Reference

Psalms 9:5

Thou hast rebuked the heathen, thou hast destroyed the wicked, thou hast put out their name for ever and ever.
3

When mine enemies are turned back, they shall fall and perish at thy presence.

4

For thou hast maintained my right and my cause; thou satest in the throne judging right.

5

Thou hast rebuked the heathen, thou hast destroyed the wicked, thou hast put out their name for ever and ever.

6

O thou enemy, destructions are come to a perpetual end: and thou hast destroyed cities; their memorial is perished with them.

7

But the Lord shall endure for ever: he hath prepared his throne for judgment.

Why This Verse Was Tagged

Eternal Duration Language
Keyword Match
80% relevance

This verse contains specific terms directly associated with this theme.

Destruction / Perishing Language
Keyword Match
100% relevance

This verse contains specific terms directly associated with this theme.

Annihilation / Destruction
Multi-Signal Classification
65% relevance

This verse was identified by multiple independent signals: structural patterns, prophetic context, and vocabulary — then validated by a probability model (Snorkel).

Counter-Arguments

The strongest case that this verse does not belong in this theme.

Eternal Duration Language

While "for ever and ever" clearly denotes eternal duration, the specific object of this duration is the *name* of the wicked being put out, not necessarily their conscious suffering or existence, which is a common nuance in discussions of eternal duration in theological contexts.

Destruction / Perishing Language

There is no credible argument that this verse does not support the theme of "Destruction / Perishing Language," as it explicitly uses the words "destroyed" and "put out their name for ever and ever," which directly align with the theme's definition.