Update your Java to MRJ 2.2.6 for OS 9.2.2 (click on link.)

After installing ANY softw in OS 9 you should re-Build your Desktop file; ie: restart the computer whilst holding down both the apple & Option keys until you see a message asking if you wish to rebuild. Click yes.

Some more useful points HERE.

Whilst LW is closed, try deleting the LW Preferences folder called .limewire & found in the Preferences folder. View the folder in List mode & you'll find the limewire preferences folder at the top of the list. Then try opening LW & allow it up to an hour to settle down & connect. 'Sometimes' it's better to connect manually if you're having connection problems (LW's menu Tools>Options>Connections & untick option to connect on startup. Press the Apply button.)