psalm-75:6-7

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 75:7

But God is the Judge (comp. Psalms 50:6 ; Psalms 82:1 ; Psalms 94:2 ; and, especially, the original of all the later passages, Genesis 18:25 ). He putteth down one, and setteth up (or, exalteth ) another . True equally of nations and of individuals. read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Psalms 75:6

For promotion - The word used here in the original, and rendered “promotion” - הרים hariym - is susceptible of two quite different significations. According to one - that which is adopted by our translators - it is the infinitive (Hiphil) of רום rûm, “to raise” - the word used in Psalms 75:5-6, and there rendered “lift up.” Thus it would mean, that to “lift up” is not the work of people, or is not originated by the earth - does not originate from any part of it, east, west, or south, but must... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Psalms 75:7

But God is the judge - All depends on him, not on the natural advantages of a country; not on human strength, human skill, or human prowess. Whatever may be the natural resources of a country; whatever may be the enterprise, the numbers, or the valor of its inhabitants; whatever alliances of peace or war they may form with other nations, yet success depends on God. He presides over all; he can give success when it is least expected; and he also can humble people when they have made the most... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Psalms 75:6-7

Psalms 75:6-7. For promotion cometh not, &c. Though you envy and oppose my advancement, because I was but a poor shepherd, and of a mean family; yet you ought to know and consider what is notorious and visible in the world, that the dignities and sceptres of the earth are not always conferred according to human expectations and probabilities, but by God’s sovereign will and providence, as it follows. But God is judge Namely, the righteous Judge, and supreme Lord and Governor of all... read more

Donald C. Fleming

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Psalms 75:1-10

Psalms 75-76 Exalting God, not selfIn a psalm designed for use in public worship, the congregation begins by thanking God for all his mighty deeds (75:1). A singer representing God replies that even when conditions in the world look hopeless, God is still in control. He will intervene when he sees fit (2-3). Therefore, the wicked should not be proud or stubborn like an ox that struggles against its master (4-5). The only exaltation that matters is that which comes from God. The opinions of... read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Psalms 75:6

south. Therefore it comes from the north. The immediate place of God's throne, to which Satan aspires. Compare Isaiah 14:12-14 . See Job 26:7 . This is where promotion comes from. read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Psalms 75:7

But = No. read more

James Burton Coffman

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - Psalms 75:7

"But God is the judge:He putteth down one, and lifteth up another.For in the hand of Jehovah there is a cup, and the wine foameth;It is full of mixture, and he poureth out of the same:Surely the dregs thereof, all the wicked of the earth shall drain them, and drink them.But I will declare forever,I will sing praises to the God of Jacob."God's being mentioned in the third person here indicates that these words are those of the psalmist."There is a cup ... all the wicked shall drink" (Psalms... read more

Thomas Coke

Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - Psalms 75:6

Psalms 75:6. For promotion, &c.— For exaltation is not from the east nor west, nor from the wilderness; Psa 75:7 but God is judge: he humbleth one, and exalteth another. Mudge. Dr. Delaney thinks, that this refers to the situation of the tabernacle in the marches of the Israelites; when three of the tribes were to the east of it, three to the west, three to the north, and three to the south. And he apprehends that the prophet's design is, to inform them, that their exaltation proceeded... read more

Robert Jamieson; A. R. Fausset; David Brown

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Psalms 75:6

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