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God Outlasts All Empires
Commentators highlight the stark contrast between temporary human powers, which can be destroyed, and the eternal God. While cities fall and enemies perish, the Lord "sitteth as king for ever." This provides assurance that no earthly force can ultimately defy or outlast God's sovereign rule.
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Psalms
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Albert Barnes
On Psalms 9:7
18th Century
Theologian
But the Lord shall endure for ever - Yahweh is eternal - always the same. Though these cities have become desolate, and the enemy h…
Charles Ellicott
On Psalms 9:7
19th Century
Bishop
But the Lord shall endure. —Better, but Jehovah sits enthroned for ever, being in close parallelism with the nex…
Charles Spurgeon
On Psalm 9:6–7
19th Century
Preacher
Destructions are come to a perpetual end: and thou hast destroyed cities, their memorial is perished with them. But the Lord shall endure for e…
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John Gill
On Psalms 9:7
17th Century
Pastor
But the Lord shall endure for ever
When antichrist is entirely ruined, his cities destroyed, and the memorial of them perished…
Matthew Henry
On Psalms 9:1–10
17th Century
Minister
If we are to praise God acceptably, we must praise Him in sincerity, with our whole heart. When we give thanks for a particular mercy, we should re…