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Verse of the Day · A refuge for the oppressed

Psalm 9:9-10 (KJV)

“The LORD also will be a refuge for the oppressed, a refuge in times of trouble. And they that know thy name will put their trust in thee: for thou, LORD, hast not forsaken them that seek thee.”

Psalm 9:9-10 · King James Version

Psalm 9:9-10 is verse of the day number 123 of 366 on Lampfold, under the theme “A refuge for the oppressed”. It comes from Psalm 9, and 10 other passages connected to it are listed below.

Psalm 9:9-10 in other translations

  • The LORD is a refuge for the oppressed, a stronghold in times of trouble. Those who know Your name trust in You, for You, O LORD, have not forsaken those who seek You.

    Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

  • Jehovah also will be a high tower for the oppressed, A high tower in times of trouble; And they that know thy name will put their trust in thee; For thou, Jehovah, hast not forsaken them that seek thee.

    American Standard Version (ASV)

Psalm 9:9-10 in context

Psalm 9:6–13 (KJV). The verse of the day is highlighted.

6O thou enemy, destructions are come to a perpetual end: and thou hast destroyed cities; their memorial is perished with them.

7But the LORD shall endure for ever: he hath prepared his throne for judgment.

8And he shall judge the world in righteousness, he shall minister judgment to the people in uprightness.

9The LORD also will be a refuge for the oppressed, a refuge in times of trouble.

10And they that know thy name will put their trust in thee: for thou, LORD, hast not forsaken them that seek thee.

11Sing praises to the LORD, which dwelleth in Zion: declare among the people his doings.

12When he maketh inquisition for blood, he remembereth them: he forgetteth not the cry of the humble.

13Have mercy upon me, O LORD; consider my trouble which I suffer of them that hate me, thou that liftest me up from the gates of death:

Read the whole of Psalm 9 →

Cross-references for Psalm 9:9-10

Passages most often linked to Psalm 9:9-10, strongest connections first.

  • The name of the LORD is a strong tower: the righteous runneth into it, and is safe.

  • Because he hath set his love upon me, therefore will I deliver him: I will set him on high, because he hath known my name.

  • Thou wilt keep him in perfect peace, whose mind is stayed on thee: because he trusteth in thee. Trust ye in the LORD for ever: for in the LORD JEHOVAH is everlasting strength:

  • He that dwelleth in the secret place of the most High shall abide under the shadow of the Almighty. I will say of the LORD, He is my refuge and my fortress: my God; in him will I trust.

  • The LORD is good, a strong hold in the day of trouble; and he knoweth them that trust in him.

  • Glory ye in his holy name: let the heart of them rejoice that seek the LORD. Seek the LORD, and his strength: seek his face evermore.

  • Thou art my hiding place; thou shalt preserve me from trouble; thou shalt compass me about with songs of deliverance. Selah.

  • But we had the sentence of death in ourselves, that we should not trust in ourselves, but in God which raiseth the dead: Who delivered us from so great a death, and doth deliver: in whom we trust that he will yet deliver us;

  • God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble.

  • And ye shall seek me, and find me, when ye shall search for me with all your heart.

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Scripture text: King James Version, Berean Standard Bible and American Standard Version (public domain).