For the needy shall not alway be forgotten: the expectation of the poor shall not perish for ever.
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
Mercy works as readily as justice ever does. Poor trembling souls fear they are forgotten, but here is God's own word: they shall not always be so. Satan whispers that their hope will perish; the Lord declares it shall not perish forever. Such people may wait long, but they do not wait in vain.
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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