The undaunted one. Such is the spirit of this psalm; fearlessness characterizes it throughout, and concerning this spirit it teaches much. I. ON WHAT SUCH SPIRIT RESTS . 1 . On the conviction that God is near at hand for our help. "For that thy Name is near," etc. ( Psalms 75:1 ). 2 . On the evidence for this conviction which God's "wondrous works" supplies: works in nature, providence, grace. II. THE FRUITS SUCH SPIRIT BEANS . 1 . ... read more
The righteous judgment of God. This psalm celebrates in prophetic strain the righteous judgment of God. The voice of God himself declares from heaven his righteousness; that he is not, as human impertinence has been wont to think, regardless of wrong and suffering, but only waits for the moment which to his infinite wisdom seems best. I. GOD 'S RIGHTEOUS GOVERNMENT OF THE WORLD . 1 . God ' s wonderful work in history attests it. ( Psalms 75:1 .) "What nation is... read more
Unto thee, O God, do we give thanks - We, the people; language which would be appropriate to public thanksgiving - showing that the psalm was designed for public use. The reasons for this public thanksgiving are stated in the subsequent part of the psalm.Do we give thanks - The repetition is emphatic. The idea is, that the occasion was one for special thanksgiving.For that thy name is near - literally, “and near is thy name.” The word name is often used to designate the person himself; and the... read more
Psalms 75:1. Unto thee, O God, do we give thanks I, in my own, and in thy people’s name; for that thy name Thy self, or thy power; is near That is, is present with us, and most ready to help us when we cry unto thee; thou art not departed from us; thou dost not now stand afar off, as once thou didst, Psalms 10:1, as thy wondrous works declare Wrought for the good of thy people. “Upon whatever occasion,” says Dr. Horne, “these words were originally endited, the Christian Church now... read more
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
Title. Psalm. Hebrew. mizmor. See App-65 . Song. Hebrew shir. See App-65 . of Asaph. The fourth of the twelve Asaph Psalms. See App-63 . In this Psalm the enemies of the Sanctuary are warned, and God's People are encouraged. God. Hebrew. Elohim. App-4 . Thy name. See note on Psalms 20:1 . It denotes God's saving presence. Septuagint, Syr, and Vulg, read "and we shall call on Thy name". Thy wondrous works declare = Men tell of Thy wondrous works. read more
PSALM 75GOD ABASES THE PROUD; BUT HE EXALTS THE RIGHTEOUSLeupold observed that, "It is particularly meaningful that this Psalm follows Psalms 74."[1] It will be remembered that in Psalms 74, the psalmist was demanding action on God's part "at once," "immediately." Such words, of course, were not used; but the thought of urgency is in every line of that Psalm. "Remember this (Psalms 75:18)," "forget not (Psalms 75:19)," "have respect (Psalms 75:20)," "arise, O God (Psalms 75:22)," "plead thine... read more
Psalms 75:0. The prophet praiseth God: he promiseth to judge uprightly: he rebuketh the proud by the consideration of God's providence: he praiseth God, and promiseth to execute justice. To the chief musician, Al-taschith, A Psalm or Song of Asaph. Title שׁיר ףּלאס מזמור תשׁחת אל למנצח lamnatseach al tashchith mizmor leasaph shiir.— This psalm is thought, by Bishop Patrick and others, to have been composed on account of the great deliverance of Jerusalem from the numerous and formidable army of... read more
1. God's name or perfections are set forth by His wondrous works. read more
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The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 75:1-10
The phrase, "Al-taschith," in the "title," is probably a musical term. It occurs also in the titles of Psalms 57:1-11 ; Psalms 58:1-11 ; Psalms 59:1-17 . read more