Bible Commentaries
Psalms 75

Introduction

PSALM 75

:-. Al-taschith—(See on :-, title). In impending danger, the Psalmist, anticipating relief in view of God's righteous government, takes courage and renders praise.

Verse 1

1. God's name or perfections are set forth by His wondrous works.

Verse 2

2, 3. These verses express the purpose of God to administer a just government, and in a time of anarchy that He sustains the nation. Some apply the words to the Psalmist.

receive the congregation—literally, "take a set time" (Psalms 102:13; Hosea 2:3), or an assembly at a set time—that is, for judging.

Verse 3

3. pillars of it— ( :-).

Verse 4

4-8. Here the writer speaks in view of God's declaration, warning the wicked.

Lift . . . up the horn—to exalt power, here, of the wicked himself—that is, to be arrogant or self-elated.

Verse 5

5. speak . . . neck—insolently.

Verse 6

6. promotion—literally, "a lifting up." God is the only right judge of merit.

Verse 7

4-8. Here the writer speaks in view of God's declaration, warning the wicked.

Lift . . . up the horn—to exalt power, here, of the wicked himself—that is, to be arrogant or self-elated.

Verse 8

8. in the hand . . . a cup . . . red—God's wrath often thus represented (compare Isaiah 51:17; Jeremiah 25:15 Jer 25:15).

but the dregs—literally, "surely the dregs, they shall drain it."

Verse 9

9, 10. Contrasted is the lot of the pious who will praise God, and, acting under His direction, will destroy the power of the wicked, and exalt that of the righteous.