- The introductory verse makes reference to “the death of a son”; did this happen in the family of David — and, if so, on only one occasion?
- In Psalms 9:2 the text moves immediately to praise of Divinity — how would this relate to the first sentence and how would it relate to the phrase used upon hearing of a death: “Barukh Da’yan ha’Emet”?
- What does the word “Elyon” mean in Psalms 9:3?
- Yet, beginning with Psalms 9:3, would the text not seem to indicate praise unrelated to a catastrophic family event?
- In Psalms 9:5, what now frequent adjective for Divinity appears?
- In Psalms 9:8, what is it that “sturdies” God’s throne?
- And how, in Psalms 9:9, is this re-emphasized?
- In Psalms 9:11, what is meant by the phrase “those who know Your name”?
- In Psalms 9:12, what is defined as “God’s dwelling”?
- Aside from the righteous, according to Psalms 9:13, who, in particular, is the concern of Divinity?
- How does the mood change radically in Psalms 9:14?
- To where does the Psalm assign the evil? (Psalms 9:18)
- What is the final request as reflected in Psalms 9:21?
