16 [a]The Lord is known by executing judgment: the wicked is snared in the work of his own hands, [b]Higgaion. Selah.

17 The wicked shall turn into hell, and all nations that forget God.

18 For the poor shall not be always forgotten: the hope [c]of the afflicted shall not perish forever.

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Footnotes

  1. Psalm 9:16 The mercy of God toward his Saints must be declared, and the fall of the wicked must always be considered.
  2. Psalm 9:16 Or, this is worthy to be noted.
  3. Psalm 9:18 God promiseth not to help us before we have felt the cross.

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