Psalm 75

God Will Judge with Equity

To the choirmaster: according to Do Not Destroy. A Psalm of Asaph. A Song.

1  We give thanks to you, O God;
we give thanks, for your name is near.
Wet recount your wondrous deeds.

2  "At the set time that I appoint
I will judge with equity.
3  When the earth totters, and all its inhabitants,
it is I who keep steady its pillars. Selah
4  I say to the boastful, 'Do not boast,'
and to the wicked, 'Do not lift up your horn;
5  do not lift up your horn on high,
or speak with haughty neck.'"

6  For not from the east or from the west
and not from the wilderness comes lifting up,
7  but it is God who executes judgment,
putting down one and lifting up another.
8  For in the hand of the Lord there is a cup
with foaming wine, well mixed,
and he pours out from it,
and all the wicked of the earth
shall drain it down to the dregs.

9  But I will declare it forever;
I will sing praises to the God of Jacob.
10  All the horns of the wicked I will cut off,
but the horns of the righteous shall be lifted up.

Psalms 75

Praise God for all he has done

1 Our God, we thank you
for being so near to us!
Everyone celebrates
your wonderful deeds.

2 You have set a time
to judge with fairness.

3 The earth trembles,
and its people shake;
you alone keep
its foundations firm.

4 You tell every boaster,
“Stop boasting!”
And to the wicked you say,
“Don't boast of your power!

5 Stop boasting! Stop telling me
how great you are.”

6 Our Lord and our God,
victory doesn't come
from the east or the west
or from the desert.

7 You are the one who judges.
You can take away power
and give it to others.

8 You hold in your hand
a cup filled with wine,t
strong and foaming.
You will pour out some
for every sinful person
on this earth,
and they will have to drink
until it is gone.

9 But I will always tell about
you, the God of Jacob,
and I will sing your praise.

10 Our Lord, you will destroy
the power of evil people,
but you will give strength
to those who are good.