Key Verse Spotlight
Psalms 7:9 — Meaning and Application
King James Version
“Oh let the wickedness of the wicked come to an end; but establish the just: for the righteous God trieth the hearts and reins.”
Psalms 7:9
Verse in Context
Understanding the surrounding verses prevents misinterpretation:
So shall the congregation of the people compass thee about: for their sakes therefore return thou on high.
The LORD shall judge the people: judge me, O LORD, according to my righteousness, and according to mine integrity {that is} in me.
Oh let the wickedness of the wicked come to an end; but establish the just: for the righteous God trieth the hearts and reins.
My defence {is} of God, which saveth the upright in heart. {My...: Heb. My buckler is upon God}
God judgeth the righteous, and God is angry {with the wicked} every day. {judgeth...: or, is a righteous judge}
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