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The wicked shall be turned back to Sheol, Even all the nations that forget God.

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More Than Just the Grave

Commentators like Calvin and Barnes argue that "Sheol" (often translated as "hell" or "the grave") in this verse signifies more than physical death. Since both the righteous and the wicked die, the context implies a place of punishment and final judgment specifically for the wicked. It represents a divine reversal, where the arrogant are brought low and face the consequences of their actions in a state of separation from God.

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

On Psalms 9:17

18th Century

Theologian

The wicked — This refers to all the wicked; all who properly come under the designation of wicked persons. Doubtless, the writer had particu…

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

On Psalms 9:17

19th Century

Bishop

The wicked. —This is a most unfortunate rendering. The true translation is, the wicked shall return, as in the Septuagint…

Charles Spurgeon

Charles Spurgeon

On Psalm 9:17

19th Century

Preacher

Even if they are not outwardly as wicked as other men are, yet their forgetfulness of God is the highest form of injustice to him; it is treason ag…

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John Calvin

John Calvin

On Psalms 9:17

16th Century

Theologian

The wicked shall be turned into hell. Many translate the verb in the optative mood, Let the wicked be turned into hell, as if it …

John Gill

John Gill

On Psalms 9:17

17th Century

Pastor

The wicked shall be turned into hell
Some render it, "shall return to the grave" F16 , to the earth, the …

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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