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Psalms 75

KJ3 Literal Translation — Chapter 75 of 150

1 To the chief musician. Do not destroy. A Psalm of Asaph. A Song. We have given thanks to You, O God; we have given thanks; for Your name is near; Your wonderful works have been recounted.

2 When I take the appointed time, I shall judge in uprightness.

3 The earth and all those living in it are melting away; I set firm its pillars. Selah.

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Chapter Summary

The prophet praises Jehovah. He promises to judge uprightly. To the chief musician. Do not destroy. A Psalm of Asaph. A Song.

Key Hebrew Words

שָׁפַט judge H8199 · TWOT 2443
קֶ֫רֶן horn (of pride) H7161 · TWOT 2072a
כּוֹס cup (of wrath) H3563 · TWOT 965
רָשָׁע wicked one H7563 · TWOT 2222b
מֵישָׁר uprightness H4339 · TWOT 930e
רָמַם lift up, exalt H7311 · TWOT 2175

People & Context

Asaph

Levite chief musician named in the heading as author of this psalm of judgment

Jacob

the patriarch invoked as covenant name of God — the psalmist sings praise to the God of Jacob (v9)

Timeline

The Cup of Wrath

Jehovah pours out a fully mixed cup of foaming wine, forcing all the wicked ones of the earth to drain its dregs.

Psalms 75:8

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