Psalms 9:4

Bible in Basic English (1941)

For you gave approval to my right and my cause; you were seated in your high place judging in righteousness.

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Referenced Verses

  • Ps 140:12 : 12 I am certain that the Lord will take care of the cause of the poor, and of the rights of those who are troubled.
  • 1 Pet 2:23 : 23 To sharp words he gave no sharp answer; when he was undergoing pain, no angry word came from his lips; but he put himself into the hands of the judge of righteousness:
  • Isa 11:4 : 4 But he will do right in the cause of the poor, and give wise decisions for those in the land who are in need; and the rod of his mouth will come down on the cruel, and with the breath of his lips he will put an end to the evil-doer.
  • Ps 16:5 : 5 The Lord is my heritage and the wine of my cup; you are the supporter of my right.
  • Ps 45:6-7 : 6 Your seat of power, O God, is for ever and ever; the rod of your kingdom is a rod of honour. 7 You have been a lover of righteousness and a hater of evil: and so God, your God, has put the oil of joy on your head, lifting you high over all other kings.
  • Ps 47:8 : 8 God is the ruler over the nations; God is on the high seat of his holy rule.
  • Ps 89:14 : 14 The seat of your kingdom is resting on righteousness and right judging: mercy and good faith come before your face.
  • Ps 96:13 : 13 Before the Lord, for he is come; he is come to be the judge of the earth; the earth will be judged in righteousness, and the peoples with unchanging faith.
  • Ps 98:9 : 9 Before the Lord, for he has come as judge of the earth; judging the world in righteousness, and giving true decisions for the peoples.

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    58O Lord, you have taken up the cause of my soul, you have made my life safe.

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  • Ps 9:7-8
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    7But the Lord is King for ever: he has made ready his high seat for judging.

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    4The king's power is used for righteousness; you give true decisions, judging rightly in the land of Jacob.

  • Ps 41:12
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    12And as for me, you are my support in my righteousness, giving me a place before your face for ever.

  • Ps 9:5
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    5You have said sharp words to the nations, you have sent destruction on the sinners, you have put an end to their name for ever and ever.

  • Ps 7:8-9
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    8The Lord will be judge of the peoples; give a decision for me, O Lord, because of my righteousness, and let my virtue have its reward.

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  • Ps 119:137-138
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    137<TZADE> O Lord, great is your righteousness, and upright are your decisions.

    138You have given your unchanging word in righteousness, and it is for ever.

  • Ps 89:13-14
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    13Yours is an arm of power; strong is your hand and high your right hand.

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    8Let them be covered together in the dust; let their faces be dark in the secret place of the underworld.

  • Ps 17:2
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    2Be my judge; for your eyes see what is right.

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    6Your seat of power, O God, is for ever and ever; the rod of your kingdom is a rod of honour.

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    7The way of the good man is straight; the road of the upright is made smooth by you.

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    4O let the nations be glad, and make song of joy; for you will be the judge of the peoples in righteousness, guiding the nations of the earth. (Selah.)

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    2May he be a judge of your people in righteousness, and make true decisions for the poor.

  • Jer 12:1
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    1You are in the right, O Lord, when I put my cause before you: still let me take up with you the question of your decisions: why does the evil-doer do well? why are the workers of deceit living in comfort?

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    5Then a king's seat will be based on mercy, and one will be seated on it in the tent of David for ever; judging uprightly, and quick to do righteousness.

  • Ps 9:3
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    3When my haters are turned back, they will be broken and overcome before you.

  • Ps 35:23-24
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    23Be awake, O Lord, be moved to take up my cause, my God and my Lord.

    24Be my judge, O Lord my God, in your righteousness; do not let them be glad over me.

  • Jer 11:20
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    20But, O Lord of armies, judging in righteousness, testing the thoughts and the heart, let me see your punishment come on them: for I have put my cause before you.

  • Prov 29:14
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    14The king who is a true judge in the cause of the poor, will be safe for ever on the seat of his power.

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    42You have given power to the right hand of his haters; you have made glad all those who are against him.

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    5For there seats for the judges were placed, even the rulers' seats of the line of David.

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    18See now, I have put my cause in order, and I am certain that I will be seen to be right.

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  • 2 Chr 9:8
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    8Praise be to the Lord your God whose pleasure it was to put you on the seat of his kingdom to be king for the Lord your God: because, in his love for Israel, it was the purpose of your God to make them strong for ever, he made you king over them, to be their judge in righteousness.

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    9Let your mouth be open, judging rightly, and give right decisions in the cause of the poor and those in need.

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    12I am certain that the Lord will take care of the cause of the poor, and of the rights of those who are troubled.

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    13The Lord is ready to take up his cause against his people, and is about to come forward as their judge.

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    15After whom has the king of Israel come out? for whom are you searching? for a dead dog, an insect.