Psalm 9:10

Translations

Modern

Those who know Your name trust in You, for You, O LORD, have not forsaken those who seek You.

Traditional

And they that know thy name will put their trust in thee: for thou, Lord, hast not forsaken them that seek thee.

Literal

And they will put their trust in You—those knowing Your name—for You have not forsaken those seeking You, O YHWH.

Latin

Et sperent in te qui noverunt nomen tuum, quoniam non dereliquisti quærentes te, Domine.

Original

Hebrew

English

Those who know Your name trust in You, for You, O LORD, have not forsaken those who seek You.

Notes

Psalms 9:10

At times, a person may feel separated from the Lord. The psalms describe moments of spiritual alienation or distress (Psalms 22:1; 42:9; 119:8)

Even in these times, the psalms affirm God’s faithfulness. The Lord does not abandon his people (16:10; 37:25, 28).

Psalms 9:7–10

The godly do not rely on human governments, which can be weak or corrupt. They understand that earthly rulers are limited and sometimes unfair.

Instead, they put their hope in God’s eternal rule. God governs with perfect justice and fairness (see Psalms 96–100).

Psalms 9:1–10:18

This hymn celebrates the Lord's rule and triumph over evil. It may also respond to the laments in Psalms 3–7.

Some believe that Psalms 9 and 10 should be read together as one psalm in two parts. This is because Psalm 9 has a title, while Psalm 10 does not.

Despite some missing or inverted letters, the two psalms form an acrostic of the Hebrew alphabet. This means that each line or section begins with a successive letter of the Hebrew alphabet.

Other alphabetic acrostics include Psalms 25, 34, 37, 111–112, 119, and 145.

The ancient Greek and Latin translations treat Psalms 9 and 10 as one psalm.

Theme notes and profiles

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Related verses

Psalm 91:14
“Because he loves Me, I will deliver him; because he knows My name, I will protect him.
Proverbs 18:10
The name of the LORD is a strong tower; the righteous run to it and are safe.
Isaiah 26:3–4
You will keep in perfect peace the steadfast of mind, because he trusts in You.
Psalm 105:3–4
Glory in His holy name; let the hearts of those who seek the LORD rejoice.
2 Corinthians 1:9–10
Indeed, we felt we were under the sentence of death, in order that we would not trust in ourselves, but in God, who raises the dead.
Jeremiah 29:13
You will seek Me and find Me when you search for Me with all your heart.
Psalm 5:11
But let all who take refuge in You rejoice; let them ever shout for joy. May You shelter them, that those who love Your name may rejoice in You.
2 Timothy 1:12
For this reason, even though I suffer as I do, I am not ashamed; for I know whom I have believed, and I am convinced that He is able to guard what I have entrusted to Him for that day.
Psalm 57:1
For the choirmaster. To the tune of “Do Not Destroy.” A Miktam of David, when he fled from Saul into the cave. Have mercy on me, O God, have mercy, for in You my soul takes refuge. In the shadow of Your wings I will take shelter until the danger has passed.
1 John 5:20
And we know that the Son of God has come and has given us understanding, so that we may know Him who is true; and we are in Him who is true—in His Son Jesus Christ. He is the true God and eternal life.
Isaiah 55:6–7
Seek the LORD while He may be found; call on Him while He is near.
2 Corinthians 4:6
For God, who said, “Let light shine out of darkness,” made His light shine in our hearts to give us the light of the knowledge of the glory of God in the face of Jesus Christ.

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Afflictions and Adversities: Consolation In Difficult Times Faith: General Scriptures Concerning God: Faithfulness of Penitent: Promises To Prayer: Answer To, Promise Seekers: General Scriptures Concerning Seeking Seeking God: Ensures: His not Forsaking Us Surrendering Trust: Encouragements to Former Deliverances Trustees Trusting Trusting Man Wisdom: Spiritual: Unclassified Scriptures Relating to

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