Psalms 9:6 Meaning and Explanation
“O thou enemy, destructions are come to a perpetual end: and thou hast destroyed cities; their memorial is perished with them.”
King James Version (KJV)
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Read Full Chapter →The enemy faces permanent destruction; even their memory is obliterated with their cities.
The Context of Psalms 9:6
Direct address to the enemy; their complete and permanent destruction.
What Does Psalms 9:6 Mean?
The psalmist addresses the enemy directly with 'O thou enemy,' making the next judgment personal and pointed. 'Destructions are come to a perpetual end' means the enemy's reign of destruction has ended forever—judgment is complete and final.
That cities and their memorials perish emphasizes total devastation. The destruction is not merely of persons but of civilizations, culture, and remembrance. Nothing endures to commemorate them.
Frequently Asked Questions About Psalms 9:6
What does Psalms 9:6 mean?
The enemy faces permanent destruction; even their memory is obliterated with their cities.
What is the context of Psalms 9:6?
Direct address to the enemy; their complete and permanent destruction.