Psalms 75:1-9

For the director of music. To the tune of “Do Not Destroy.” A psalm of Asaph. A song.

1 [a]We praise you, God, we praise you, for your Name is near; people tell of your wonderful deeds.
2 You say, “I choose the appointed time; it is I who judge with equity.
3 When the earth and all its people quake, it is I who hold its pillars firm.[b]
4 To the arrogant I say, ‘Boast no more,’ and to the wicked, ‘Do not lift up your horns.[c]
5 Do not lift your horns against heaven; do not speak so defiantly.’ ”
6 No one from the east or the west or from the desert can exalt themselves.
7 It is God who judges: He brings one down, he exalts another.
8 In the hand of the LORD is a cup full of foaming wine mixed with spices; he pours it out, and all the wicked of the earth drink it down to its very dregs.
9 As for me, I will declare this forever; I will sing praise to the God of Jacob,

Cross References 17

  • 1. Psalms 145:18
  • 2. S Joshua 3:5; Psalms 44:1; S Psalms 71:16; Psalms 77:12; Psalms 105:2; Psalms 107:8,15; Psalms 145:5,12
  • 3. S Exodus 13:10
  • 4. S Psalms 7:11
  • 5. Isaiah 24:19
  • 6. 1 Samuel 2:8; S 2 Samuel 22:8
  • 7. S Psalms 5:5
  • 8. S 1 Samuel 2:3
  • 9. Zechariah 1:21
  • 10. S Job 15:25
  • 11. S Genesis 16:5; Psalms 50:6; Psalms 58:11; Revelation 18:8
  • 12. 1 Samuel 2:7; S Job 5:11; Psalms 147:6; Ezekiel 21:26; Daniel 2:21
  • 13. Proverbs 23:30
  • 14. Job 21:20; Isaiah 51:17; Jeremiah 25:15; Zechariah 12:2
  • 15. Psalms 40:10
  • 16. Psalms 108:1
  • 17. S Genesis 24:12; Psalms 76:6

Footnotes 3

  • [a]. In Hebrew texts 75:1-10 is numbered 75:2-11.
  • [b]. The Hebrew has "Selah" (a word of uncertain meaning) here.
  • [c]. "Horns" here symbolize strength; also in verses 5 and 10.
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