Psalms 76:9
when God rose up to judge,
What it says
God rises to judge in order to save all the humble of the earth.
What it is doing
This verse reveals that God's terrifying judgment is also the means of rescue for the lowly.
In context
1For the choirmaster. With stringed instruments. A Psalm of Asaph. A song. 2His tent is in Salem, 3There He shattered the flaming arrows, 4You are resplendent with light, 5The valiant lie plundered; they sleep their last sleep. 6At Your rebuke, O God of Jacob, 7You alone are to be feared. 8From heaven You pronounced judgment, 9when God rose up to judge, 10Even the wrath of man shall praise You; 11Make and fulfill your vows to the LORD your God; 12He breaks the spirits of princes;