“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
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4For thou hast maintained my right and my cause; thou satest in the throne judging right.
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2I will be glad and rejoice in thee: I will sing praise to thy name, O thou most High.
3When mine enemies are turned back, they shall fall and perish at thy presence.
— Psalms 9:4 —
5Thou hast rebuked the heathen, thou hast destroyed the wicked, thou hast put out their name for ever and ever.
6O thou enemy, destructions are come to a perpetual end: and thou hast destroyed cities; their memorial is perished with them.