Psalm 75:4

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 75:4

I said unto the fools ,.... To the vain gloriosos, proud boasters, mockers, and scoffers at the day of judgment, and burning of the world: deal not foolishly ; by glorying in themselves, boasting of their riches, and trusting in them; singing a requiem to themselves on account of their abundance, and by putting away the evil day far from them: and to the wicked, lift not up the horn ; of power, grandeur, and wealth, and use it to the injury of others; or be so elated with it as to... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 75:4

I said unto the fools - I have given the idolatrous Chaldeans sufficient warning to abandon their idols, and worship the true God; but they would not. I have also charged the wicked, to whom for a season I have delivered you because of your transgressions, not to lift up their horn - not to use their power to oppress and destroy. They have, notwithstanding, abused their power in the persecutions with which they have afflicted you. For all these things they shall shortly be brought to an... read more

John Calvin

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 75:4

Verse 4 4.I said to the fools, Act not foolishly. (255) After he has set the office of God full in his own view and in the view of the faithful, he now triumphs over all the ungodly, whom he impeaches of madness and blind rage, the effect of their despising God, which leads them to indulge to excess in pride and self-gloriation. This holy boasting to which he gives utterance depends upon the judgment, which in the name of God he denounced to be at hand; for when the people of God expect that he... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

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

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 75:1-10

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

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 75:1-10

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

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 75:4

I said. It is doubtful who is the speaker. Professor Cheyne regards the entire passage from the beginning of Psalms 75:2 to the end of Psalms 75:5 as spoken by the Almighty; but most commentators assign Psalms 75:4 and Psalms 75:5 to the psalmist or the people of Israel. Unto the fools ; i.e. to the enemy which was attacking Israel; literally, to the boasters, or to the arrogant ones (see Revised Version). Deal not foolishly; rather, deal not so arrogantly. Do not set... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 75:4

The self-lifted horn. Perhaps the most suggestive explanation of this figure is that given by Mr. Munro, in his 'Summer Rambles in Syria.' He is writing concerning the females in a Maronite village of Mount Lebanon. "The most remarkable peculiarities of their dress are the immense silver earrings hanging forward upon the neck, and the tantoura, or 'horn,' which supports the veil. This latter ornament varies in form, material, and position, according to the dignity, taste, and... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Psalms 75:4

I said unto the fools - To the wicked people in rebellion. Folly and wickedness in the Bible are synonymous terms, as they are identical in fact. See the notes at Psalms 14:1.Deal not foolishly - Act not foolishly; carry not out your wicked plans. Do not pursue your schemes of wickedness and folly, for they cannot be successful, and they will only tend to involve you in ruin.And to the wicked - The wicked people engaged in rebellion - either against a lawful human government, or against... read more

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