Psalm 9 Adult Bible Study

1. Why does David give thanks to the Lord in this psalm? Because God has defended him against his enemies. God has acted as the righteous judge, ruling against and punishing entire nations who do wrong.

 

Who are the enemies today? What nations would you identify as acting wickedly? Pray that the Lord would punish those countries for the sake of those they are harming in their sin.

 

 

2. David assures us that the Lord is always a safe place for the oppressed, the afflicted, the needy. God will never forget them but will protect them and bring about justice for them, so they can continue to hope even in the midst of their troubles.

 

Who are the victims of wicked people, regimes, and countries today? Pray that the Lord would protect them where they are and lead them to safety. Pray that they do not despair but continue to hope in the Lord for their present salvation.

 

 

3. God is sovereign over the entire world. He is the fair judge. He will not let wickedness go unpunished. Nations themselves are mortal – they will be crushed or fade out of existence – but God remains forever.

 

Praise God for His sovereignty and righteousness. Thank Him for His fairness and justice. Pray that the people and nations who do evil will fear the Lord and remember that they are mortals who will face an eternal God. Pray that God makes an example out of the nations to remind them of the consequences of their actions.