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Yahweh has made himself known. He has executed judgment. The wicked is snared by the work of his own hands. Meditation. Selah.

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God's Justice Made Known

Commentators unanimously explain that God reveals His just character through His actions. When the wicked are ruined by their own evil schemes, it is not a coincidence but a clear execution of divine judgment. This public display of justice confirms God's authority and is meant to strengthen the faith of believers.

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

On Psalms 9:16

18th Century

Theologian

The Lord is known by the judgment which he executeth - By what He does in His dealings with men, in dispensing rewards and punishme…

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

On Psalms 9:16

19th Century

Bishop

The Lord. — Better, Jehovah has made himself known. He has executed judgment, snaring the wicked in the work of his own hands.…

Charles Spurgeon

Charles Spurgeon

On Psalm 9:15–16

19th Century

Preacher

In the net which they hid is their own foot taken. The LORD known by the judgment which he executes: the wicked is snared in the work of his ow…

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John Calvin

John Calvin

On Psalms 9:16

16th Century

Theologian

The Lord is known in executing judgment. The literal reading of the words is this: The known Lord has done judgment. This manner …

John Gill

John Gill

On Psalms 9:16

17th Century

Pastor

The Lord is known [by] the judgment [which] he executeth
The judgment which God will execute upon antichrist, and th…

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

On Psalms 9:11–20

17th Century

Minister

Those who believe that God is greatly to be praised not only desire to praise Him better themselves, but also desire that others may join with them…

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