Psalms 99:8
“Thou answeredst them, O LORD our God: thou wast a God that forgavest them, though thou tookest vengeance of their inventions.”
Psalms 99:8 — King James Version
Verse 8 of 9 in Psalms chapter 99 — King James Version. Read it in context below, with maps, timelines and thematic connections beside the text.
Psalms 99:8 in other translations
- World English Bible
- “You answered them, Yahweh our God. You are a God who forgave them, although you took vengeance for their doings.”
- American Standard Version
- “Thou answeredst them, O Jehovah our God: Thou wast a God that forgavest them, Though thou tookest vengeance of their doings.”
Psalms 99 — full chapter (King James Version)
The LORD reigneth; let the people tremble: he sitteth between the cherubims; let the earth be moved. The LORD is great in ; and he is high above all the people. Let them praise thy great and terrible name; for it is holy. The king’s strength also loveth judgment; thou dost establish equity, thou executest judgment and in . Exalt ye the LORD our God, and worship at his footstool; for he is holy. and among his priests, and among them that call upon his name; they called upon the LORD, and he answered them. He spake unto them in the cloudy pillar: they kept his testimonies, and the ordinance that he gave them. Thou answeredst them, O LORD our God: thou wast a God that forgavest them, though thou tookest vengeance of their inventions. Exalt the LORD our God, and worship at his holy hill; for the LORD our God is holy.