In contrast with the plaintive strains of Psalms 74 this is a Ps. of thanksgiving for some national deliverance (Psalms 75:1). It celebrates God as the Judge of all the earth, who interposes in His own time amid the confusions of men (Psalms 75:2). His enemies are warned against pride (Psalms 75:4)... [ Continue Reading ]
God speaks. RECEIVE THE CONGREGATION] RV 'find the set time' for judgment.... [ Continue Reading ]
BEAR UP] RV 'have set up.' God's moral order stands sure even when it seems that' the world is out of joint': cp. 1 Samuel 2:4. SELAH] see on Psalms 3:4;... [ Continue Reading ]
FOOLS] RV 'arrogant': cp. 1 Samuel 2:4. 4, 5. 'Lifting up the horn' and having 'a stiff neck' are figures for self-exaltation and obstinacy.... [ Continue Reading ]
READ, 'For neither from.. cometh judgment.' Foreign invasions of Israel generally came from the N., and deliverance might naturally be looked for from some of the other quarters mentioned.... [ Continue Reading ]
SETTETH UP] RV 'lifteth up': cp. 1 Samuel 2:6; 1 Samuel 2:7.... [ Continue Reading ]
A CUP] The same figure for God's punishment is found in Isaiah 51:17; Jeremiah 25:15; Jeremiah 48:26; Jeremiah 49:12.... [ Continue Reading ]