Psalms
Psalms 9:5–8
The Lord outlasts the ruins of the wicked, reigning from an eternal throne to judge the world with perfect equity.
Psalms 9:5–8 (WEB)
5 You have rebuked the nations. You have destroyed the wicked. You have blotted out their name forever and ever.
6 The enemy is overtaken by endless ruin. The very memory of the cities which you have overthrown has perished.
7 But Yahweh reigns forever. He has prepared his throne for judgment.
8 He will judge the world in righteousness. He will administer judgment to the peoples in uprightness.
Central Idea
The Lord outlasts the ruins of the wicked, reigning from an eternal throne to judge the world with perfect equity.
Authorial Intent
To contrast the ephemeral nature of wicked nations and their cities with the eternal and righteous throne of Yahweh.