Psalm 9:8
New International Version
He rules the world in righteousness and judges the peoples with equity.

New Living Translation
He will judge the world with justice and rule the nations with fairness.

English Standard Version
and he judges the world with righteousness; he judges the peoples with uprightness.

Berean Standard Bible
He judges the world with justice; He governs the people with equity.

King James Bible
And he shall judge the world in righteousness, he shall minister judgment to the people in uprightness.

New King James Version
He shall judge the world in righteousness, And He shall administer judgment for the peoples in uprightness.

New American Standard Bible
And He will judge the world in righteousness; He will execute judgment for the peoples fairly.

NASB 1995
And He will judge the world in righteousness; He will execute judgment for the peoples with equity.

NASB 1977
And He will judge the world in righteousness; He will execute judgment for the peoples with equity.

Legacy Standard Bible
And He will judge the world in righteousness; He will render justice for the peoples with equity.

Amplified Bible
And He will judge the world in righteousness; He will execute judgment for the nations with fairness (equity).

Christian Standard Bible
And he judges the world with righteousness; he executes judgment on the nations with fairness.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
He judges the world with righteousness; He executes judgment on the nations with fairness.

American Standard Version
And he will judge the world in righteousness, He will minister judgment to the peoples in uprightness.

Contemporary English Version
You judge the world fairly and treat all nations with justice.

English Revised Version
And he shall judge the world in righteousness, he shall minister judgment to the peoples in uprightness.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
He alone judges the world with righteousness. He judges [its] people fairly.

Good News Translation
He rules the world with righteousness; he judges the nations with justice.

International Standard Version
He will judge the world righteously and make just decisions for the people.

Majority Standard Bible
He judges the world with justice; He governs the people with equity.

NET Bible
He judges the world fairly; he makes just legal decisions for the nations.

New Heart English Bible
And he will judge the world in righteousness. He will judge the peoples with equity.

Webster's Bible Translation
And he shall judge the world in righteousness, he shall minister judgment to the people in uprightness.

World English Bible
He will judge the world in righteousness. He will administer judgment to the peoples in uprightness.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
And He judges the world in righteousness, "" He judges the peoples in uprightness.

Young's Literal Translation
And He judgeth the world in righteousness, He judgeth the peoples in uprightness.

Smith's Literal Translation
And he will judge the habitable globe in justice, he will judge peoples in uprightness.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
and he shall judge the world in equity, he shall judge the people in justice.

Catholic Public Domain Version
And he will judge the whole world in equity. He will judge the people in justice.

New American Bible
It is he who judges the world with justice, who judges the peoples with fairness.

New Revised Standard Version
He judges the world with righteousness; he judges the peoples with equity.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
And he shall judge the world in righteousness and the people in uprightness.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
For he shall judge the world in truth and the nations in integrity.
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
And He will judge the world in righteousness, He will minister judgment to the peoples with equity.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
And he will judge the world in righteousness, he will judge the nations in uprightness.

Additional Translations ...
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Context
I Will Give Thanks to the LORD
7But the LORD abides forever; He has established His throne for judgment. 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.…

Cross References
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.”

Revelation 20:12
And I saw the dead, great and small, standing before the throne. And books were opened, and one of them was the Book of Life. And the dead were judged according to their deeds, as recorded in the books.

Romans 2:16
on the day when God will judge men’s secrets through Christ Jesus, as proclaimed by my gospel.

John 5:22
Furthermore, the Father judges no one, but has assigned all judgment to the Son,

2 Corinthians 5:10
For we must all appear before the judgment seat of Christ, that each one may receive his due for the things done in the body, whether good or bad.

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.

Hebrews 9:27
Just as man is appointed to die once, and after that to face judgment,

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 14:10
Why, then, do you judge your brother? Or why do you belittle your brother? For we will all stand before God’s judgment seat.

2 Timothy 4:1
I charge you in the presence of God and of Christ Jesus, who will judge the living and the dead, and in view of His appearing and His kingdom:

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.

Daniel 7:9-10
As I continued to watch, thrones were set in place, and the Ancient of Days took His seat. His clothing was white as snow, and the hair of His head was like pure wool. His throne was flaming with fire, and its wheels were all ablaze. / A river of fire was flowing, coming out from His presence. Thousands upon thousands attended Him, and myriads upon myriads stood before Him. The court was convened, and the books were opened.

Isaiah 2:4
Then He will judge between the nations and arbitrate for many peoples. They will beat their swords into plowshares and their spears into pruning hooks. Nation will no longer take up the sword against nation, nor train anymore for war.

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.

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.


Treasury of Scripture

And he shall judge the world in righteousness, he shall minister judgment to the people in uprightness.

Psalm 50:6
And the heavens shall declare his righteousness: for God is judge himself. Selah.

Psalm 94:15
But judgment shall return unto righteousness: and all the upright in heart shall follow it.

Psalm 96:13
Before the LORD: for he cometh, for he cometh to judge the earth: he shall judge the world with righteousness, and the people with his truth.

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Psalm 9
1. David praises God for executing judgment
11. He incites others to praise him
13. He prays that he may have cause to praise him














He judges
The Hebrew root for "judges" is "שָׁפַט" (shaphat), which means to govern, to vindicate, or to punish. In the ancient Near Eastern context, a judge was not merely a legal arbitrator but a ruler who ensured the well-being of the community. This word emphasizes God's active role in maintaining moral order in the world. It reassures believers that God is not passive but is actively involved in the affairs of humanity, ensuring that justice prevails.

the world
The term "world" here is derived from the Hebrew "תֵּבֵל" (tebel), which refers to the inhabited earth. This word underscores the universality of God's judgment. It is not limited to a specific nation or people but encompasses all of creation. This reflects the biblical theme of God's sovereignty over the entire earth, reminding believers that His authority and justice extend to every corner of the globe.

with justice
The Hebrew word for "justice" is "צֶדֶק" (tsedeq), which conveys righteousness, fairness, and moral integrity. In the biblical context, justice is not merely about legal correctness but about right relationships and community harmony. This phrase assures believers that God's judgments are not arbitrary but are rooted in His righteous character. It inspires confidence that God's decisions are always fair and just, reflecting His perfect nature.

He governs
The word "governs" comes from the Hebrew "נָחָה" (nahah), meaning to lead or guide. This term suggests a shepherd-like leadership, where God guides His people with care and wisdom. It evokes the image of a benevolent ruler who is deeply concerned with the welfare of His subjects. This phrase encourages believers to trust in God's leadership, knowing that He guides them with love and purpose.

the people
In Hebrew, "people" is "עַם" (am), which often refers to a community bound by common identity and purpose. This word highlights God's intimate relationship with humanity. Unlike distant deities of other ancient cultures, the God of the Bible is personally involved with His people. This phrase reassures believers of their special place in God's plan and His attentive care for their lives.

with equity
The term "equity" is translated from the Hebrew "מֵישָׁר" (meyshar), meaning uprightness or fairness. It emphasizes impartiality and balance in God's governance. In a world often marked by inequality and injustice, this phrase offers hope that God's rule is characterized by fairness and impartiality. It inspires believers to reflect God's equitable nature in their own lives, promoting justice and fairness in their communities.

(8) And he . . . .--Better, and he it is who. The pronoun is emphatic.

Verse 8. - And he shall judge the world. The "he" is emphatic - he himself, and no other. From his throne of judgment he shall judge, not Israel's enemies only, whom he has just judged (vers. 3-6), but the whole world. In righteousness; i.e. by a strict law of justice, rewarding to all men "after their deserving." He shall minister judgment to the people (rather, the peoples; i.e. all the people of all the earth) in uprightness; literally, in uprightnesses - a plural of perfection.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
He
וְה֗וּא (wə·hū)
Conjunctive waw | Pronoun - third person masculine singular
Strong's 1931: He, self, the same, this, that, as, are

judges
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 justice;
בְּצֶ֑דֶק (bə·ṣe·ḏeq)
Preposition-b | Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 6664: The right, equity, prosperity

He will govern
יָדִ֥ין (yā·ḏîn)
Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 1777: A straight course, sail direct

the people
לְ֝אֻמִּ֗ים (lə·’um·mîm)
Noun - masculine plural
Strong's 3816: A community

with equity.
בְּמֵישָׁרִֽים׃ (bə·mê·šā·rîm)
Preposition-b | Noun - masculine plural
Strong's 4339: Evenness, prosperity, concord, straightness, rectitude


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