The nations have sunk in the pit that they made; in the net that they hid, their own foot has been caught.
The title refers to the tune itself, not some historical victory, the disputes over which battle David celebrates here are pointless. Yes, he gives thanks for God's power, but read the whole psalm as prayer: he recalls former deliverances to lift his heart toward confidence that God will do the same against these new enemies rising before him.
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Commenting on Psalm 9:1-20
In considering this terrible picture of the Lord's overwhelming judgments of his enemies, we are called upon to ponder and meditate upon it with deep seriousness by the two untranslated words, Higgaion, Selah. Meditate, pause. Consider, and tune your instrument. Bethink yourselves and solemnly adjust your hearts to the solemnity which is so well becoming the subject.
Those who truly praise God desire that others praise Him too and labor to bring them to it. Sing praises to the Lord who dwells in Zion, in the assemblies of His people, there He meets them with His promises and expects their praises in return. Tell the nations what He has done; let them know the justice of God against those who shed innocent blood.
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Commenting on Psalm 9:11-20