Psalms 9:4

NET Bible® (New English Translation)

For you defended my just cause; from your throne you pronounced a just decision.

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Referenced Verses

  • Ps 140:12 : 12 I know that the LORD defends the cause of the oppressed and vindicates the poor.
  • 1 Pet 2:23 : 23 When he was maligned, he did not answer back; when he suffered, he threatened no retaliation, but committed himself to God who judges justly.
  • Isa 11:4 : 4 He will treat the poor fairly, and make right decisions for the downtrodden of the earth. He will strike the earth with the rod of his mouth, and order the wicked to be executed.
  • Ps 16:5 : 5 LORD, you give me stability and prosperity; you make my future secure.
  • Ps 45:6-7 : 6 Your throne, O God, is permanent. The scepter of your kingdom is a scepter of justice. 7 You love justice and hate evil. For this reason God, your God, has anointed you with the oil of joy, elevating you above your companions.
  • Ps 47:8 : 8 God reigns over the nations! God sits on his holy throne!
  • Ps 89:14 : 14 Equity and justice are the foundation of your throne. Loyal love and faithfulness characterize your rule.
  • Ps 96:13 : 13 before the LORD, for he comes! For he comes to judge the earth! He judges the world fairly, and the nations in accordance with his justice.
  • Ps 98:9 : 9 before the LORD! For he comes to judge the earth! He judges the world fairly, and the nations in a just manner.

Similar Verses (AI)

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  • Lam 3:58-59
    2 verses
    78%

    58ר(Resh) O Lord, you championed my cause, you redeemed my life.

    59You have seen the wrong done to me, O LORD; pronounce judgment on my behalf!

  • Ps 9:7-8
    2 verses
    76%

    7But the LORD rules forever; he reigns in a just manner.

    8He judges the world fairly; he makes just legal decisions for the nations.

  • Ps 99:4
    76%

    4The king is strong; he loves justice. You ensure that legal decisions will be made fairly; you promote justice and equity in Jacob.

  • Ps 41:12
    76%

    12As for me, you uphold me because of my integrity; you allow me permanent access to your presence.

  • Ps 9:5
    75%

    5You terrified the nations with your battle cry; you destroyed the wicked; you permanently wiped out all memory of them.

  • Ps 7:8-9
    2 verses
    75%

    8The LORD judges the nations. Vindicate me, LORD, because I am innocent, because I am blameless, O Exalted One!

    9May the evil deeds of the wicked come to an end! But make the innocent secure, O righteous God, you who examine inner thoughts and motives!

  • Ps 119:137-138
    2 verses
    75%

    137צ(Tsade) You are just, O LORD, and your judgments are fair.

    138The rules you impose are just, and absolutely reliable.

  • Ps 89:13-14
    2 verses
    75%

    13Your arm is powerful, your hand strong, your right hand victorious.

    14Equity and justice are the foundation of your throne. Loyal love and faithfulness characterize your rule.

  • Job 40:8
    75%

    8Would you indeed annul my justice? Would you declare me guilty so that you might be right?

  • Ps 17:2
    74%

    2Make a just decision on my behalf! Decide what is right!

  • Ps 45:6
    73%

    6Your throne, O God, is permanent. The scepter of your kingdom is a scepter of justice.

  • Isa 26:7
    73%

    7God’s People Anticipate Vindication The way of the righteous is level, the path of the righteous that you make is straight.

  • Ps 67:4
    73%

    4Let foreigners rejoice and celebrate! For you execute justice among the nations, and govern the people living on earth.(Selah)

  • Ps 72:2
    73%

    2Then he will judge your people fairly, and your oppressed ones equitably.

  • Jer 12:1
    73%

    1LORD, you have always been fair whenever I have complained to you. However, I would like to speak with you about the disposition of justice. Why are wicked people successful? Why do all dishonest people have such easy lives?

  • Job 36:17
    73%

    17But now you are preoccupied with the judgment due the wicked, judgment and justice take hold of you.

  • Isa 16:5
    73%

    5Then a trustworthy king will be established; he will rule in a reliable manner, this one from David’s family. He will be sure to make just decisions and will be experienced in executing justice.

  • Ps 9:3
    73%

    3When my enemies turn back, they trip and are defeated before you.

  • Ps 35:23-24
    2 verses
    73%

    23Rouse yourself, wake up and vindicate me! My God and Lord, defend my just cause!

    24Vindicate me by your justice, O LORD my God! Do not let them gloat over me!

  • Jer 11:20
    72%

    20So I said,“O LORD of Heaven’s Armies, you are a just judge! You examine people’s hearts and minds. I want to see you pay them back for what they have done because I trust you to vindicate my cause.”

  • Prov 29:14
    72%

    14If a king judges the poor in truth, his throne will be established forever.

  • Ps 89:42
    72%

    42You have allowed his adversaries to be victorious, and all his enemies to rejoice.

  • Ps 122:5
    72%

    5Indeed, the leaders sit there on thrones and make legal decisions, on the thrones of the house of David.

  • Jer 20:12
    72%

    12O LORD of Heaven’s Armies, you test and prove the righteous. You see into people’s hearts and minds. Pay them back for what they have done because I trust you to vindicate my cause.

  • Job 13:18
    72%

    18See now, I have prepared my case; I know that I am right.

  • Job 11:4
    71%

    4For you have said,‘My teaching is flawless, and I am pure in your sight.’

  • Ps 45:4
    71%

    4Appear in your majesty and be victorious! Ride forth for the sake of what is right, on behalf of justice! Then your right hand will accomplish mighty acts!

  • Ps 18:39
    71%

    39You give me strength for battle; you make my foes kneel before me.

  • Job 34:5
    71%

    5For Job says,‘I am innocent, but God turns away my right.

  • Neh 9:33
    71%

    33You are righteous with regard to all that has happened to us, for you have acted faithfully. It is we who have been in the wrong!

  • Job 23:7
    71%

    7There an upright person could present his case before him, and I would be delivered forever from my judge.

  • Ps 129:4
    71%

    4The LORD is just; he cut the ropes of the wicked.”

  • Ps 43:1
    71%

    1Vindicate me, O God! Fight for me against an ungodly nation! Deliver me from deceitful and evil men!

  • 2 Chr 9:8
    71%

    8May the LORD your God be praised because he favored you by placing you on his throne as the one ruling on his behalf! Because of your God’s love for Israel and his lasting commitment to them, he made you king over them so you could make just and right decisions.”

  • Prov 31:9
    71%

    9Open your mouth, judge in righteousness, and plead the cause of the poor and needy.

  • Ps 119:142
    71%

    142Your justice endures, and your law is reliable.

  • Ps 140:12
    71%

    12I know that the LORD defends the cause of the oppressed and vindicates the poor.

  • Ps 110:5
    71%

    5O Lord, at your right hand he strikes down kings in the day he unleashes his anger.

  • Ps 93:2
    71%

    2Your throne has been secure from ancient times; you have always been king.

  • 2 Sam 22:40
    70%

    40You give me strength for battle; you make my foes kneel before me.

  • Isa 3:13
    70%

    13The LORD takes his position to judge; he stands up to pass sentence on his people.

  • Ps 37:6
    70%

    6He will vindicate you in broad daylight, and publicly defend your just cause.

  • Ps 97:2
    70%

    2Dark clouds surround him; equity and justice are the foundation of his throne.

  • 1 Sam 24:15
    70%

    15May the LORD be our judge and arbiter. May he see and arbitrate my case and deliver me from your hands!”