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Psalms, 75

1. [For the choirmaster Tune: 'Do not destroy' Psalm Of Asaph Song] We give thanks to you, God, we give thanks to you, as we call upon your name, as we recount your wonders.

1. <To the chief Musician, Altaschith, A Psalm [or] Song of Asaph.> Unto thee, O God, do we give thanks, [unto thee] do we give thanks: for [that] thy name is near thy wondrous works declare.

2. 'At the appointed time I myself shall dispense justice.

2. When I shall receive the congregation I will judge uprightly.

3. The earth quakes and all its inhabitants; it is I who hold its pillars firm.Pause

3. The earth and all the inhabitants thereof are dissolved: I bear up the pillars of it. Selah.

4. 'I said to the boastful, "Do not boast!" to the wicked, "Do not flaunt your strength!

4. I said unto the fools, Deal not foolishly: and to the wicked, Lift not up the horn:

5. Do not flaunt your strength so proudly, do not talk with that arrogant stance." '

5. Lift not up your horn on high: speak [not with] a stiff neck.

6. No longer from east to west, no longer in the mountainous desert,

6. For promotion [cometh] neither from the east, nor from the west, nor from the south.

7. is God judging in uprightness, bringing some down, raising others.

7. But God [is] the judge: he putteth down one, and setteth up another.

8. Yahweh is holding a cup filled with a heady blend of wine; he will pour it, they will drink it to the dregs, all the wicked on earth will drink it.

8. For in the hand of the LORD [there is] a cup, and the wine is red; it is full of mixture; and he poureth out of the same: but the dregs thereof, all the wicked of the earth shall wring [them] out, [and] drink [them].

9. But I shall speak out for ever, shall make music for the God of Jacob.

9. But I will declare for ever; I will sing praises to the God of Jacob.

10. I shall break down all the strength of the wicked, and the strength of the upright will rise high.

10. All the horns of the wicked also will I cut off; [but] the horns of the righteous shall be exalted.



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Przypisy:

75:1 - The psalmist thanks God for His righteousness and power. This gratitude is an acknowledgment of divine sovereignty in history, a central theme in worship (see also Psalm 100:4 and 1 Thessalonians 5:18).

75:2-3 - The declaration that God will judge the nations highlights the certainty of divine judgment and the importance of righteousness. The psalmist's vision reaffirms the belief that God does not ignore injustice (see also Psalm 9:7-8 and Revelation 20:11-12).

75:4-5 - The warning to the arrogant about the need for humility is a reminder of human frailty. This warning applies to all who oppose God's authority and justice (see also Proverbs 16:18 and James 4:6).

75:6-7 - The psalmist affirms that exaltation comes not from the East or the West, but from God. This statement reaffirms God's sovereignty over all nations and powers (see also Daniel 2:21 and Romans 13:1).

75:8-10 - The description of the cup of God's wrath symbolizes judgment against the wicked. The promise that the righteous will rejoice is a hope of vindication and ultimate reward (see also Psalm 16:5-6 and Revelation 21:7).

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Psalm 75, attributed to Asaph, is a hymn of gratitude and warning. How does God exercise His judgment on the earth? This powerful text affirms God's sovereignty as a righteous judge, warning the arrogant and encouraging the righteous. The psalm addresses themes of divine judgment, humility, and the certainty of God's ultimate triumph. Psalm 75 offers a balanced perspective on divine justice. Reflect with us on five biblical passages that amplify the theme of righteous judgment in this instructive psalm.

1 Samuel 2:7-8: "The Lord impoverishes and enriches; it slaughters and exalts. He raises the poor from the dust and lifts up the needy from the dunghill, to make them sit with princes, to make them inherit the throne of glory; for the pillars of the earth are the LORD's, and upon them he hath set the world." - This declaration of God's power to exalt and humble reflects the themes of Psalm 75.

Daniel 2:21: "He changes the times and the seasons; removes kings and establishes kings; he gives wisdom to the wise and knowledge to those who have understanding." - This verse echoes Psalm 75's statement about divine judgment and God's control over human affairs.

Luke 1:52: "He deposed the powerful from their thrones and elevated the humble." - This excerpt from Mary's Magnificat reflects the theme of Psalm 75 about God as the righteous judge who humbles the proud and exalts the humble.

Revelation 14:10: "He will also drink the wine of the wrath of God, prepared without mixture from the cup of his wrath, and will be tormented with fire and brimstone, before the holy angels and in the presence of the Lamb." - This image of divine judgment echoes the cup of judgment metaphor mentioned in Psalm 75.

Proverbs 8:15-16: "By me kings reign, and princes decree justice. By me, the princes, the nobles and all the judges of the earth rule." - This declaration of divine wisdom ruling through earthly leaders reflects Psalm 75's theme of God's sovereignty in human affairs.

FAQ:

What does the psalmist say about God's sovereignty in Psalm 75?

The psalmist affirms that God is the sovereign judge, exalting and humbling whomever He wishes, controlling the fate of the righteous and the wicked. (Psalm 75:6-7)

What does the psalmist say about the wicked?

The psalmist warns the wicked not to exalt themselves, for God's judgment will bring them down, and He will bring justice. (Psalm 75:4-5, 10)

How does the psalmist describe God's judgment?

The psalmist describes God's judgment as inevitable, in which He takes away the cup of wrath and gives it to the wicked, punishing them. (Psalm 75:8)

What does the psalmist say about the exaltation of the righteous?

The psalmist declares that the righteous will be exalted by God, and He Himself will establish justice in the earth. (Psalm 75:7-10)

How does the psalmist end the psalm?

The psalmist closes the psalm with confidence in God's justice, proclaiming that He will bring justice and that the righteous will rejoice. (Psalm 75:9-10)


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