Psalms 75:1, The prophet praises God; Psalms 75:2, He promises to judge uprightly; Psalms 75:4, He rebukes the proud by consideration of God’s providence; Psalms 75:9, He praises God, and promises to execute justice.
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Psalms 75
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Psalms 75 — OverviewPsalms 75 · Matthew Henry's Commentary on the Whole BibleThough this psalm is attributed to Asaph in the title, yet it does so
exactly agree with David's circumstances, at his coming to the crown
after the death of Saul, that most interpreters apply it to that…Psalms 75 — OverviewPsalms 75 · John Gill's Exposition of the Entire BibleTo the chief Musician, Altaschith, A Psalm [or] Song of Asaph. Of the word "altaschith", See Gill on "Ps 57:1", it signifies "do not destroy", or "do not corrupt"; the Targum renders it,"do not destroy thy people;''so…Psalms 75:1-5Psalms 75:1-5 · Matthew Henry's Commentary on the Whole BibleIn these verses,
I. The psalmist gives to God the praise of his advancement to honour
and power, and the other great things he had done for him and for his
people Israel (v. 1): Unto thee, O God! do we give…Psalms 75:1Psalms 75:1 · The Pulpit CommentaryUnto thee, O God, do we give thanks, unto thee do we give thanks; for that thy Name is near thy wondrous works declare; literally, and thy Name is near (i.e. thy providence and care are close to us); this do thy…Psalms 75:1Psalms 75:1 · The Pulpit CommentaryThe essence, certainty, and preciousness of Divine revelation.
"Thy Name is nigh." This rendering is given in the margin of the Revised Version, and another in the text. The difference arises from the exceeding brevity…Psalms 75:1Psalms 75:1 · The Pulpit CommentaryThe uplifting God.
Such is the theme of this psalm. This we gather from the frequent repetition of the word "uplift." Like the repeated clear strokes of a boll, it reverberates through the psalm. In Psalms 75:4 the…