Psalms 98:9

7 Let the sea resound, and all that fills it, the world, and all who dwell in it.

8 Let the rivers clap their hands, let the mountains sing together for joy

before the LORD, for He comes to judge the earth. He will judge the world with righteousness and the peoples with equity.

Do read the surrounding verses too, because the context often says more than a single verse.

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BSB
before the LORD, for He comes to judge the earth. He will judge the world with righteousness and the peoples with equity.
KJV
Before the LORD; for he cometh to judge the earth: with righteousness shall he judge the world, and the people with equity.
WEB
Let them sing before the LORD, for he comes to judge the earth. He will judge the world with righteousness, and the peoples with equity.
ASV
Before Jehovah; for he cometh to judge the earth: He will judge the world with righteousness, And the peoples with equity. Psalm 99
DARBY
Before Jehovah, for he cometh to judge the earth: he will judge the world with righteousness, and the peoples with equity.
BLB
before the face of YHWH—for He is coming to judge the earth! He will judge the world with righteousness, and the peoples with uprightness!
ÅB
for Herrens åsyn, for han kommer for å dømme jorden; han skal dømme jorderike med rettferdighet og folkene med rettvishet.
OTB
for Herrens åsyn, for han kommer for å dømme jorden;
han skal dømme verden med rettferdighet,
og folkene med rettferd.
B1930
for Herrens åsyn, for han kommer for å dømme jorden; han skal dømme jorderike med rettferdighet og folkene med rettvishet.

Study notes (Tyndale)

Original text and word study

Cross references

  • Psalms 96:13

    before the LORD, for He is coming— He is coming to judge the earth. He will judge the world in righteousness and the peoples in His faithfulness.

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  • Acts 17:31

    For He has set a day when He will judge the world with justice by the Man He has appointed. He has given proof of this to everyone by raising Him from the dead.”

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  • Psalms 96:10

    Declare among the nations: “The LORD reigns!” The world is firmly established; it cannot be moved; He will judge the peoples with equity.

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  • Psalms 72:2

    May he judge Your people with righteousness and Your afflicted with justice.

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  • Revelation 1:7

    Behold, He is coming with the clouds, and every eye will see Him—even those who pierced Him. And all the tribes of the earth will mourn because of Him. So shall it be! Amen.

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  • Psalms 67:4

    Let the nations be glad and sing for joy, for You judge the peoples justly and lead the nations of the earth. Selah

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  • Isaiah 5:16

    But the LORD of Hosts will be exalted by His justice, and the holy God will show Himself holy in righteousness.

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  • Acts 24:25

    As Paul expounded on righteousness, self-control, and the coming judgment, Felix became frightened and said, “You may go for now. When I find the time, I will call for you.”

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