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Psalm 9 Explained: God’s Righteous Justice and Refuge for the Oppressed
Reading the Bible Daily with Dave — Tuesday, February 17, 2026
Psalm 9 is a powerful song of thanksgiving and confidence in the righteous rule of God. David praises the Lord as the eternal King who judges the nations with righteousness, defends the oppressed, and never forgets the cries of the afflicted. This psalm anchors our hope not in the shifting powers of the world, but in the unshakable throne of God.
Show Summary
In today’s episode, we read Psalm 9 and highlight its key themes: wholehearted worship rooted in remembrance, God’s sure judgment over evil, His refuge for the oppressed, and the hope His justice gives to the needy. Psalm 9 also points us to Christ—the righteous Judge who bore judgment at the cross so mercy could be offered to sinners, and who will return to judge the nations in perfect righteousness.
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