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. 1618-1622Public domain

Revised Common Lectionary

GospelMark 4:35-41

Epistle2 Cor. 6:1-13

Old Testament1 Sam. 17:(1a, 4-11, 19-23), 32-49 or1 Sam. 17:57-18:5, 18:10-16 Alt. OTJob 38:1-11

PsalterPs. 9:9-20 orPs. 133 Alt. PsalmPs. 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) Enduring Word · David Guzik

Guzik's verse by verse commentary on the psalm.

Psalm 9:9 Parallel Commentaries BibleHub

Parallel classic commentaries collected from Psalm 9:9.

Barnes' Notes on Psalm 9 StudyLight

Barnes' Notes on the whole of Psalm 9.

Background & Word Study

Psalm 9 in Hebrew Sefaria

Hebrew text of Psalm 9 with classical Jewish commentaries alongside.

The Church Fathers

Catena on Psalm 9 Catena

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

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