Psalm 7:8

Translations

Modern

The LORD judges the peoples; vindicate me, O LORD, according to my righteousness and integrity.

Traditional

The Lord shall judge the people: judge me, O Lord, according to my righteousness, and according to mine integrity that is in me.

Literal

YHWH shall judge the peoples; Judge me, O YHWH, according to my righteousness, and according to my integrity within me.

Latin

Dominus judicat populos. Judica me, Domine, secundum justitiam meam, et secundum innocentiam meam super me.

Original

Hebrew

English

The LORD judges the peoples; vindicate me, O LORD, according to my righteousness and integrity.

Notes

Psalms 7:8

The judgment is against the defendants (the peoples) and in favor of the righteous plaintiff (the psalmist; see Psalm 43:1).
The psalmist, though not free from all sin, is a person of true integrity (see Psalm 15:2; 25:21; 41:12; 78:72; compare Job 1:1, 8; 9:20, 22).

Psalms 7:6–9

With this appeal to God for justice in the world, the psalmist also submits to God’s examination.

Psalms 7:1–17

This psalm includes the following:

A lament (Psalm 7:1–2): The psalmist cries out to God for help and protection from enemies.
An oath of innocence (Psalm 7:3–5): The psalmist declares that he has done no wrong and maintains his integrity.
A call for God's justice (Psalm 7:6–9): He asks God to act against evildoers and defend the righteous.
An affirmation of God’s just kingship (Psalm 7:10–16): The psalmist praises God as a fair judge who rules the world rightly.
A concluding hymn of praise (Psalm 7:17): The psalmist ends with a song of thanksgiving, honoring God’s righteousness and deliverance.

Psalms 3:1–7:17

This group of psalms moves from an orderly world to a troubled one. Psalms 1–2 describe stability. The righteous person is blessed, and the Lord’s anointed king rules with authority.

In the psalms that follow, the tone changes. The Lord’s anointed cries out for help. He faces enemies, strong opposition, and evil plans.

It even seems at times that the Lord is far away. The psalmist feels confusion and distress instead of confidence and calm.

Theme notes and profiles

David God's Rule and Power Over All Nations Retribution

Related verses

Psalm 96:13
…before the LORD, for He is coming—He is coming to judge the earth. He will judge the world in righteousness and the peoples in His faithfulness.
Romans 14:10–12
Why, then, do you judge your brother? Or why do you belittle your brother? For we will all stand before God’s judgment seat.
Psalm 43:1
Vindicate me, O God, and plead my case against an ungodly nation; deliver me from deceitful and unjust men.
2 Corinthians 1:12
For this is our boast: Our conscience testifies that we have conducted ourselves in the world, and especially in relation to you, in the holiness and sincerity that are from God—not in worldly wisdom, but in the grace of God.
Psalm 98:9
…before the LORD, for He comes to judge the earth. He will judge the world with righteousness and the peoples with equity.
1 Thessalonians 2:10
You are witnesses, and so is God, of how holy, righteous, and blameless our conduct was among you who believed.
1 Corinthians 4:4–5
My conscience is clear, but that does not vindicate me. It is the Lord who judges me.
Psalm 78:72
So David shepherded them with integrity of heart and guided them with skillful hands.
Psalm 26:1
Of David. Vindicate me, O LORD! For I have walked with integrity; I have trusted in the LORD without wavering.
Psalm 35:24–27
Vindicate me by Your righteousness, O LORD my God, and do not let them gloat over me.
Psalm 11:4
The LORD is in His holy temple; the LORD is on His heavenly throne. His eyes are watching closely; they examine the sons of men.
Psalm 9:8
He judges the world with justice; He governs the people with equity.

Glossary

Benjamin, Tribe of Cush (Person) David Music Psalms, Book of Shiggaion, Shigionoth

Topics

God: Judge, and his Justice Integrity: General Scriptures Concerning

Psalm 7:8

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