The Lord Who Judges the World With Righteousness (Psalm 9) | Matthew Poole

Deep Dive into Matthew Poole’s Commentary on the Holy Bible, Volumes 1–3 - Psalm 9Matthew Poole’s commentary on Psalm 9 interprets the text as a song of thanksgiving for deliverance from manifold dangers. Regarding the title "Muth-labben," Poole rejects specific historical associations like the death of Absalom or Goliath, viewing the Psalm as a general expression of praise for God's protection. The structure involves David praising God for executing judgment, acting as a refuge, and calling Israel to worship.Poole notes that David attributes his victories solely to God's presence; one angry look from the Lord causes enemies to stumble and perish. God maintains David's righteous cause, rebuking the heathen and destroying their very memory. The commentary highlights an apostrophe to the enemy, declaring that their destructions have finished, while God’s throne remains established forever to judge the world in righteousness.The Lord is depicted as a refuge for the oppressed. Poole explains that those who "know" God's name—understanding His nature and infinite power—will trust Him, for He never forsakes those who seek Him. God is described as making "inquisition for blood," meaning He avenges the murder of His innocent ones and remembers the cry of the humble.David prays for mercy to be lifted from the "gates of death" so he may praise God in the "gates of the daughter of Zion," which Poole interprets as the public assemblies of Jerusalem. The commentary observes that the wicked are snared by their own works, a realization that warrants deep meditation, marked by the term "Higgaion". Ultimately, nations that forget God are turned into "hell," understood as either the grave or eternal perdition. The Psalm concludes with a prayer for God to subdue the proud, making nations realize they are merely frail, mortal men.Reformed Theologian GPT: https://chat.openai.com/g/g-XXwzX1gnv-reformed-theologianYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/@ReformedExplainerSpotify Music: https://open.spotify.com/artist/1t5dz4vEgvHqUknYQfwpRI?si=e-tDRFR2Qf6By1sAcMdkdwhttps://buymeacoffee.com/edi2730