Tyndale Open Study NotesPsalms 76

This psalm appears to celebrate a victory. The victory might have been recent, such as over the Assyrians (see note on 76:1; see also Isaiah 37). Or, it might be remembering God's great acts of rescue in the past.

God's victory over Zion's enemies hints at his future victory over all his enemies worldwide.

A song: The Greek version reads for the Assyrian.

God brings an end to the attacks of his enemies (see Psalm 46:9).

The psalmist praises God for his achievement and for his glorious majesty.

The victorious king’s splendor, glory, and majesty are greater than anything in the created order (Psalm 8:1; 29:4; 111:3).

The needy await their victorious God, while the wicked stand in fear of him.

feared: The Hebrew word nora’ sounds like the Hebrew word na’or, translated "resplendent," in Psalm 76:4.