Psalm 75:1

Translations

Modern

For the choirmaster: To the tune of “Do Not Destroy.” A Psalm of Asaph. A song. We give thanks to You, O God; we give thanks, for Your Name is near. The people declare Your wondrous works.

Traditional

To the chief Musician, Al–taschith, 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.

Literal

For the one directing: To “Do not Destroy.” A Psalm of Asaph. A Song. We give thanks to You, O God; we give thanks—for Your name is near—recounting Your wonders.

Latin

In finem, ne corrumpas. Psalmus cantici Asaph. Confitebimur tibi, Deus, confitebimur, et invocabimus nomen tuum; narrabimus mirabilia tua.

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Hebrew

English

For the choirmaster: To the tune of “Do Not Destroy.” A Psalm of Asaph. A song. We give thanks to You, O God; we give thanks, for Your Name is near. The people declare Your wondrous works.

Notes

Psalms 75:1–10

This hymn of thanksgiving includes two direct messages from God that assure us of his justice (Psalm 75:2–3, 10). The Lord warns arrogant people who defy him, promising to humble them by force (Psalm 75:4–8). Together, the community and the psalmist give thanks for God's character (Psalm 75:1, 9).

Psalms 73:1–75:10

The seeming success of the wicked (Psalm 73) and God's apparent rejection of his people (Psalm 74) raise questions about his justice. God rules the entire world and decides when to judge (Psalm 75).

Related verses

Psalm 145:18
The LORD is near to all who call on Him, to all who call out to Him in truth.
Jeremiah 10:6
There is none like You, O LORD. You are great, and Your name is mighty in power.
Psalm 138:2
I bow down toward Your holy temple and give thanks to Your name for Your loving devotion and Your faithfulness; You have exalted Your name and Your word above all else.
Deuteronomy 4:7
For what nation is great enough to have a god as near to them as the LORD our God is to us whenever we call on Him?
Exodus 34:6–7
Then the LORD passed in front of Moses and called out: “The LORD, the LORD God, is compassionate and gracious, slow to anger, abounding in loving devotion and faithfulness,
Exodus 23:21
Pay attention to him and listen to his voice; do not defy him, for he will not forgive rebellion, since My Name is in him.
Psalm 76:1
For the choirmaster. With stringed instruments. A Psalm of Asaph. A song. God is known in Judah; His name is great in Israel.
Psalm 57:1
For the choirmaster. To the tune of “Do Not Destroy.” A Miktam of David, when he fled from Saul into the cave. Have mercy on me, O God, have mercy, for in You my soul takes refuge. In the shadow of Your wings I will take shelter until the danger has passed.
Psalm 44:1
For the choirmaster. A Maskil of the sons of Korah. We have heard with our ears, O God; our fathers have told us the work You did in their days, in the days of old.
Deuteronomy 4:33–34
Has a people ever heard the voice of God speaking out of the fire, as you have, and lived?
Psalm 58:1
For the choirmaster. To the tune of “Do Not Destroy.” A Miktam of David. Do you indeed speak justly, O rulers? Do you judge uprightly, O sons of men?

Parallels

Romans 2:1–16

People

Al-taschith: Musical or literary term in Psalms, meaning "Do Not Destroy" Asaph: Levite musician, psalmist, and ancestor of temple singers

Glossary

Al-Taschith Asaph Music Psalms, Book of

Topics

God: Works of Music: Al-Taschith: It Appears in the Titles of Praise for God's Goodness to Individuals Praise: Unclassified Scriptures Relating To Psalms: Didactic Psalms: Thanksgiving for God's Mercies to Individuals Thankfulness: should be offered for the Nearness of God's Presence Thanksgiving: should be offered for the Nearness of God's Presence

Psalm 75:1

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