God’s Word Translation
Psalms 75:1
1We give thanks to you, O God; we give thanks. You are present, and your miracles confirm that.
Psalms 75:1 in other versions
- King James Version (KJV)Unto thee, O God, do we give thanks, unto thee do we give thanks: for that thy name is near thy wondrous works declare.
- New International Version (NIV)We praise you, God, we praise you, for your Name is near; people tell of your wonderful deeds.
- English Standard Version (ESV)We give thanks to you, O God; we give thanks, for your name is near. We recount your wondrous deeds.
- New King James Version (NKJV)We give thanks to You, O God, we give thanks! For Your wondrous works declare that Your name is near.
Context of Psalms 75:1
We give thanks to you, O God; we give thanks. You are present, and your miracles confirm that. 2When I choose the right time, I will judge fairly. 3When the earth and everyone who lives on it begin to melt, I will make its foundations as solid as rock. Selah
Read all of Psalms 75Psalms 75:1 word by word
ה֘וֹדִ֤ינוּ לְּךָ֨׀ אֱֽלֹהִ֗ים ה֭וֹדִינוּ וְקָר֣וֹב שְׁמֶ֑ךָ סִ֝פְּר֗וּ נִפְלְאוֹתֶֽיךָ׃Read the interlinear
Words taken from the KJV.
Cross-references for Psalms 75:1
- Psalms 57:1Have pity on me, O God. Have pity on me, because my soul takes refuge in you. I will take refuge in the shadow of your wings until destructive storms pass by.
- Psalms 58:1Do you rulers really give fair verdicts? Do you judge Adam’s descendants fairly?
- 2 Kings 19:1When King Hezekiah heard the message, he tore his clothes in grief, covered himself with sackcloth, and went into the Lord’s temple.
- Psalms 76:1God is known in Judah. His name is great in Israel.
- Psalms 138:2I will bow toward your holy temple. I will give thanks to your name because of your mercy and truth. You have made your name and your promise greater than everything.
- Exodus 23:21Pay attention to him, and listen to him. Don’t defy him, because he will not forgive your disobedience. He is acting on my authority.
- Exodus 34:6Then he passed in front of Moses, calling out, “The Lord, the Lord, a compassionate and merciful God, patient, always faithful and ready to forgive.
- Jeremiah 10:6No one is like you, O Lord. You are great. Your name is powerful.
- Deuteronomy 4:7What great nation ever had their gods as near to them as the Lord our God is near to us whenever we pray to him?
Commentaries on Psalms 75:1
- Adam Clarke Bible Commentary · v. 1Unto thee, O God, do we give thanks - Thou canst not forget thy people. The numerous manifestations of thy providence and mercy show that thou art not far off, but near: this Thy wondrous works declare - These words would make a proper conclusion to the preceding Psalm, which seems to end very abruptly. The second verse is the commencement of the Divine answer to the prayer of Asaph.Read the comment
- Barnes’ Notes on the Bible · v. 1Unto thee, O God, do we give thanks - We, the people; language which would be appropriate to public thanksgiving - showing that the psalm was designed for public use. The reasons for this public thanksgiving are stated in the subsequent part of the psalm. Do we give thanks - The repetition is emphatic. The idea is, that the occasion was one for special thanksgiving. For that thy name is near - literally, “and near is thy name.” The word name is often used…Read the comment
- Matthew Henry Concise Commentary · v. 1The psalmist declares his resolution of executing judgment. (1-5) He rebukes the wicked, and concludes with resolutions to praise God. (6-10) Verses 1-5 We often pray for mercy, when in pursuit of it; and shall we only once or twice give thanks, when we obtain it? God shows that he is nigh to us in what we call upon him for. Public trusts are to be managed uprightly. This may well be applied to Christ and his government. Man's sin threatened to destroy…Read the comment
- Tyndale Open Study Notes · v. 1-10This 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).Read the comment
- Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 1-101. God's name or perfections are set forth by His wondrous works.Read the comment
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Commentaries on Psalms 75
- Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
- Barnes’ Notes on the Bible
- Matthew Henry Concise Commentary
- Tyndale Open Study Notes
- Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary
- Rashi on Tanakh
- Calvin’s Commentaries
- Keil & Delitzsch Commentary
- John Wesley’s Notes
- The Treasury of David
- Darby Translation Notes
- Geneva Bible Translation Notes
- Kingcomments
- Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary
- Matthew Henry’s Modern English Commentary
- Seventh-day Adventist Bible Commentary
- EGW Writings
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