Psalms
“The LORD also will be a refuge for the oppressed, a refuge in times of trouble.”
Psalms 9:9
Psalms 9:9 (KJV) speaks to refuge in God, oppression, and comfort — words set in Psalms, Israel's songbook of honest prayer. Read it unhurried, and let it become a prayer you return to.
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Verses that sit beside this one
“God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble.”
Psalms 46:1“The eternal God is thy refuge, and underneath are the everlasting arms: and he shall thrust out the enemy from before thee; and shall say, Destroy them.”
Deuteronomy 33:27“Because thou hast been my help, therefore in the shadow of thy wings will I rejoice.”
Psalms 63:7“For in the time of trouble he shall hide me in his pavilion: in the secret of his tabernacle shall he hide me; he shall set me up upon a rock.”
Psalms 27:5“The name of the LORD is a strong tower: the righteous runneth into it, and is safe.”
Proverbs 18:10“The LORD is good, a strong hold in the day of trouble; and he knoweth them that trust in him.”
Nahum 1:7
Common questions
What does Psalms 9:9 mean?
In the King James Version, Psalms 9:9 reads: "The LORD also will be a refuge for the oppressed, a refuge in times of trouble." The verse speaks to refuge in God, oppression, and comfort. To read it well, take it in the flow of Psalms 9 rather than on its own, and let the words settle slowly — reading it aloud, or turning it into a short prayer, is often what makes its meaning land.
Is Psalms 9:9 in the King James Version?
Yes. "The LORD also will be a refuge for the oppressed, a refuge in times of trouble." is Psalms 9:9 in the King James Version (KJV), found in Psalms chapter 9.
What are some related Bible verses to Psalms 9:9?
Verses that sit beside Psalms 9:9 include Psalms 46:1, Deuteronomy 33:27, and Psalms 63:7. Reading them alongside Psalms 9:9 deepens the theme of refuge in God.
How can I pray with Psalms 9:9?
Read Psalms 9:9 slowly, take a breath, and turn it into a short prayer in your own words — thanking God for what it promises, or asking for what it points to. Keep it somewhere you will see it today, and let it be a companion rather than a task to finish.