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Bibliographical InformationJamieson, Robert, D.D.; Fausset, A. R.; Brown, David. "Commentary on Psalms 75". "Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible". https://www.studylight.org/
commentaries/eng/jfb/psalms-75.html. 1871-8.
Introduction
PSALM 75
:-. Al-taschith—(See on :-, title). In impending danger, the Psalmist, anticipating relief in view of God's righteous government, takes courage and renders praise.
Verse 1
1. God's name or perfections are set forth by His wondrous works.
Verse 2
2, 3. These verses express the purpose of God to administer a just government, and in a time of anarchy that He sustains the nation. Some apply the words to the Psalmist.
receive the congregation—literally, "take a set time" (Psalms 102:13; Hosea 2:3), or an assembly at a set time—that is, for judging.
Verse 3
3. pillars of it— ( :-).
Verse 4
4-8. Here the writer speaks in view of God's declaration, warning the wicked.
Lift . . . up the horn—to exalt power, here, of the wicked himself—that is, to be arrogant or self-elated.
Verse 5
5. speak . . . neck—insolently.
Verse 6
6. promotion—literally, "a lifting up." God is the only right judge of merit.
Verse 7
4-8. Here the writer speaks in view of God's declaration, warning the wicked.
Lift . . . up the horn—to exalt power, here, of the wicked himself—that is, to be arrogant or self-elated.
Verse 8
8. in the hand . . . a cup . . . red—God's wrath often thus represented (compare Isaiah 51:17; Jeremiah 25:15 Jer 25:15).
but the dregs—literally, "surely the dregs, they shall drain it."
Verse 9
9, 10. Contrasted is the lot of the pious who will praise God, and, acting under His direction, will destroy the power of the wicked, and exalt that of the righteous.