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Psalm 64:9

ESV Then all mankind fears; they tell what God has brought about and ponder what he has done.
NIV All people will fear; they will proclaim the works of God and ponder what he has done.
NASB Then all people will fear, And they will declare the work of God, And will consider what He has done.
CSB Then everyone will fear and will tell about God's work, for they will understand what he has done.
NLT Then everyone will be afraid; they will proclaim the mighty acts of God and realize all the amazing things he does.
KJV And all men shall fear, and shall declare the work of God; for they shall wisely consider of his doing.

What does Psalm 64:9 mean?

David predicts that when God turns the tables on evil plotters (Psalm 64:2–6), it will serve as a warning to the world (Psalm 64:7–8). Instead of destroying David from the shadows, these enemies will be exposed and ruined to their own shame. That the people "ponder" means they do not immediately understand what has happened—they know God has acted to bring judgment and they reflect on it.

Believers may not fully comprehend the Lord's ways, but they should meditate upon His character. Because He is omnipotent, omniscient, omnipresent, and immutable, we cannot assume our minds can contain His (Isaiah 55:8–9). It is best to ponder the fact that His way is perfect (Psalm 18:30), acknowledge Him and submit to His perfect will (Proverbs 3:5–6). Even those who have no faith in God can—and should—learn something from the example of those caught in their own sinful plots (Proverbs 19:25).
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