Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Psalms 75:6-10
In these verses we have two great doctrines laid down and two good inferences drawn from them, for the confirmation of what he had before said. I. Here are two great truths laid down concerning God's government of the world, which we ought to mix faith with, both pertinent to the occasion:? 1. That from God alone kings receive their power (Ps. 75:6, 7), and therefore to God alone David would give the praise of his advancement; having his power from God he would use it for him, and therefore... read more
Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Psalms 75:1-5
In 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 (Ps. 75:1): Unto thee, O God! do we give thanks for all the favours thou hast bestowed upon us; and again, unto thee do we give thanks; for our thanksgivings must be often repeated. Did not we often pray for mercy when we were in pursuit of it; and shall we think it will suffice once or twice to give thanks when we have... read more