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Pentecost Season · Proper 7 · Year B

Psalm 9:9-20 or Psalm 133

The Lord Is a Stronghold for the Oppressed

June 20, 2027

Parable of the Good Samaritan, Domenico Fetti
Parable of the Good Samaritan, Domenico Fetti, c. 1618–1622Museo Thyssen-Bornemisza, Madrid
One of Fetti's small parable paintings. The Samaritan is lifting the man onto the horse in half darkness, and the road behind is empty.How very good and pleasant it is when kindred live together in unity. The parable answers who counts as kindred, and Chronicles tells of enemies who did the same thing.Domenico FettiA Roman-trained painter who worked in Mantua and Venice, best known for small, warmly coloured paintings of the parables.Museo Thyssen-Bornemisza, MadridA Swiss industrial family's collection, bought by Spain in 1993, filling the gaps the Prado leaves between the old masters and the moderns.Museo Thyssen-Bornemisza, Madrid
Revised Common Lectionary
GospelMark 4:35-41Mk 4:35-41
Epistle2 Cor. 6:1-132 Cor 6:1-13
Old Testament1 Sam. 17:(1a, 4-11, 19-23), 32-491 Sm 17:(1a, 4-11, 19-23), 32-49 or1 Sam. 17:57-18:5, 18:10-161 Sm 17:57-18:5, 18:10-16Alt. OTJob 38:1-11Jb 38:1-11
PsalterPs. 9:9-20Ps 9:9-20 orPs. 133Ps 133Alt. PsalmPs. 107:1-3, 23-32Ps 107:1-3, 23-32

Overview & Insights

"The Lord is a stronghold for the oppressed, a stronghold in times of trouble." (Psalm 9:9)

This portion of an acrostic psalm praises God as a refuge for the oppressed and a just judge who does not forget the needy. It moves between thanksgiving and a plea for God to rise up against the nations.

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Commentary

Psalm 9 (Guzik)Ps 9 (Guzik) Enduring Word · David Guzik

Guzik's verse by verse commentary on the psalm.

Psalm 9:9 Parallel CommentariesPs 9:9 Parallel Commentaries BibleHub

Parallel classic commentaries collected from Psalm 9:9.

Barnes' Notes on Psalm 9Barnes' Notes on Ps 9 StudyLight

Barnes' Notes on the whole of Psalm 9.

Background & Word Study

Psalm 9 in HebrewPs 9 in Hebrew Sefaria

Hebrew text of Psalm 9 with classical Jewish commentaries alongside.

The Church Fathers

Catena on Psalm 9Catena on Ps 9 Catena

Church fathers' comments gathered verse by verse for Psalm 9.

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