New Living Translation
Psalms 75:1
1We thank you, O God! We give thanks because you are near. People everywhere 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.
- 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 thank you, O God! We give thanks because you are near. People everywhere tell of your wonderful deeds. 2God says, “At the time I have planned, I will bring justice against the wicked. 3When the earth quakes and its people live in turmoil, I am the one who keeps its foundations firm. Interlude
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, O God, have mercy! I look to you for protection. I will hide beneath the shadow of your wings until the danger passes by.
- Psalms 58:1Justice—do you rulers know the meaning of the word? Do you judge the people fairly?
- 2 Kings 19:1When King Hezekiah heard their report, he tore his clothes and put on burlap and went into the Temple of the Lord.
- Psalms 76:1God is honored in Judah; his name is great in Israel.
- Psalms 138:2I bow before your holy Temple as I worship. I praise your name for your unfailing love and faithfulness; for your promises are backed by all the honor of your name.
- Exodus 23:21Pay close attention to him, and obey his instructions. Do not rebel against him, for he is my representative, and he will not forgive your rebellion.
- Exodus 34:6The Lord passed in front of Moses, calling out, “Yahweh! The Lord! The God of compassion and mercy! I am slow to anger and filled with unfailing love and faithfulness.
- Jeremiah 10:6Lord, there is no one like you! For you are great, and your name is full of power.
- Deuteronomy 4:7For what great nation has a god as near to them as the Lord our God is near to us whenever we call on 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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