Psalms 75:1-10

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) by the certainty that His cup of punishment is prepared for the wicked (Psalms 75:8). The Ps. ends with an ascription of praise (Psalms 75:9), and a declaration of God's righteous purpose (Psalms 75:10). In Psalms 75:2; Psalms 75:10, God Himself is the speaker. There is nothing to indicate the date or occasion of the Ps., which presents some parallels with the Song of Hannah (1 Samuel 2:1).

Title.—(RV) Al-tashheth] see on Psalms 57.

1b. RV 'for thy name is near: Men tell of thy wondrous works.' God's 'name' means His saving presence (Isaiah 30:27).