Psalm 99:8

ESV O Lord our God, you answered them; you were a forgiving God to them, but an avenger of their wrongdoings.

NIV Lord our God, you answered them; you were to Israel a forgiving God, though you punished their misdeeds.

NASB Lord our God, You answered them; You were a forgiving God to them, And yet an avenger of their evil deeds.

CSB Lord our God, you answered them. You were a forgiving God to them, but an avenger of their sinful actions.

NLT O Lord our God, you answered them. You were a forgiving God to them, but you punished them when they went wrong.

KJV Thou answeredst them, O Lord our God: thou wast a God that forgavest them, though thou tookest vengeance of their inventions.

NKJV You answered them, O Lord our God; You were to them God-Who-Forgives, Though You took vengeance on their deeds.

What does Psalm 99:8 mean?

Please see our chapter commentary on Psalm 99, verse-level content coming soon!

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Context Summary
Psalm 99:6–9 focuses on Moses, Aaron, and Samuel. These are among the more famous names of those who communicated between the people and God. They brought the Lord's commands—but the people did not always obey. Still, God forgave. Therefore, the people should honor the Lord and praise Him.

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Chapter Summary
God is sovereign, even if not all people acknowledge His rule. The psalmist calls for all people to recognize the Lord and offer Him appropriate praise. God's merciful actions through prior prophets, such as Moses and Samuel, also establish the Lord's perfect justice and love. Believers ought to respond with praise.

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