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Psalm 9:9–11

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9–10God’s a safe-house for the battered,

a sanctuary during bad times.

The moment you arrive, you relax;

you’re never sorry you knocked.

11–12Sing your songs to Zion-dwelling God,

tell his stories to everyone you meet:

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

In other versions

ESVEnglish Standard Version

The Lord is a stronghold for the oppressed,

a stronghold in times of trouble.

And those who know your name put their trust in you,

for you, O Lord, have not forsaken those who seek you.

Sing praises to the Lord, who sits enthroned in Zion!

Tell among the peoples his deeds!

NIVNew International Version (2011)

The Lord is a refuge for the oppressed,

a stronghold in times of trouble.

Those who know your name trust in you,

for you, Lord, have never forsaken those who seek you.

Sing the praises of the Lord, enthroned in Zion;

proclaim among the nations what he has done.

CSBChristian Standard Bible

The Lord is a refuge for the persecuted,

a refuge in times of trouble.

Those who know your name trust in you

because you have not abandoned

those who seek you, Lord.

Sing to the Lord, who dwells in Zion;

proclaim his deeds among the nations.

NLTNew Living Translation

The Lord is a shelter for the oppressed,

a refuge in times of trouble.

Those who know your name trust in you,

for you, O Lord, do not abandon those who search for you.

Sing praises to the Lord who reigns in Jerusalem.

Tell the world about his unforgettable deeds.

LEBThe Lexham English Bible

And Yahweh will be a stronghold for the oppressed,

a stronghold in times of distress.

And those who know your name will trust in you,

for you do not forsake those who seek you, O Yahweh.

Sing praises to Yahweh who sits enthroned in Zion.

Tell his deeds among the peoples,

KJV 1900King James Version

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.

Sing praises to the Lord, which dwelleth in Zion:

Declare among the people his doings.