Holy Scripture

Psalms 9:4

A church father on this verse
“He speaks in rather human terms by mentioning throne and seat, whereas the phrase "giving right judgment" is customary with God and expresses something remarkable of his essence. I mean, it is not something you can say in connection with human beings. They do not consistently give right judgments, you see, even if the…”
John Chrysostom, 5th c. — COMMENTARY ON THE PSALMS 9:3

Source: Septuagint

Original

4When mine enemies are turned back, They shall be feeble and perish at thy presence.

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2I will give thanks to thee, O Lord, with my whole heart; I will recount all thy wonderful works.

3I will be glad and exult in thee: I will sing to thy name, O thou Most High.

— Psalms 9:4 —

5For thou hast maintained my cause and my right; Thou satest on the throne, that judgest righteousness.

6Thou hast rebuked the nations, and the ungodly one has perished; Thou hast blotted out their name forever, even forever and ever.

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