9 The Lord is a refuge for the oppressed, a stronghold in times of trouble.
9 The Lord also will be a refuge
9 The Lord is a stronghold for the oppressed, a stronghold in times of trouble.
9 God's a safe-house for the battered, a sanctuary during bad times.
9 The Lord also will be a refuge for the oppressed, A refuge in times of trouble.
9 The Lord is a shelter for the oppressed, a refuge in times of trouble.
101 Why standest thou afar off, O Lord? why hidest thou thyself in times of trouble?
101 Why, O Lord, do you stand far away? Why do you hide yourself in times of trouble?
101 God, are you avoiding me? Where are you when I need you?
101 Why do You stand afar off, O Lord? Why do You hide in times of trouble?
101 O Lord, why do you stand so far away? Why do you hide when I am in trouble?
(Read Psalm 10:1-11)
God's withdrawings are very grievous to his people, especially in times of trouble. We stand afar off from God by our unbelief, and then complain that God stands afar off from us. Passionate words against bad men do more hurt than good; if we speak of their badness, let it be to the Lord in prayer; he can make them better. The sinner proudly glories in his power and success. Wicked people will not seek after God, that is, will not call upon him. They live without prayer, and that is living without God. They have many thoughts, many objects and devices, but think not of the Lord in any of them; they have no submission to his will, nor aim for his glory. The cause of this is pride. Men think it below them to be religious. They could not break all the laws of justice and goodness toward man, if they had not first shaken off all sense of religion.
Matthew Henry's Commentary on Psalm 9:9
Commentary on Psalm 9:1-10
(Read Psalm 9:1-10)
If we would praise God acceptably, we must praise him in sincerity, with our whole heart. When we give thanks for some one particular mercy, we should remember former mercies. Our joy must not be in the gift, so much as in the Giver. The triumphs of the Redeemer ought to be the triumphs of the redeemed. The almighty power of God is that which the strongest and stoutest of his enemies are no way able to stand before. We are sure that the judgment of God is according to truth, and that with him there is no unrighteousness. His people may, by faith, flee to him as their Refuge, and may depend on his power and promise for their safety, so that no real hurt shall be done to them. Those who know him to be a God of truth and faithfulness, will rejoice in his word of promise, and rest upon that. Those who know him to be an everlasting Father, will trust him with their souls as their main care, and trust in him at all times, even to the end; and by constant care seek to approve themselves to him in the whole course of their lives. Who is there that would not seek him, who never hath forsaken those that seek Him?