16 The Lord is known by the judgment which he executeth: the wicked is snared in the work of his own hands. Higgaion. Selah.

17 The wicked shall be turned into hell, and all the nations that forget God.

18 For the needy shall not always be forgotten: the expectation of the poor shall not perish for ever.

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16 The Lord is (A)known by the judgment He executes;
The wicked is snared in the work of his own hands.
(B)Meditation.[a] Selah

17 The wicked shall be turned into hell,
And all the [b]nations (C)that forget God.
18 (D)For the needy shall not always be forgotten;
(E)The expectation of the poor shall not perish forever.

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Footnotes

  1. Psalm 9:16 Heb. Higgaion
  2. Psalm 9:17 Gentiles