Psalm 75:1 NIV

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

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Psalms 75:1

Unto thee, O God, do we give thanks ,.... Either David and his men, when he was delivered from Saul, and raised to the kingdom, or the Jews upon their return from the Babylonish captivity; or rather the churches of Christ under the Gospel dispensation, for the coming of Christ and the blessings of grace through him, and in the view of the sure and certain destruction of antichrist and all the wicked of the earth; yea, Christ himself may be considered as at the head of his people, joining... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 75:1

Unto thee, O God, do we give thanks - Thou canst not forget thy people. The numerous manifestations of thy providence and mercy show that thou art not far off, but near: this Thy wondrous works declare - These words would make a proper conclusion to the preceding Psalm, which seems to end very abruptly. The second verse is the commencement of the Divine answer to the prayer of Asaph. read more

John Calvin

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 75:1

Verse 1 1.We will praise thee, O God! With respect to the inscription of this psalm, I have sufficiently spoken when explaining the 57th psalm. As to the author of it, this is a point, in the determination of which, I am not inclined to give myself much trouble. Whoever he was, whether David or some other prophet, he breaks forth at the very commencement into the language of joy and thanksgiving: We will praise thee, O God! we will praise thee. The repetition serves the more forcibly to express... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 75:1

Unto 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 wondrous works declare. The "wondrous works" are those of times past (comp. Psalms 74:12-15 ), whereof the psalmist anticipates a continuance or repetition. read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 75:1

The 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 of the Hebrew making the sense doubtful. But the sense given in our Authorized Version is supported by weighty authorities; and has the advantage of being at once full of meaning and full of grandeur. We may regard it as bringing before us the essence, the certainty, and the... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 75:1

The 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 wicked are bidden "lift not up the horn," as doth the fierce bull that, in the pride of his might, tosses his horns defiantly against all comers. Let them not boast themselves in their fancied strength. And Psalms 75:5 repeats this warning, and Psalms 75:6 tells them that... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 75:1

A pious rulers purposes and confidences. The division of the Book of Psalms into five books, and the clear recognition of the historical relations of many of the psalms, have given fresh interest to the study of this book of the Bible. It was usual to seek only for historical associations of the Psalms in the life of David. We now know that many of the later psalms stand related to the succeeding reigns, to the time of the Captivity, and to the renewed national life, on the return from... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 75:1

The Divine Name and Names. "For that thy Name is near, thy wondrous works declare." Every god worshipped by a people has his own distinctive name among the people. But this is peculiarly true of the nation of Israel. The Divine Name, Jehovah, was given as the seal of the special covenant made with the nation. So the name Jehovah stands ever for God, God's presence, God's relations. But we can never be wholly satisfied with any one name for God. Besides it, we must have names of our own... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 75:1

Reasonings from the Divine activity. "Thy wondrous works declare." The thought of the restless activity of God is made by the psalmists, frequently, their ground of confidence. "He that keepeth thee will not slumber; behold, he that keepeth Israel shall neither slumber nor sleep;" "Remember his marvellous works that he hath done; his wonders and the judgments of his mouth." As first introduced to us in the Word, God comes forth into activity as the Creator of the earth; busy for six... read more

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Psalms 75:1-5

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Psalms 75:1

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 75:1

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 75:1

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 75:1

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 75:1

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 75:1

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 75:1

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 75:1

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 75:1

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