Psalm 9:16
The Lord is known by the judgment which he executeth: the wicked is snared in the work of his own hands. Higgaion. Selah.
Cross-references
In Psalm 11:6, God rains snares on the wicked — same image of divine retribution trapping the wicked.
Psalm 5:10 prays for the wicked to fall by their own counsels, matching the snaring concept.
Psalm 7:15 describes a man falling into his own pit—a vivid image of the wicked caught by their own work.
Psalm 10:2 asks that the wicked be caught in their own schemes, directly parallel to Psalm 9:16.
Psalm 94:23 says God will bring their own iniquity on the wicked—nearly identical to the wicked being snared by their own hands.
Psalm 57:6 depicts the wicked falling into the very pit they dug—an exact parallel to being snared by their own work.
Psalm 83:18 explicitly states the purpose — that all know God's name — directly parallel to 'He has executed judgment, the wicked are snared' here.
Psalm 140:11 says evil will hunt the violent man—similar to the wicked being snared, but focuses on speech and violence rather than general deeds.
In Psalm 140:9, the wicked are covered by their own mischief — similar to being snared by their own hands.
Psalm 83:17 prays for the same outcome — that enemies be ashamed and perish — matching the judgment described here where God catches the wicked.
Psalm 58:11 concludes that God indeed judges on earth — confirming the lesson here that God makes Himself known through such judgments.
Psalm 58:10 describes the righteous rejoicing when seeing God's vengeance on the wicked — directly parallel to 'the wicked snared in their own work' here.
In Proverbs 12:13, the wicked is snared by his own lips — same principle of self-inflicted judgment.
1 Samuel 17:46 explicitly states the purpose 'that all the earth may know there is a God in Israel,' directly paralleling God being known by His judgment.
Judges 1:7 illustrates poetic justice: Adoni-bezek is repaid as he did to others, directly mirroring the wicked ensnared by their own hands.
Isaiah 5:16 declares the Lord exalted by his justice, directly echoing the first half of Psalm 9:16 — God known through his just acts.
Ecclesiastes 10:8 uses the pit-digging metaphor for self-inflicted downfall, a classic illustration of the wicked caught by their own schemes.
Proverbs 21:7 states the violence of the wicked drags them away, directly paralleling the wicked ensnared by their own hands.
Ezekiel 11:10 declares that judgment leads to knowing the Lord, echoing the first part of Psalm 9:16 about God being known by his justice.
Isaiah 49:26 shows oppressors consuming themselves, and all mankind knowing the Lord — combining both themes of self-destruction and divine revelation.
Ezekiel 25:17 declares vengeance on Philistines so they know the LORD, paralleling the justice that makes Him known in Psalm 9:16.
John 8:9 shows the accusers convicted by their own consciences — a New Testament example of the wicked caught by their own devices.
Hosea 7:2 says their sins engulf them — directly parallels the wicked being ensnared by their own hands.
Ezekiel 38:23 declares God will show His greatness and make Himself known through judgment on Gog — parallel to Psalm 9:16.
Ezekiel 33:29 echoes that God's judgment makes Him known — 'they will know that I am the Lord' when the land is desolate.
Ezekiel 32:15 makes Egypt desolate so they know the LORD, mirroring the justice that makes God known in Psalm 9:16.
Ezekiel 30:25 has God strengthening Babylon against Egypt so they know He is the LORD, paralleling the theme of judgment revealing Him.
Ezekiel 30:19 inflicts punishment on Egypt so they know the LORD, directly echoing the justice that reveals God's identity.
Ezekiel 28:22 shows God's judgment on Sidon displaying His glory and making Himself known, reinforcing the same truth.
Jeremiah 16:21 emphasizes that God's power and might make his name known, reinforcing the idea that God is known through his judgments.
Ezekiel 25:11 pronounces punishment on Moab so they know the LORD, echoing the theme of divine justice revealing His identity.
Ezekiel 23:49 has idolatry's penalty leading to knowledge of the Sovereign LORD, mirroring the justice that makes God known.
Ezekiel 22:16 links Israel's defilement among nations to knowing the LORD, reinforcing that judgment reveals His identity.
Ezekiel 20:38 describes God purging rebels so they know He is the LORD, paralleling the idea that His justice makes Him known.
Ezekiel 15:7 shows God's judgment on Jerusalem making His identity known, echoing the theme of divine justice revealing who He is.
Ezekiel 12:15 repeats the refrain 'they will know that I am the Lord' after scattering, paralleling the theme of God revealed through judgment.
In 1 Corinthians 3:19, Paul echoes the same principle—God uses the wicked's own cunning to trap them, showing divine justice.
Proverbs 11:5 echoes the same principle: the wicked are brought down by their own wickedness, reinforcing the theme of divine justice.
Proverbs 1:18 says the wicked lie in wait for their own blood—a direct parallel to being caught by their own schemes.
In Exodus 7:17, God makes himself known by turning water to blood — same theme of being known through judgment.
Job 5:13 states God catches the wise in their craftiness, directly echoing the theme of self-entrapment.
Esther 7:9 has Haman hanged on his own gallows—a perfect example of the wicked snared by their own plot.
Exodus 9:27 has Pharaoh admitting 'the Lord is in the right,' directly echoing the justice theme of Psalm 9:16.
Exodus 34:7 declares God will not clear the guilty, mirroring the wicked being ensnared by their own deeds in Psalm 9:16.
1 Kings 21:19 shows Ahab's blood guilt returning on him—dogs licking his blood—a direct instance of the wicked caught by their own deeds.
Deuteronomy 32:4 states 'all his ways are justice,' a direct parallel to God being known by his justice in Psalm 9:16.
Joshua 8:16 describes the men of Ai being drawn out and ensnared, a narrative parallel to the wicked ensnared by their own hands in Psalm 9:16.
Exodus 7:5 shows God's same intent — the Egyptians will know He is Yahweh through judgment — matching how here God is known by His just dealings.
2 Kings 19:35 is a historical example of God judging the wicked (Assyrians) as Psalm 9:16 describes—the wicked snared by their own hands.
2 Kings 19:19's plea that 'all kingdoms may know that you are the LORD' aligns with Psalm 9:16's theme of God making Himself known through judgment.
Exodus 14:31 shows Israel fearing God and believing after witnessing His mighty work — the same recognition of God through judgment that ends this psalm.
Exodus 14:4 reveals God hardening Pharaoh's heart to gain glory — the same divine pattern of judgment leading to recognition of God seen here.
Ezekiel 35:11 shows God making Himself known among them when He judges Edom — same theme of revelation through judgment.
Ezekiel 39:22 says Israel will know the Lord after His judgment on Gog — similar revelation through judgment.
Daniel 4:17 states that God's sovereignty is known through His judgments on kings — parallel to God being known by judgment.
1 Samuel 6:19 shows God's judgment on irreverence, making His holiness known, similar to Psalm 9:16's theme of God known by judgment.
Joshua 2:11 shows Rahab's confession that the LORD is God, reflecting how God's acts cause Him to be known.
In Joshua 2:10, the nations hear of God's mighty acts and fear, paralleling how God is known by His judgments.
1 Samuel 6:20 records the people's fearful recognition of God's holiness after judgment, echoing that God is known by His judgment.
Deuteronomy 29:22-28 describes God's judgment on Israel making His wrath known to the nations, echoing how God is known by His judgment.
Exodus 8:10 shows God making himself known through plagues, echoing the theme of God being known by his justice in Psalm 9:16.
In Isaiah 8:15, many are snared and taken in judgment — echoes the snaring of the wicked in Psalm 9:16.
Proverbs 11:27 warns that evil comes to those who seek it, a general parallel to the wicked being ensnared by their own actions.