Psalms 75:1

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.

Psalms 75:1 in Other Translations

KJV
1 Unto thee, O God, do we give thanks, unto thee do we give thanks: for that thy name is near thy wondrous works declare.
ESV
1 We give thanks to you, O God; we give thanks, for your name is near. We recount your wondrous deeds.
NLT
1 We thank you, O God! We give thanks because you are near. People everywhere tell of your wonderful deeds.
MSG
1 We thank you, God, we thank you - your Name is our favorite word; your mighty works are all we talk about.
CSB
1 We give thanks to You, God; we give thanks to You, for Your name is near. People tell about Your wonderful works.

Psalms 75:1 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. 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

Footnotes 1

  • [a]. In Hebrew texts 75:1-10 is numbered 75:2-11.
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