Psalm 75

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.” InterludeISV — 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