Psalm 9:7-9

Expanded Bible

⁷ But the Lord ·rules [is enthroned; ^Lsits] forever.
    He ·sits on his throne to judge [^Lhas established his throne for justice/judgment],
⁸ and he will judge the world ·in fairness [with righteousness];
    he will decide what is fair for the ·nations [peoples; 96:10; 98:9].
⁹ The Lord ·defends [^Lis a refuge for] those who ·suffer [are oppressed/exploited];
    ·he defends them [^La refuge] in times of ·trouble [distress].