What does Psalm 75:10 mean?
ESV: All the horns of the wicked I will cut off, but the horns of the righteous shall be lifted up.
NIV: who says, "I will cut off the horns of all the wicked, but the horns of the righteous will be lifted up."
NASB: And He will cut off all the horns of the wicked, But the horns of the righteous will be lifted up.
CSB: "I will cut off all the horns of the wicked, but the horns of the righteous will be lifted up."
NLT: For God says, 'I will break the strength of the wicked, but I will increase the power of the godly.'
KJV: All the horns of the wicked also will I cut off; but the horns of the righteous shall be exalted.
NKJV: “All the horns of the wicked I will also cut off, But the horns of the righteous shall be exalted.”
Verse Commentary:
Verse Context:
Psalm 75:9–10 distinguishes those who honor God with praise from those who refuse to submit to His will. The psalmist intends to worship the Lord. Those who defy Him (Psalm 75:4–5) will be harshly punished, but those who respect Him will be rescued. It's likely that the final verse reverts to God's statement, rather than that of the psalmist.
Chapter Summary:
This psalm begins by thanking the Lord for His many incredible actions. It then speaks from the Lord's perspective as He states that judgment will occur only on His timing. This comes with warnings to those tempted to reject God's authority. Those who oppose the Lord will suffer wrath beyond their imagination. In contrast, the psalmist intends to praise the Lord. He expects God's judgment to separate the righteous from the wicked.
Chapter Context:
The prior psalm, also associated with the name Asaph, was an appeal for God to answer an enemy's horrific attack. Now, this psalmist acknowledges that God has His own timing for judgment. This follows a pattern seen in songs connected Asaph: recognition of a problem (Psalm 73:2–3; 74:1–3) followed by reassurance that God is ultimately in control (Psalm 73:15–18; 74:12–13). What is probably the tune of this song, "Do Not Destroy," is also mentioned in psalms 57—59.
Book Summary:
The book of Psalms is composed of individual songs, hymns, or poems, each of which is a ''Psalm'' in and of itself. These works contain a wide variety of themes. Some Psalms focus on praising and worshipping God. Others cry out in anguish over the pain of life. Still other Psalms look forward to the coming of the Messiah. While some Psalms are related, each has its own historical and biblical context.
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