Psa 9:20 | MHM | STEP | v. 20 : David asks God to make people realize their weakness. Put them in fear, O Lord ; that the nations may know themselves to be but men (Psalm 9:20 ). He prays that God’s judgments would make even the strongest people understand that they are only human and must depend on God. When we read or sing this psalm, we should remember to thank God for defending His people and to trust Him to judge rightly. We should be patient, knowing God will one day fully save His people and defeat all His enemies.

‏ Psalms 9:20

v. 20: David asks God to make people realize their weakness. Put them in fear, O Lord; that the nations may know themselves to be but men (Psalm 9:20 ^a). He prays that God’s judgments would make even the strongest people understand that they are only human and must depend on God.

When we read or sing this psalm, we should remember to thank God for defending His people and to trust Him to judge rightly. We should be patient, knowing God will one day fully save His people and defeat all His enemies.