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Psalms 75:1
1We praise you, God, we praise you, for your Name is near; people tell of your wonderful deeds.
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.
- 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.
- New Living Translation (NLT)We thank you, O God! We give thanks because you are near. People everywhere tell of your wonderful deeds.
Context of Psalms 75:1
We praise you, God, we praise you, for your Name is near; people tell of your wonderful deeds. 2You say, “I choose the appointed time; it is I who judge with equity. 3When the earth and all its people quake, it is I who hold its pillars firm.
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 mercy on me, my God, have mercy on me, for in you I take refuge. I will take refuge in the shadow of your wings until the disaster has passed.
- Psalms 58:1Do you rulers indeed speak justly? Do you judge people with equity?
- 2 Kings 19:1When King Hezekiah heard this, he tore his clothes and put on sackcloth and went into the temple of the Lord.
- Psalms 76:1God is renowned in Judah; in Israel his name is great.
- Psalms 138:2I will bow down toward your holy temple and will praise your name for your unfailing love and your faithfulness, for you have so exalted your solemn decree that it surpasses your fame.
- Exodus 23:21Pay attention to him and listen to what he says. Do not rebel against him; he will not forgive your rebellion, since my Name is in him.
- Exodus 34:6And he passed in front of Moses, proclaiming, “The Lord, the Lord, the compassionate and gracious God, slow to anger, abounding in love and faithfulness,
- Jeremiah 10:6No one is like you, Lord; you are great, and your name is mighty in power.
- Deuteronomy 4:7What other nation is so great as to have their gods near them the way the Lord our God is near 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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