Psalm 75:7

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

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Psalms 75:7

But God is the Judge ,.... Or "because God is the Judge" F21 כי "quoniam", V. L. Pagninus, Montanus, Musculus; "siquidem", Tigurine version; "quia", Gejerus; so some in Michaelis. ; and so this is another reason why fools should not deal foolishly, nor wicked men lift up the horn, and speak with a stiff neck, because there is a Judge to whom they are accountable for their words and actions; and this Judge is God omniscient, knows all persons and things, searches the heart and tries... 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 75:6-7

Divine promotions through Divine providences. There seems to be a recalling of the sentiments expressed in Hannah's song (see 1 Samuel 2:6-8 ). Keeping to the relations of the psalm with Hezekiah's trouble, we may understand him as expressing his confidence that the national deliverance would not come by securing any national alliances, either with Egypt, the power of the south, or with the kingdoms of the mountain districts round Palestine. Hezekiah's assurance was that Divine ... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 75:7

But God is the Judge (comp. Psalms 50:6 ; Psalms 82:1 ; Psalms 94:2 ; and, especially, the original of all the later passages, Genesis 18:25 ). He putteth down one, and setteth up (or, exalteth ) another . True equally of nations and of individuals. read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Psalms 75:7

But God is the judge - All depends on him, not on the natural advantages of a country; not on human strength, human skill, or human prowess. Whatever may be the natural resources of a country; whatever may be the enterprise, the numbers, or the valor of its inhabitants; whatever alliances of peace or war they may form with other nations, yet success depends on God. He presides over all; he can give success when it is least expected; and he also can humble people when they have made the most... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Psalms 75:6-7

Psalms 75:6-7. For promotion cometh not, &c. Though you envy and oppose my advancement, because I was but a poor shepherd, and of a mean family; yet you ought to know and consider what is notorious and visible in the world, that the dignities and sceptres of the earth are not always conferred according to human expectations and probabilities, but by God’s sovereign will and providence, as it follows. But God is judge Namely, the righteous Judge, and supreme Lord and Governor of all... read more

Donald C. Fleming

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Psalms 75:1-10

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

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