Psalm 98:9
Before the Lord; for he cometh to judge the earth: with righteousness shall he judge the world, and the people with equity.
Cross-references
Psalm 67:4 similarly prays for God to judge the peoples with equity, echoing the same phrase.
Psalm 96:10 declares the Lord reigns and judges with equity, directly paralleling the coming judgment described here.
Psalm 96:13 repeats this exact phrasing, emphasizing God's coming to judge the earth with righteousness.
In Psalm 9:8, the exact phrasing 'He judges the world with righteousness, the peoples with uprightness' mirrors this verse.
In Psalm 7:8, David says 'The LORD judges the peoples' — a similar assertion of God's role as judge over all.
In Psalm 9:4, God sits on the throne giving righteous judgment, reinforcing the theme of divine justice.
In Psalm 50:4, God calls heaven and earth to judge his people — a specific covenant judgment, broader in scope here.
In Psalm 58:11, people affirm 'there is a God who judges on earth,' matching the universal judgment theme.
Psalm 72:2 asks for the king to judge with righteousness, mirroring God's righteous judgment in a messianic type.
Revelation 1:7 depicts Christ's coming with clouds for judgment, fulfilling this OT expectation of the Lord's arrival.
Acts 17:31 announces God's appointed day to judge the world in righteousness through Jesus, specifying the agent.
Micah 4:3 describes God judging between many peoples and bringing peace, echoing the Psalm's vision of righteous judgment.
Revelation 19:11 depicts Christ coming in righteousness to judge, fulfilling the psalm's promise that the Lord comes to judge the earth.
Malachi 3:5 says God will draw near for judgment against specific sins, directly reinforcing the Psalm's message of coming judgment.
Matthew 25:32 depicts the Son of Man separating nations in judgment, directly echoing the righteous judgment of all peoples in Psalm 98:9.
John 5:22 reveals that the Father has entrusted all judgment to the Son, identifying the judge of Psalm 98:9 as Jesus Christ.
2 Timothy 4:1 charges in view of Christ who will judge the living and the dead, directly connecting to the coming judge of Psalm 98:9.
Romans 2:2 states God's judgment is based on truth, directly paralleling the righteous judgment of the world in Psalm 98:9.
2 Corinthians 5:10 describes the judgment seat of Christ where each receives due reward, applying the universal judgment of Psalm 98:9 to believers.
Romans 3:6 argues that God will judge the world, directly echoing the same declaration of judgment in Psalm 98:9.
Romans 2:16 specifies that God judges secrets through Jesus Christ on a future day, expanding on the judgment theme of Psalm 98:9.
Joel 3:12 depicts God sitting to judge all nations in the valley, a direct parallel to the Psalm's coming judgment of the earth.
Genesis 18:25 calls God the Judge of all the earth who does what is just, affirming His righteous judgment.
Isaiah 51:5 says God's arms will judge the peoples, closely paralleling the Psalm's declaration that God judges the world.
Isaiah 33:22 declares the LORD is our judge, lawgiver, and king — directly affirming the same divine role as Psalm 98:9.
In 1 Chronicles 16:33, the same phrase 'he comes to judge the earth' appears, with trees singing for joy before the LORD.
In 1 Samuel 2:10, Hannah declares 'The LORD will judge the ends of the earth' — a direct parallel to the coming judgment described here.
Isaiah 16:5 describes a Davidic throne where one judges with justice and righteousness, mirroring the righteous judgment of God.
Hebrews 10:30 quotes God's declaration of vengeance and judgment, reinforcing the theme of divine judgment seen in Psalm 98:9.
Hebrews 12:23 refers to God as the judge of all, echoing the righteous judgment proclaimed in Psalm 98:9.
Jeremiah 11:20 appeals to God as the righteous judge who tests hearts, reinforcing the theme of divine judgment with equity.
Romans 2:6 states God will repay each according to works, specifying the basis of judgment.
Romans 2:5 warns of storing up wrath for the day of God's righteous judgment, adding the element of wrath.
John 8:16 affirms that Jesus' judgment is true because he is with the Father, aligning with the righteous judgment of Psalm 98:9.
Isaiah 42:3 portrays the servant bringing justice gently, complementing the Psalm's image of God's equitable judgment.
Isaiah 5:16 declares God exalted in justice and righteousness, linking His judgment to His holiness.
Ecclesiastes 3:17 echoes that God will judge both righteous and wicked, reinforcing the certainty of divine judgment.
In Judges 11:27, Jephthah appeals to 'the LORD, the Judge' to decide between Israel and Ammon, echoing the theme of God as judge over the earth.