Psalm 9:16

Psalm 9:16 in 6 English translations. Each links through to the full chapter for context.

New International Version (NIV)

16The Lord is known by his acts of justice;
the wicked are ensnared by the work of their hands.9:16 The Hebrew has Higgaion and Selah (words of uncertain meaning) here; Selah occurs also at the end of verse 20.

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New American Standard Bible - NASB (NASB2020)

16The Lord has made Himself known;
He has executed judgment.
A wicked one is ensnared in the work of his own hands. 9:16 Perhaps, resounding music or meditationHiggaion Selah

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New American Standard Bible - NASB 1995 (NASB1995)

16The Lord has made Himself known;
He has executed judgment.
In the work of his own hands the wicked is snared. Higgaion Selah.

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Amplified Bible (AMP)

16The Lord has made Himself known;
He executes judgment;
The wicked are trapped by the work of their own hands. Higgaion (meditation) Selah.

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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

16The Lord is known by the justice He brings;
the wicked are ensnared by the work of their hands.
Higgaion Selah9:16 Higgaion Selah or quiet interlude is probably a musical or liturgical term.

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New International Reader’s Version (NIrV)

16The Lord is known to be fair by the things he does.
Evil people are trapped by what they have done.

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