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Psalms 9:10 — Bible Verse Meaning & Context

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Read in chapter context · Psalms 9

Both translations, side by side

WEB · World English Bible

"Those who know your name will put their trust in you, for you, Yahweh, have not forsaken those who seek you."

KJV · King James Version

"And they that know3045 thy name8034 will put their trust982 in thee: for thou, LORD3068, hast not forsaken5800 them that seek1875 thee."

How the translations differ: The WEB is a modern public-domain revision of the 1901 ASV; the KJV dates to 1611. The KJV uses and, they, that, thy, while the WEB renders these as those, who, your, you. Both translate the same underlying Greek or Hebrew text — the differences are stylistic, not theological.

In context

Psalms 9:10 in Psalms 9

A Bible verse rarely stands alone. Here is Psalms 9:10 read with the verses immediately before and after — the surrounding flow of Psalms 9. Read the full chapter →

v.8 He will judge the world in righteousness. He will administer judgment to the peoples in uprightness.
v.9 Yahweh will also be a high tower for the oppressed; a high tower in times of trouble.
v.10 Those who know your name will put their trust in you, for you, Yahweh, have not forsaken those who seek you.
v.11 Sing praises to Yahweh, who dwells in Zion, and declare among the people what he has done.
v.12 For he who avenges blood remembers them. He doesn’t forget the cry of the afflicted.

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About the Book of Psalms

Testament: Old Testament
Genre: Hebrew poetry
Author: David (73 psalms), Asaph, Sons of Korah, Solomon, Moses, others
Date written: c. 1410–430 BC (compiled over a millennium)
Audience: All of Israel's worshipping community — and the church
Chapters: 150

The Psalms are 150 inspired songs and prayers covering every emotion the human heart knows — praise, lament, confession, thanksgiving, anger, longing. About half are attributed to David. The book is divided into five "books," each ending with a doxology. The Psalms shape Christian prayer more than any other Old Testament book and are quoted in the New Testament more than any other.

Setting: 150 sacred songs used in temple worship; the Bible's songbook.

Key themes: worship · lament · trust · kingship · thanksgiving

Read Psalms from the beginning →

Memorisation aid

How to memorise Psalms 9:10

Psalms 9:10 contains 21 words in 4 clauses. Learn one clause at a time, then chain them. The first-letter mnemonic (FLM) under each clause is a memory hook — once you can speak the FLM from memory, the full clause follows.

1

Those who know your name will put their trust in you

TWKYNW
2

for you

FY
3

Yahweh

Y
4

have not forsaken those who seek you.

HNFTWS

Frequently asked

FAQ about Psalms 9:10

What does Psalms 9:10 say?

Psalms 9:10 reads: "Those who know your name will put their trust in you, for you, Yahweh, have not forsaken those who seek you." — from the Old Testament, Psalms (Hebrew poetry). The full verse is shown above with both the World English Bible (WEB) and King James Version (KJV) translations side by side.

What book of the Bible is Psalms 9:10 in?

Psalms 9:10 is in the book of Psalms, traditionally attributed to David (73 psalms), Asaph, Sons of Korah, Solomon, Moses, others and written around c. 1410–430 BC (compiled over a millennium). Psalms is hebrew poetry in the Old Testament, originally addressed to All of Israel's worshipping community — and the church. Best known for Psalm 23 ("The LORD is my shepherd") and Psalm 51.

What is Psalms 9:10 about?

Psalms 9:10 is primarily a Bible verse about Faith. Within Psalms, The Psalms are 150 inspired songs and prayers covering every emotion the human heart knows — praise, lament, confession, thanksgiving, anger, longing. Read the full passage above with surrounding context.

What is the difference between Psalms 9:10 in WEB and KJV?

Psalms 9:10 in the World English Bible (WEB) reads: "Those who know your name will put their trust in you, for you, Yahweh, have not forsaken those who seek you.". The King James Version (KJV) reads: "And they that know3045 thy name8034 will put their trust982 in thee: for thou, LORD3068, hast not forsaken5800 them that seek1875 thee.". The WEB is a modern public-domain translation that updates the KJV's 1611 English while keeping a similar formal-equivalence style. Both render the same underlying Greek or Hebrew text.

How long is Psalms 9:10?

Psalms 9:10 is 21 words in the WEB translation (108 characters), broken into 4 clauses. It is short and well-suited to memorisation. Estimated reading time is about 6 seconds.

How can I memorise Psalms 9:10?

To memorise Psalms 9:10, split it into its 4 natural clauses and learn one at a time. Repeat the full verse out loud five times, then write it from memory. Saving the verse as a photo wallpaper using our verse image studio helps daily review — the visual association with a memorable background dramatically improves recall.

Why does Psalms 9:10 matter in Psalms?

How can I apply Psalms 9:10 today?

Many readers use Psalms 9:10 as a daily reminder verse — saving it as a phone wallpaper, sharing it on Pinterest, or memorising it for prayer. The verse studio on this page lets you download Psalms 9:10 on 52 different backgrounds for free. Pair the verse with the surrounding chapter context shown above to understand its full meaning before applying it.

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