1 We praise you, God! We praise you b75:1 The Heb. lacks you —your presence c75:1 Lit. name draws near— as we declare your wonderful deeds. ISV — Psalm 75:1
2 “At the time that I choose I will judge the righteous. d75:2 Or judge righteously ISV — Psalm 75:2
3 While the earth and all its inhabitants melt away, it is I who keep its pillars firm.” Interlude ISV — Psalm 75:3
4 I will say to the proud, “Don’t brag,” and to the wicked, “Don’t vaunt your strength. e75:4 Lit. Don’t lift up your horn ISV — Psalm 75:4
5 Don’t use your strength to fight heaven f75:5 Lit. Don’t lift your horns to the height or speak from stubborn arrogance.” g5:5 Lit. speak with a stiff neck ISV — Psalm 75:5
6 For exaltation comes not from the east, the west, or the wilderness, ISV — Psalm 75:6
7 since God is the judge. This one he will debase or that one he will exalt. ISV — Psalm 75:7
8 For there is a cup in the hand of the LORD, foaming with well-mixed wine that he will pour out, leaving only the dregs, from which all the wicked of the earth will drink. ISV — Psalm 75:8
9 But as for me, I will declare forever, singing praise to the God of Jacob. ISV — Psalm 75:9
10 I will cut down the strength h75:10 Lit. horn of the wicked, but the strength i75:10 Lit. horn of the righteous will be lifted up. ISV — Psalm 75:10