Psalms 9:10

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Psalms 9:10 in Multiple Translations

Berean Standard Bible BSB

Those who know Your name trust in You, for You, O LORD, have not forsaken those who seek You.

King James Version KJV

And they that know thy name will put their trust in thee: for thou, LORD, hast not forsaken them that seek thee.

American Standard Version ASV

And they that know thy name will put their trust in thee; For thou, Jehovah, hast not forsaken them that seek thee.

Bible in Basic English BBE

And those who have knowledge of your name will put their faith in you; because you, Lord, have ever given your help to those who were waiting for you.

Free Bible Version FBV

Those who know your nature trust in you, for you don't abandon those who come to you.

Geneva Bible 1599 GNV

And they that know thy Name, will trust in thee: for thou, Lord, hast not failed them that seeke thee.

Young's Literal Translation YLT

They trust in Thee who do know Thy name, For Thou hast not forsaken Those seeking Thee, O Jehovah.

World English Bible WEB

Those who know your name will put their trust in you, for you, LORD, have not forsaken those who seek you.

Noah Webster Bible WBS

And they that know thy name will put their trust in thee: for thou, LORD, hast not forsaken them that seek thee.

Douay-Rheims 1899 DRV

And the Lord is become a refuge for the poor: a helper in due time in tribulation.

Translation for Translators T4T

Those who know Yahweh [MTY] trust in him; he never abandons those who come to him ◄for help/to worship him►.

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Psalms 9:10 Interlinear (Deep Study)

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HEB וִ֘/יהִ֤י יְהוָ֣ה מִשְׂגָּ֣ב לַ/דָּ֑ךְ מִ֝שְׂגָּ֗ב לְ/עִתּ֥וֹת בַּצָּרָֽה

וִ֘/יהִ֤י hâyâh H1961 to be Conj | V-Qal-Juss-3ms

יְהוָ֣ה Yᵉhôvâh H3068 The Lord N-proper

מִשְׂגָּ֣ב misgâb H4869 high refuge N-ms

לַ/דָּ֑ךְ dak H1790 crushed Prep | Adj

מִ֝שְׂגָּ֗ב misgâb H4869 high refuge N-ms

לְ/עִתּ֥וֹת ʻêth H6256 time Prep | N-cp

בַּצָּרָֽה tsârâh H6869 dearth N-fs

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Hebrew Word Reference — Psalms 9:10

וִ֘/יהִ֤י hâyâh H1961 "to be" Conj | V-Qal-Juss-3ms

The Hebrew word for to be means to exist or come into being. It is used to describe something that happens or comes to pass, like in Genesis where God creates the world.

Definition: 1) to be, become, come to pass, exist, happen, fall out 1a) (Qal) 1a1) --- 1a1a) to happen, fall out, occur, take place, come about, come to pass 1a1b) to come about, come to pass 1a2) to come into being, become 1a2a) to arise, appear, come 1a2b) to become 1a2b1) to become 1a2b2) to become like 1a2b3) to be instituted, be established 1a3) to be 1a3a) to exist, be in existence 1a3b) to abide, remain, continue (with word of place or time) 1a3c) to stand, lie, be in, be at, be situated (with word of locality) 1a3d) to accompany, be with 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to occur, come to pass, be done, be brought about 1b2) to be done, be finished, be gone

Usage: Occurs in 3131 OT verses. KJV: beacon, [idiom] altogether, be(-come), accomplished, committed, like), break, cause, come (to pass), do, faint, fall, [phrase] follow, happen, [idiom] have, last, pertain, quit (one-) self, require, [idiom] use. See also: Genesis 1:2; Genesis 17:4; Genesis 36:11.

יְהוָ֣ה Yᵉhôvâh H3068 "The Lord" N-proper

Yehovah is another name for God, often translated as 'the Lord'. It is a national name for God in the Jewish faith. This name is used throughout the Old Testament.

Definition: Another name of ye.ru.sha.laim (יְרוּשָׁלִַ֫ם, יְרוּשְׁלֵם "Jerusalem" H3389)

Usage: Occurs in 5522 OT verses. KJV: Jehovah, the Lord. Compare H3050 (יָהּ), H3069 (יְהֹוִה). See also: Genesis 2:4; Genesis 24:42; Exodus 8:8.

מִשְׂגָּ֣ב misgâb H4869 "high refuge" N-ms

Misgab refers to a high place or tower that provides defense and refuge, like a fortress. It is also the name of a place in Moab, mentioned in Jeremiah 48:1. The KJV translates it as Misgab.

Definition: 1) high place, refuge, secure height, retreat 1a) stronghold 1b) refuge (of God)

Usage: Occurs in 16 OT verses. KJV: Misgab. See also: 2 Samuel 22:3; Psalms 59:18; Psalms 9:10.

לַ/דָּ֑ךְ dak H1790 "crushed" Prep | Adj

This Hebrew word means to be crushed or oppressed, often used to describe someone who is injured or afflicted. It appears in various forms throughout the Old Testament.

Definition: crushed, oppressed

Usage: Occurs in 4 OT verses. KJV: afflicted, oppressed. See also: Psalms 9:10; Psalms 74:21; Psalms 10:18.

מִ֝שְׂגָּ֗ב misgâb H4869 "high refuge" N-ms

Misgab refers to a high place or tower that provides defense and refuge, like a fortress. It is also the name of a place in Moab, mentioned in Jeremiah 48:1. The KJV translates it as Misgab.

Definition: 1) high place, refuge, secure height, retreat 1a) stronghold 1b) refuge (of God)

Usage: Occurs in 16 OT verses. KJV: Misgab. See also: 2 Samuel 22:3; Psalms 59:18; Psalms 9:10.

לְ/עִתּ֥וֹת ʻêth H6256 "time" Prep | N-cp

Eth means time, especially now or when, and can refer to an event, experience, or occasion. It is often used to describe a specific moment or period.

Definition: 1) time 1a) time (of an event) 1b) time (usual) 1c) experiences, fortunes 1d) occurrence, occasion

Usage: Occurs in 258 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] after, (al-) ways, [idiom] certain, [phrase] continually, [phrase] evening, long, (due) season, so (long) as, (even-, evening-, noon-) tide, (meal-), what) time, when. See also: Genesis 8:11; 2 Chronicles 35:17; Psalms 1:3.

בַּצָּרָֽה tsârâh H6869 "dearth" N-fs

A vexer is someone who causes trouble or distress, like a rival wife, used in the Bible to describe relationships or situations that cause anguish or affliction, as seen in the book of Genesis.

Definition: death, destitution

Usage: Occurs in 72 OT verses. KJV: adversary, adversity, affliction, anguish, distress, tribulation, trouble. See also: Genesis 35:3; Psalms 116:3; Psalms 9:10.

Study Notes — Psalms 9:10

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Psalms 9:10 Summary
Frequently Asked Questions
Reflection Questions
Gill's Exposition on Psalms 9:10
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 9:10
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Psalms 9:10
Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 9:10
Ellicott's Commentary on Psalms 9:10
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Psalms 9:10
Cambridge Bible on Psalms 9:10
Barnes' Notes on Psalms 9:10
Whedon's Commentary on Psalms 9:10
Sermons on Psalms 9:10

Context — I Will Give Thanks to the LORD

8He judges the world with justice; He governs the people with equity. 9The LORD is a refuge for the oppressed, a stronghold in times of trouble.

10Those who know Your name trust in You, for You, O LORD, have not forsaken those who seek You.

11Sing praises to the LORD, who dwells in Zion; proclaim His deeds among the nations. 12For the Avenger of bloodshed remembers; He does not ignore the cry of the afflicted.

Cross References

	Reference	Text (BSB)
1	Psalms 91:14	“Because he loves Me, I will deliver him; because he knows My name, I will protect him.
2	Proverbs 18:10	The name of the LORD is a strong tower; the righteous run to it and are safe.
3	Isaiah 26:3–4	You will keep in perfect peace the steadfast of mind, because he trusts in You. Trust in the LORD forever, because GOD the LORD is the Rock eternal.
4	Psalms 105:3–4	Glory in His holy name; let the hearts of those who seek the LORD rejoice. Seek out the LORD and His strength; seek His face always.
5	Jeremiah 29:13	You will seek Me and find Me when you search for Me with all your heart.
6	2 Corinthians 1:9–10	Indeed, we felt we were under the sentence of death, in order that we would not trust in ourselves, but in God, who raises the dead. He has delivered us from such a deadly peril, and He will deliver us. In Him we have placed our hope that He will yet again deliver us,
7	Psalms 5:11	But let all who take refuge in You rejoice; let them ever shout for joy. May You shelter them, that those who love Your name may rejoice in You.
8	2 Timothy 1:12	For this reason, even though I suffer as I do, I am not ashamed; for I know whom I have believed, and I am convinced that He is able to guard what I have entrusted to Him for that day.
9	1 John 5:20	And we know that the Son of God has come and has given us understanding, so that we may know Him who is true; and we are in Him who is true—in His Son Jesus Christ. He is the true God and eternal life.
10	Psalms 57:1	Have mercy on me, O God, have mercy, for in You my soul takes refuge. In the shadow of Your wings I will take shelter until the danger has passed.

Psalms 9:10 Summary

[Psalms 9:10 tells us that when we know God's name, we can trust in Him because He is faithful and will not abandon us. This means that we can have confidence in God's character and nature, just like the Psalmist did. As it says in Jeremiah 31:3, God loves us with an everlasting love, and as seen in Psalms 23:4, He is always with us, even in difficult times.]

Frequently Asked Questions

What does it mean to 'know Your name' in Psalms 9:10?

To know God's name is to have a deep understanding of His character and nature, as seen in Exodus 34:6-7, where God reveals His name to Moses, showcasing His mercy, grace, and justice.

Why do those who know God's name trust in Him?

They trust in Him because they understand that God is faithful and has not forsaken those who seek Him, as promised in Deuteronomy 31:6 and Hebrews 13:5.

How does this verse relate to our everyday lives?

This verse encourages us to trust in God's faithfulness and character, just as the Psalmist did, and to seek Him in times of trouble, knowing that He will not forsake us, as seen in Psalms 23:4 and Isaiah 41:10.

What is the significance of God not forsaking those who seek Him?

This highlights God's covenant faithfulness and love, as seen in Jeremiah 31:3, where God says, 'I have loved you with an everlasting love; therefore, I have drawn you with loving-kindness.'

Reflection Questions

What does it mean for me to 'know God's name' in my own life, and how can I deepen my understanding of His character?
In what ways have I experienced God's faithfulness in my life, and how can I trust in Him more fully?
How can I apply the promise of Psalms 9:10 to my current circumstances, and what does it mean for me to seek God in the midst of trouble?
What are some ways I can practically demonstrate my trust in God's faithfulness, and what are some areas where I need to grow in trust?

Gill's Exposition on Psalms 9:10

And they that know thy name,.... As proclaimed in the Gospel, a God gracious and merciful, and forgiving sin; and as in Christ, in whom his name is, and in whom he is the God of love, grace, and

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 9:10

And they that know thy name will put their trust in thee: for thou, LORD, hast not forsaken them that seek thee. And they that know thy name will put their trust in thee.

Matthew Poole's Commentary on Psalms 9:10

They that know, i.e. that thoroughly understand and duly consider. Thy name, i.e. thy nature and perfections, thy infinite power, and wisdom, and faithfulness, and goodness; which make a person a most fit and proper object for trust. The name of God is most frequently put for God, as he hath manifested himself in his word and works, as 20:1 , &c. Thou hast not forsaken; the experience of thy faithfulness to thy people in all ages is a just ground for their confidence. Them that seek thee, i.e. that seek help and relief from thee by fervent prayer, mixed with faith, or trust in God, as is expressed in the former clause.

Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 9:10

Psalms 9:10 And they that know thy name will put their trust in thee: for thou, LORD, hast not forsaken them that seek thee.Ver. 10. And they that know thy name will put their trust in thee] They can do no otherwise that savingly know God’ s sweet attributes and noble acts for his people. We never trust a man till we know him, and bad men are better known than trusted. Not so the Lord, for where his name is poured out as an ointment, there the virgins love him, fear him, rejoice in him, repose upon him. Them that seek thee] So they do it seriously, seasonably, constantly.

Ellicott's Commentary on Psalms 9:10

(10) They that know.—They who know the name of Jehovah will trust Him, because they know it to be a watchword of strength and protection. Seek.—From root meaning “to tread” or “frequent a place,” possibly with allusion to frequenting the courts of the Temple.

Adam Clarke's Commentary on Psalms 9:10

Verse 10. They that know thy name] Who have an experimental acquaintance with thy mercy, will put their trust in thee, from the conviction that thou never hast forsaken, and never will forsake, them that trust in thee.

Cambridge Bible on Psalms 9:10

10. they that know thy name] Who recognise the character of God thus revealed in His Providence. Cp. “they that love thy name,” Psalms 5:11; and Psalms 8:1; Psalms 91:14. thou, Lord, hast not forsaken] Cp. the noble words of Sir 2:10; “Look at the generations of old and see; did ever any trust in the Lord, and was confounded? or did any abide in his fear, and was forsaken? or whom did he ever despise, that called upon him?”—the “sentence” which “fell with weight” upon John Bunyan’s spirit in the agony of his spiritual despair. “It was with such strength and comfort on my spirit, that I was as if it talked with me.” Grace Abounding, § 62 ff. them that seek thee] See note on Psalms 24:6.

Barnes' Notes on Psalms 9:10

And they that know thy name - All who are acquainted with thee; all those who have been made acquainted with the manifestations of thy goodness, and with the truth respecting thy character.

Whedon's Commentary on Psalms 9:10

7-10. The eternity of God, his universal dominion, and his discriminating judgments, which preserve the righteous and encourage trust in him, are here contrasted with the view just given of the

Sermons on Psalms 9:10

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	Five Elements of a Victorious Life by Jim Logan	In this video, the speaker shares his experiences with the Sue Indians and their spiritual beliefs. He recounts a story of a woman who was possessed by a spirit but was eventually
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	His Heart Is Fixed by Thomas Watson	Thomas Watson preaches about the importance of having a fixed heart in trusting the Lord, highlighting the privileges and blessings of a righteous man who delights in God's command
	Where Shall I Go? I Am So Ignorant by Ausbund	Christoph Bauman, in his sermon, expresses his unwavering trust in God amidst persecution and rejection for his faith. Despite facing abandonment, hostility, and betrayal from thos
	Study Notes - Seeking God by Walter Beuttler	Walter Beuttler preaches on God's complaint about those who turn back, do not seek, and do not inquire for Him, emphasizing the consequences of forsaking God and the failure to res
	The Greatness and Glory of God's Name by T. Austin-Sparks	T. Austin-Sparks emphasizes the profound significance of God's Name, which encapsulates His character, works, and eternal purpose. He explains that the Name of the Lord is not mere
	The Chosen People: Chosen for What? by Art Katz	Art Katz addresses the Jewish predicament in a hostile world, questioning the meaning of being 'chosen' and the historical troubles that accompany this identity. He explores the di