Psalms 75:3

3 When the earth and all its people quake, it is I who hold its pillars firm.[a]

Psalms 75:3 in Other Translations

KJV
3 The earth and all the inhabitants thereof are dissolved: I bear up the pillars of it. Selah.
ESV
3 When the earth totters, and all its inhabitants, it is I who keep steady its pillars. Selah
NLT
3 When the earth quakes and its people live in turmoil, I am the one who keeps its foundations firm. Interlude
MSG
3 When the earth goes topsy-turvy And nobody knows which end is up, I nail it all down, I put everything in place again.
CSB
3 When the earth and all its inhabitants shake, I am the One who steadies its pillars. Selah

Psalms 75:3 In-Context

1 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.
4 To the arrogant I say, ‘Boast no more,’ and to the wicked, ‘Do not lift up your horns.
5 Do not lift your horns against heaven; do not speak so defiantly.’ ”

Cross References 2

  • 1. Isaiah 24:19
  • 2. 1 Samuel 2:8; S 2 Samuel 22:8

Footnotes 1

  • [a]. The Hebrew has "Selah" (a word of uncertain meaning) here.
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