Preacher's Complete Homiletical Commentary - Psalms 75:1-10
INTRODUCTIONSuperscription.—“To the chief Musician, Altaschith:” see introduction to Psalms 57:0. “A Pslam—a song of Asaph:” see introduction to Psalms 74:0.“There are,” says Perowne, “no clearly marked historical allusions in the Psalm. It seems, however, not improbable, as has been conjectured by many commentators, that it may refer to the time of the Assyrian invasion, either as celebrating, or immediately anticipating the defeat of Sennacherib. Like Psalms 46:0, it bears some resemblance to... read more
Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible - Psalms 75:10
The horns of the wicked; their honour and power, which they made an instrument of mischief to oppress good men. A metaphor from horned and mischievous beasts. I will cut off, when I shall be advanced to the throne, and have power and authority to do what now I can only desire and pray for. The horns of the righteous shall be exalted; good men shall be encouraged and promoted, and intrusted with the management of all public affairs, which will be a great blessing to all my people. read more