Psalms 75

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God Is the Judge

1 Unto thee, O GodGod: אֱלֹהִים (Elohim). The Hebrew Elohim (אֱלֹהִים) is a plural form denoting majesty and fullness of deity. Though grammatically plural, it takes singular verbs when referring to the one true God, suggesting the Trinity's plurality within unity., do we give thanks, unto thee do we give thanks: for that thy name is near thy wondrous works declare. References God: Psalms 44:1, 57:1, 76:1, Deuteronomy 4:7. Parallel theme: Psalms 138:2, 145:18, Exodus 23:21, Jeremiah 10:6 +3

2 When I shall receive the congregation I will judge uprightly. Judgment: Ecclesiastes 3:17, Acts 17:31. Parallel theme: John 7:6, Acts 1:7

3 The earth and all the inhabitants thereof are dissolved: I bear up the pillars of it. Selah. Parallel theme: 1 Samuel 2:8, Isaiah 24:19, Hebrews 1:3

4 I said unto the fools, Deal not foolishly: and to the wicked, Lift not up the horn: Parallel theme: Zechariah 1:21

5 Lift not up your horn on high: speak not with a stiff neck. Parallel theme: Exodus 32:9, Deuteronomy 31:27, 2 Chronicles 30:8, Isaiah 48:4, Ezekiel 2:4, Acts 7:51

6 For promotion cometh neither from the east, nor from the west, nor from the south. Parallel theme: Psalms 3:3

7 But GodGod: אֱלֹהִים (Elohim). The Hebrew Elohim (אֱלֹהִים) is a plural form denoting majesty and fullness of deity. Though grammatically plural, it takes singular verbs when referring to the one true God, suggesting the Trinity's plurality within unity. is the judge: he putteth down one, and setteth up another. Judgment: Psalms 50:6, 58:11. References God: Galatians 1:15. Parallel theme: Psalms 147:6, 1 Samuel 15:23, 15:28, 16:1, 2 Samuel 6:21, Luke 1:52, John 15:16 +5

8 For in the hand of the LORDLord: יְהוָה / אֲדֹנָי (YHWH / Adonai). When 'LORD' appears in small capitals, it represents the Tetragrammaton YHWH (יְהוָה), God's personal covenant name meaning 'I AM.' When 'Lord' appears normally, it's Adonai (אֲדֹנָי), meaning 'my Lord,' emphasizing sovereignty. there is a cup, and the wine is red; it is full of mixture; and he poureth out of the same: but the dregs thereof, all the wicked of the earth shall wring them out, and drink them. References Lord: Isaiah 51:17, 51:22, Jeremiah 25:15, 25:17. Evil: Psalms 11:6. Parallel theme: Psalms 60:3, Job 21:20, Proverbs 23:30, Isaiah 5:22, Revelation 16:19 +5

9 But I will declare for ever; I will sing praises to the God of Jacob.

10 All the horns of the wicked also will I cut off; but the horns of the righteousRighteous: צַדִּיק (Tzaddik). The Hebrew tzaddik (צַדִּיק) describes one who is righteous, just, or lawful—conforming to God's standard. From the root tzedek (צֶדֶק), meaning righteousness or justice. shall be exalted. Evil: Psalms 101:8. Parallel theme: Psalms 89:17, 92:10, 148:14, 1 Samuel 2:1, Jeremiah 48:25, Luke 1:69 +2