Psalm 7:7-9
1599 Geneva Bible
7 So shall the congregation of the people compass thee about: for their sakes therefore [a]return on high.
8 The Lord shall judge the people: judge thou me, O Lord, according to my [b]righteousness, and according to mine innocency that is in me.
9 Oh let the malice of the wicked come to an end: but guide thou the just: for the righteous God trieth the [c]hearts and reins.
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Psalm 7:7-9
Good News Translation
7 so bring together all the peoples around you,
and rule over them from above.[a]
8 You are the judge of all people.
Judge in my favor, O Lord;
you know that I am innocent.
9 (A)You are a righteous God
and judge our thoughts and desires.
Stop the wickedness of evildoers
and reward those who are good.
Footnotes
- Psalm 7:7 Probable text rule over them from above; Hebrew return above over them.
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