judge the earth: he shall judge the world with righteousness, and the peoples with equity. GOD'S WORD® Translation in the LORD's presence because he is coming to judge the earth. He will judge the world with justice and its people with fairness. Good News Translation because he comes to rule the earth. He will rule the peoples of the world with justice and fairness. International Standard Version in the LORD's presence, who comes to judge the earth; He'll judge the world righteously; and its people fairly. NET Bible before the LORD! For he comes to judge the earth! He judges the world fairly, and the nations in a just manner. New Heart English Bible Let them sing before the LORD, for he comes to judge the earth. He will judge the world with righteousness, and the peoples with equity. Webster's Bible Translation Before the LORD; for he cometh to judge the earth: with righteousness will he judge the world, and the people with equity. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard Biblebefore the LORD, for He comes to judge the earth. He will judge the world with righteousness and the peoples with equity. World English Bible Let them sing before Yahweh, for he comes to judge the earth. He will judge the world with righteousness, and the peoples with equity. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionBefore YHWH, "" For He has come to judge the earth, "" He judges the world in righteousness, "" And the people in uprightness! Berean Literal Bible before the face of YHWH—for He is coming to judge the earth! He will judge the world with righteousness, and the peoples with uprightness! Young's Literal Translation Before Jehovah, For He hath come to judge the earth, He judgeth the world in righteousness, And the people in uprightness! Smith's Literal Translation Before Jehovah; for he came to judge the earth: he will judge the habitable globe in justice, and the peoples in uprightness. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims Bibleat the presence of the Lord: because he cometh to judge the earth. He shall judge the world with justice, and the people with equity. Catholic Public Domain Version New American Bible Before the LORD who comes, who comes to govern the earth, To govern the world with justice and the peoples with fairness. New Revised Standard Version at the presence of the LORD, for he is coming to judge the earth. He will judge the world with righteousness, and the peoples with equity. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleBefore the LORD; for he comes to judge the earth; with righteousness shall he judge the world, and the people with equity. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated Before LORD JEHOVAH, because he comes to judge the Earth; he will judge the world in truth and the peoples in integrity! OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917Before the LORD, for He is come to judge the earth; He will judge the world with righteousness, And the peoples with equity. Brenton Septuagint Translation For he is come to judge the earth; he shall judge the world in righteousness, and the nations in uprightness. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible (Voice ▾ Musical ▾) Context Sing to the LORD a New Song…8Let the rivers clap their hands, let the mountains sing together for joy 9before the LORD, for He comes to judge the earth. He will judge the world with righteousness and the peoples with equity. Cross References before the LORD, Psalm 95:6 O come, let us worship and bow down; let us kneel before the LORD our Maker. Exodus 34:23 Three times a year all your males are to appear before the Lord GOD, the God of Israel. Deuteronomy 16:16 Three times a year all your men are to appear before the LORD your God in the place He will choose: at the Feast of Unleavened Bread, the Feast of Weeks, and the Feast of Tabernacles. No one should appear before the LORD empty-handed. for He comes to judge the earth. 1 Chronicles 16:33 Then the trees of the forest will sing for joy before the LORD, for He is coming to judge the earth. Psalm 96:13 before the LORD, for He is coming—He is coming to judge the earth. He will judge the world in righteousness and the peoples in His faithfulness. Psalm 50:3-4 Our God approaches and will not be silent! Consuming fire precedes Him, and a tempest rages around Him. / He summons the heavens above, and the earth, that He may judge His people: He will judge the world with righteousness Psalm 9:8 He judges the world with justice; He governs the people with equity. Acts 17:31 For He has set a day when He will judge the world with justice by the Man He has appointed. He has given proof of this to everyone by raising Him from the dead.” Jeremiah 23:5 Behold, the days are coming, declares the LORD, when I will raise up for David a righteous Branch, and He will reign wisely as King and will administer justice and righteousness in the land. and the peoples with equity. Isaiah 11:4 but with righteousness He will judge the poor, and with equity He will decide for the lowly of the earth. He will strike the earth with the rod of His mouth and slay the wicked with the breath of His lips. Psalm 67:4 Let the nations be glad and sing for joy, for You judge the peoples justly and lead the nations of the earth. Selah Psalm 72:2 May he judge Your people with righteousness and Your afflicted with justice. Revelation 19:11 Then I saw heaven standing open, and there before me was a white horse. And its rider is called Faithful and True. With righteousness He judges and wages war. Romans 2:16 on the day when God will judge men’s secrets through Christ Jesus, as proclaimed by my gospel. Matthew 25:31-32 When the Son of Man comes in His glory, and all the angels with Him, He will sit on His glorious throne. / All the nations will be gathered before Him, and He will separate the people one from another, as a shepherd separates the sheep from the goats. John 5:22-23 Furthermore, the Father judges no one, but has assigned all judgment to the Son, / so that all may honor the Son just as they honor the Father. Whoever does not honor the Son does not honor the Father who sent Him. Treasury of Scripture Before the LORD; for he comes to judge the earth: with righteousness shall he judge the world, and the people with equity. for he cometh Psalm 96:10,13 Say among the heathen that the LORD reigneth: the world also shall be established that it shall not be moved: he shall judge the people righteously… Revelation 1:7 Behold, he cometh with clouds; and every eye shall see him, and they also which pierced him: and all kindreds of the earth shall wail because of him. Even so, Amen. with righteousness Psalm 67:4 O let the nations be glad and sing for joy: for thou shalt judge the people righteously, and govern the nations upon earth. Selah. Psalm 72:2 He shall judge thy people with righteousness, and thy poor with judgment. Isaiah 5:16 But the LORD of hosts shall be exalted in judgment, and God that is holy shall be sanctified in righteousness. Jump to Previous Decisions Earth Equity Judge Judgeth Judging Peoples Righteousness Sing True. Uprightness WorldJump to Next Decisions Earth Equity Judge Judgeth Judging Peoples Righteousness Sing True. Uprightness WorldPsalm 98 1. The psalmist exhorts the Jews4. The Gentiles 7. And all the creatures, to praise God before the LORD, All creation is summoned to rejoice in the presence of its Maker and King. The Lord’s nearness calls forth reverence, worship, and glad expectation, for no nation or person stands outside His authority. Psa 95:6 O come, let us worship and bow down; let us kneel… for He comes to judge the earth. The coming judgment answers the long record of human sin, oppression, and rebellion. God will intervene openly in history, bringing evil to account and establishing His righteous rule. The final coming of Christ fulfills this expectation, when He will reign as Judge and King. 1Ch 16:33 Then the trees of the forest will sing for joy… He will judge the world with righteousness God’s judgment proceeds from His flawless character and cannot be corrupted by ignorance, favoritism, or human power. Jesus Christ, the sinless and risen Lord, has been appointed to judge the living and the dead according to truth. Psa 9:8 He judges the world with justice; He governs the people… and the peoples with equity. Every people, nation, and individual will be judged impartially. God’s justice gives hope to the afflicted and warns the proud, while His kingdom gathers redeemed people from every nation under the just rule of Christ. Isa 11:4 but with righteousness He will judge the poor… Persons / Places / Events 1. The LORD (Yahweh)The central figure in this verse, representing God as the ultimate judge who comes to bring justice and righteousness to the earth. 2. The Earth The realm over which God exercises His judgment, encompassing all creation and humanity. 3. The World Refers to the inhabitants of the earth, highlighting the scope of God's righteous judgment. 4. The Peoples All nations and ethnic groups, emphasizing the universal nature of God's equitable judgment. 5. Judgment Event The anticipated time when God will come to judge the earth, a future event that brings hope and accountability. Teaching Points God's Righteous JudgmentGod's judgment is characterized by righteousness, meaning it is fair, just, and in accordance with His holy nature. Believers can trust in God's perfect justice. Universal Scope of Judgment God's judgment is not limited to a specific group but extends to all peoples and nations. This calls for a global perspective in our understanding of God's justice. Equity in Judgment The term "equity" implies impartiality and fairness. God's judgment is not biased or unjust, reminding us to reflect His fairness in our dealings with others. Anticipation of Divine Justice The anticipation of God's coming judgment should inspire hope and accountability. Believers are encouraged to live righteously in light of God's future judgment. Call to Worship and Reverence Recognizing God's role as judge should lead to worship and reverence, acknowledging His sovereignty and holiness. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Psalm 98:9?2. How does Psalm 98:9 inspire us to live righteously in anticipation of judgment? 3. What does "He will judge the world" reveal about God's character? 4. How can we prepare for God's judgment as described in Psalm 98:9? 5. Connect Psalm 98:9 with other scriptures about God's righteous judgment. 6. How should Psalm 98:9 influence our daily decisions and actions? 7. How does Psalm 98:9 reflect God's role as a judge over the earth? 8. What does Psalm 98:9 reveal about God's righteousness and fairness in judgment? 9. How does the theme of judgment in Psalm 98:9 align with the overall message of the Psalms? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Psalm 98? What Does Psalm 98:9 Mean Before the Lord- The psalmist invites all creation to stand openly “before the LORD,” emphasizing immediate, personal proximity to the King. - Worship in His presence naturally springs from awe (Psalm 95:6) and the certainty that “nothing in all creation is hidden from God’s sight” (Hebrews 4:13). - Standing before Him is not optional; it is the proper posture of every heart that recognizes His sovereign rule. For He Comes - Scripture repeatedly affirms His imminent arrival: “Behold, I am coming soon” (Revelation 22:12) and “This same Jesus… will come back in the same way” (Acts 1:11). - The verse links worship and expectancy—our praise intensifies because His coming is sure, not speculative. - His advent is both comfort and warning: comfort for the redeemed, warning for the rebellious. To Judge the Earth - The scope is global and comprehensive: “He is coming to judge the earth” (Psalm 96:13) and “He has set a day when He will judge the world” (Acts 17:31). - No corner of creation escapes His evaluation; every nation, culture, and individual falls under His jurisdiction. - Judgment here underscores accountability: life is not random but lived under the gaze of a holy Judge. He Will Judge the World with Righteousness - His standard is flawless, reflecting His very nature. Isaiah 11:4 promises a Messiah who “will judge the poor righteously,” and Romans 2:5 warns of “the righteous judgment of God.” - Unlike human courts, His verdicts are never tainted by error or bias. - For believers, this righteousness secures hope, because Christ has already satisfied divine justice on the cross (2 Corinthians 5:21). And the Peoples with Equity - Equity highlights complete fairness: “He judges the world in righteousness; He governs the peoples with justice” (Psalm 9:8). - Acts 10:34 and Romans 2:11 affirm that “God shows no partiality.” - Every ethnicity, class, and status receives equal treatment; privileges and prejudices vanish in His courtroom. - This assurance fuels mission and mercy—if God values every people justly, so must His followers. summary Psalm 98:9 declares that joyful worship flows from certain truths: we stand before a present Lord, we expect His imminent return, and we trust His universal, perfectly righteous, and utterly impartial judgment. These realities anchor praise, sober the heart, and spur us on to faithful living and bold witness until He comes. (9) See Psalm 96:13.Verse 9. - For he cometh to judge the earth. Nature, inanimate and animate, may well be asked to rejoice when God comes to judge the earth - since he is sure to judge it aright. With righteousness shall he judge the world, and the people with equity. "God by his righteous judgment will bring the whole earth from a state of sorrow into a state of salvation and joy" (Hengstenberg).
Hebrew beforeלִֽפְֽנֵי־ (lip̄·nê-) Preposition-l | Noun - masculine plural construct Strong's 6440: The face the LORD, יְהוָ֗ה (Yah·weh) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3068: LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel for כִּ֥י (kî) Conjunction Strong's 3588: A relative conjunction He comes בָא֮ (ḇā) Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine singular Strong's 935: To come in, come, go in, go to judge לִשְׁפֹּ֪ט (liš·pōṭ) Preposition-l | Verb - Qal - Infinitive construct Strong's 8199: To judge, pronounce sentence, to vindicate, punish, to govern, to litigate the earth. הָ֫אָ֥רֶץ (hā·’ā·reṣ) Article | Noun - feminine singular Strong's 776: Earth, land He will judge יִשְׁפֹּֽט־ (yiš·pōṭ-) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 8199: To judge, pronounce sentence, to vindicate, punish, to govern, to litigate the world תֵּבֵ֥ל (tê·ḇêl) Noun - feminine singular Strong's 8398: The earth, the globe, its inhabitants, a particular land with righteousness, בְּצֶ֑דֶק (bə·ṣe·ḏeq) Preposition-b | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 6664: The right, equity, prosperity and the peoples וְ֝עַמִּ֗ים (wə·‘am·mîm) Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine plural Strong's 5971: A people, a tribe, troops, attendants, a flock with equity. בְּמֵישָׁרִֽים׃ (bə·mê·šā·rîm) Preposition-b | Noun - masculine plural Strong's 4339: Evenness, prosperity, concord, straightness, rectitude Additonal Resources Psalm 98:9 Blue Letter BiblePsalm 98:9 Bible Gateway Psalm 98:9 Bible.com Psalm 98:9 NIV |
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