Psalm 75
Psalm 75 Meaning
Psalm 75 gives thanks that God's name is near, and it warns the proud not to lift up their horn or speak with insolent necks. It is God who executes judgment.
He holds a cup in His hand and puts down one and lifts up another, so the righteous can rest in His justice.
Key verses from Psalm 75
“Unto thee, O God, do we give thanks, unto thee do we give thanks: for that thy name is near thy wondrous works declare.”
Psalm 75:1
“For promotion cometh neither from the east, nor from the west, nor from the south.”
Psalm 75:6
“But God is the judge: he putteth down one, and setteth up another.”
Psalm 75:7
How Psalm 75 points to Jesus
Jesus is the one to whom all judgment is given, who humbles the proud and lifts up the lowly. The cup of judgment this psalm names, He drank for us.