Translations
Modern
“When I choose a time, I will judge fairly.
Traditional
When I shall receive the congregation I will judge uprightly.
Literal
“When I take the appointed place, I will judge uprightly.
Latin
Cum accepero tempus, ego justitias judicabo.
Original
Hebrew
English
“When I choose a time, I will judge fairly.
Notes
The Lord will bring justice in his own time.
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).