Psalms 9:16

The Lord is known by the judgment which he executeth -By what; he does in his dealings with men, in dispensing rewards and punishments, bestowing blessings upon the righteous, and sending punishments upon the ungodly. That is, his character can be learned from his dealings with mankind; or, by studying the dispensation of his Providence, we may learn what he is. This is always a fair and proper way of estimating character, alike in regard to God and man; and it is proper, at all times, to study what God does, to learn what he is. The wicked is snared in the work of his own hands -The same sentiment which is expressed here occurs inPsalms 7:16.