Psalms 75:1
Psalms 75:1 in Multiple Translations
We give thanks to You, O God; we give thanks, for Your Name is near. The people declare Your wondrous works.
Unto thee, O God, do we give thanks, unto thee do we give thanks: for that thy name is near thy wondrous works declare.
We give thanks unto thee, O God; We give thanks, for thy name is near: Men tell of thy wondrous works.
To you, O God, we give praise, to you we give praise: and those who give honour to your name make clear your works of power.
We thank you, God, we thank you because you are close beside us. People tell about the wonderful things you have done.
To him that excelleth. Destroy not. A Psalme or song committed toAsaph. We will prayse thee, O God, we will prayse thee, for thy Name is neere: therefore they will declare thy wonderous workes.
To the Overseer. — 'Destroy not.' — A Psalm of Asaph. — A Song. We have given thanks to Thee, O God, We have given thanks, and near [is] Thy name, They have recounted Thy wonders.
We give thanks to you, God. We give thanks, for your Name is near. Men tell about your wondrous works.
To the chief Musician, Al-taschith, A Psalm or Song of Asaph. To thee, O God, do we give thanks, to thee do we give thanks: for that thy name is near, thy wondrous works declare.
Unto the end, in praises, a psalm for Asaph: a canticle to the Assyrians.
We give thanks to you; our God, we thank you. You are close to us, and we proclaim to others the wonderful things that you have done for us.
Berean Amplified Bible — Psalms 75:1
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Psalms 75:1 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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לַ/מְנַצֵּ֥חַ
אַל
תַּשְׁחֵ֑ת
מִזְמ֖וֹר
לְ/אָסָ֣ף
שִֽׁיר
לַ/מְנַצֵּ֥חַ
nâtsach
H5329
to conduct
Prep | V-Piel
אַל
ʼAl tashchêth
H516
Do Not Destroy
Part
תַּשְׁחֵ֑ת
ʼAl tashchêth
H516
Do Not Destroy
V-Hiphil-Imperf-2ms
מִזְמ֖וֹר
mizmôwr
H4210
melody
N-ms
לְ/אָסָ֣ף
ʼÂçâph
H623
Asaph
Prep | N-proper
שִֽׁיר
shîyr
H7892
song
N-cs
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Hebrew Word Reference — Psalms 75:1
לַ/מְנַצֵּ֥חַ
nâtsach
H5329
"to conduct"
Prep | V-Piel
To conduct or oversee, this word describes a leader or chief musician. In the Bible, it is used in the book of Psalms to describe the role of a music director. The word implies a sense of leadership and guidance.
Definition: 1) to excel, be bright, be preeminent, be perpetual, be overseer, be enduring 1a) (Niphal) enduring (participle) 1b) (Piel) to act as overseer or superintendent or director or chief Aramaic equivalent: ne.tsach (נְצַח "to distinguish oneself" H5330)
Usage: Occurs in 65 OT verses. KJV: excel, chief musician (singer), oversee(-r), set forward. See also: 1 Chronicles 15:21; Psalms 49:1; Psalms 4:1.
אַל
ʼAl tashchêth
H516
"Do Not Destroy"
Part
Do Not Destroy is likely the title of a song, with the phrase serving as a command to musicians, appearing in Psalm 57 and other places. It may have been a familiar melody used in worship services. The phrase is a call to preserve and protect.
Definition: § Al-taschith = "do not destroy" (Hiphil) a command to the chief musician, or perhaps the title of a melody used for several Psalms
Usage: Occurs in 4 OT verses. KJV: Al-taschith. See also: Psalms 57:1; Psalms 59:1; Psalms 58:1.
תַּשְׁחֵ֑ת
ʼAl tashchêth
H516
"Do Not Destroy"
V-Hiphil-Imperf-2ms
Do Not Destroy is likely the title of a song, with the phrase serving as a command to musicians, appearing in Psalm 57 and other places. It may have been a familiar melody used in worship services. The phrase is a call to preserve and protect.
Definition: § Al-taschith = "do not destroy" (Hiphil) a command to the chief musician, or perhaps the title of a melody used for several Psalms
Usage: Occurs in 4 OT verses. KJV: Al-taschith. See also: Psalms 57:1; Psalms 59:1; Psalms 58:1.
מִזְמ֖וֹר
mizmôwr
H4210
"melody"
N-ms
This word refers to a melody or song, often with instrumental music. In the Bible, it is used to describe a psalm or poem set to notes. The KJV translates it as psalm.
Definition: melody, psalm
Usage: Occurs in 57 OT verses. KJV: psalm. See also: Psalms 3:1; Psalms 63:1; Psalms 4:1.
לְ/אָסָ֣ף
ʼÂçâph
H623
"Asaph"
Prep | N-proper
Asaph means gatherer, the name of several Israelites, including a Levite and the father of Hezekiah's secretary. He is mentioned in Exodus 6:24 and 1 Chronicles 26:1. Asaph was a common name in biblical times.
Definition: A man of the tribe of Levi living at the time of Egypt and Wilderness, first mentioned at Exo.6.24; son of: Korah (H7141I); brother of: Assir (H0617) and Elkanah (H0511); father of: Assir (H0617H) and Kore (H6981); also called Abiasaph at Exo.6.24; Asaph at 1Ch.26.1; Another name of ev.ya.saph (אֶבְיָסָף, אֲבִיאָסָף "Ebiasaph" H0043) § Asaph = "gatherer" 1) the father of Hezekiah's secretary 2) a son of Berechiah, chief Levite musician under David 3) a Persian officer over the royal forest
Usage: Occurs in 41 OT verses. KJV: Asaph. See also: 2 Kings 18:18; Ezra 3:10; Psalms 50:1.
שִֽׁיר
shîyr
H7892
"song"
N-cs
This word refers to a song or singing, and it is used in the Bible to describe musical expressions of praise and worship, like the songs of David in the book of Psalms. It can also be used to describe a specific song or ode.
Definition: 1) song 1a) lyric song 1b) religious song 1c) song of Levitical choirs Also means: shi.rah (שִׁירָה "song" H7892B)
Usage: Occurs in 87 OT verses. KJV: musical(-ick), [idiom] sing(-er, -ing), song. See also: Genesis 31:27; Psalms 76:1; Psalms 18:1.
Study Notes — Psalms 75:1
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- Context
- Cross References
- Psalms 75:1 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Psalms 75:1
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 75:1
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Psalms 75:1
- Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 75:1
- Ellicott's Commentary on Psalms 75:1
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Psalms 75:1
- Cambridge Bible on Psalms 75:1
- Barnes' Notes on Psalms 75:1
- Whedon's Commentary on Psalms 75:1
- Sermons on Psalms 75:1
Context — God’s Righteous Judgment
1We give thanks to You, O God; we give thanks, for Your Name is near. The people declare Your wondrous works.
2“When I choose a time, I will judge fairly. 3When the earth and all its dwellers quake, it is I who bear up its pillars. SelahCross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Psalms 145:18 | The LORD is near to all who call on Him, to all who call out to Him in truth. |
| 2 | Psalms 138:2 | I bow down toward Your holy temple and give thanks to Your name for Your loving devotion and Your faithfulness; You have exalted Your name and Your word above all else. |
| 3 | Jeremiah 10:6 | There is none like You, O LORD. You are great, and Your name is mighty in power. |
| 4 | Psalms 57:1 | Have mercy on me, O God, have mercy, for in You my soul takes refuge. In the shadow of Your wings I will take shelter until the danger has passed. |
| 5 | Psalms 76:1 | God is known in Judah; His name is great in Israel. |
| 6 | Deuteronomy 4:7 | For what nation is great enough to have a god as near to them as the LORD our God is to us whenever we call on Him? |
| 7 | Exodus 23:21 | Pay attention to him and listen to his voice; do not defy him, for he will not forgive rebellion, since My Name is in him. |
| 8 | Exodus 34:6–7 | Then the LORD passed in front of Moses and called out: “The LORD, the LORD God, is compassionate and gracious, slow to anger, abounding in loving devotion and faithfulness, maintaining loving devotion to a thousand generations, forgiving iniquity, transgression, and sin. Yet He will by no means leave the guilty unpunished; He will visit the iniquity of the fathers on their children and grandchildren to the third and fourth generations.” |
| 9 | Psalms 44:1 | We have heard with our ears, O God; our fathers have told us the work You did in their days, in the days of old. |
| 10 | Deuteronomy 4:33–34 | Has a people ever heard the voice of God speaking out of the fire, as you have, and lived? Or has any god tried to take as his own a nation out of another nation—by trials, signs, wonders, and war, by a strong hand and an outstretched arm, and by great terrors—as the LORD your God did for you in Egypt, before your eyes? |
Psalms 75:1 Summary
[This verse is about giving thanks to God for who He is and what He does. It reminds us that God is always near us, and we should tell others about the amazing things He has done, just like it says in Psalms 96:3 to declare His glory among the nations. We can do this by sharing our testimonies and praising Him in our daily lives, as seen in Psalms 103:2, where it says to bless the Lord and forget not all His benefits.]
Frequently Asked Questions
What does it mean that God's Name is near?
This phrase indicates that God is always present and accessible to His people, as seen in Psalms 34:18, where it says God is near to the brokenhearted.
Why do the people declare God's wondrous works?
The people declare God's wondrous works as an act of worship and gratitude, similar to what is written in Psalms 107:8, where it says to give thanks to the Lord for His goodness and wonderful works.
How does this verse relate to our everyday lives?
This verse reminds us to give thanks to God for His presence and works in our lives, just as we are instructed in Ephesians 5:20 to give thanks always for all things to God the Father in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ.
What is the significance of giving thanks to God?
Giving thanks to God acknowledges His sovereignty and goodness, as seen in Psalms 100:4-5, where it says to enter His gates with thanksgiving and His courts with praise, giving thanks to Him and blessing His name.
Reflection Questions
- What are some ways I can declare God's wondrous works in my own life, and how can I share them with others?
- How does remembering God's presence and works in my life affect my attitude and actions?
- In what ways can I cultivate a spirit of gratitude and thanksgiving, even in difficult circumstances?
- How does this verse encourage me to trust in God's goodness and sovereignty, especially when faced with challenges or uncertainties?
Gill's Exposition on Psalms 75:1
Unto thee, O God, do we give thanks,.... Either David and his men, when he was delivered from Saul, and raised to the kingdom, or the Jews upon their return from the Babylonish captivity; or rather
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 75:1
Unto thee, O God, do we give thanks, unto thee do we give thanks: for that thy name is near thy wondrous works declare.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Psalms 75:1
Psalms 75 Of Asaph; as the author. Or, to or for Asaph; which may be put by way of opposition to the foregoing and general expression, to the chief Musician, which is here limited to and explained of Asaph. As , having said to the chief Musician, he adds to Jeduthun; and then follows the author, David. This Psalm was either composed by David, or by Asaph in David’ s name and person, as it is not unusual for poets to bring in princes speaking in their poems. It seems to relate to the time when David had entered upon, but not got full possession of, the kingdom. The psalmist, praising God for his wondrous works, promiseth to judge uprightly, . Rebuking the proud and foolish with God’ s providence, , pulleth them down, but exalteth the righteous, ,10. Do we give thanks; I, in my own and in my people’ s name. Thy name, i.e. thyself; or thy power. Is near; is present with us, and most ready to help us when we cry unto thee, as this phrase is taken, 145:18.
Thou art not departed from us; thou dost not now stand afar off, as once thou didst, . Thy wondrous works, wrought on my behalf, and for the good of thy people.
Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 75:1
Psalms 75:1 « To the chief Musician, Altaschith, A Psalm [or] Song of Asaph. » Unto thee, O God, do we give thanks, [unto thee] do we give thanks: for [that] thy name is near thy wondrous works declare.To the chief Musician, Al-taschith] That is, Destroy not; the Chaldee paraphraseth, In the time when David said, Destroy not the people. The psalm seemeth to have been made either by Asaph in David’ s name, or by David himself (and by him committed to Asaph), at such time as the difference depending between him and Ishbosheth, many were slain on both sides. This drew from David an Al-taschith, not long before he was anointed king over all Israel. 2 Samuel 5:1-5 Ver. 1. Unto thee, O God, do we give thanks] Heb. We celebrate thee, O God, we celebrate thee; viz. both for mercies and crosses sanctified; for these also are to be reckoned upon the score of God’ s favours. For that thy name is near] Nomen, id est numen, Thy name, that is, thyself, art near, ad liberandum invocantem, as Aben Ezra expoundeth it, to deliver those that call upon thee.
Ellicott's Commentary on Psalms 75:1
(1) For that . . .—The wonders just wrought for Israel have repeated the old conviction that God’s name, a word of power to save (comp. Psalms 34:18; Psalms 145:18), is near. (Comp. Psalms 105:1.)
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Psalms 75:1
PSALM LXXV The psalmist praises God for present mercies, 1; the Lord answers, and promises to judge the people righteously, 2, 3; rebukes the proud and haughty, 4, 5; shows that all authority comes from himself, 4-7; that he will punish the wicked, 8; the psalmist resolves to praise God, 9; and the Most High promises to cast down the wicked, and raise up the righteous, 9, 10. NOTES ON PSALM LXXV The title is, "To the chief Musician, or conqueror, Al-taschith, destroy not, A Psalm or Song of Asaph." See this title Al-taschith explained Psalms 57:1. The Chaldee supposes that this Psalm was composed at the time of the pestilence, when David prayed the Lord not to destroy the people. Some of the Jews suppose that Al-taschith is the beginning of a Psalm, to the air of which this Psalm was to be set and sung. The Psalm seems to have been composed during the captivity; and appears to be a continuation of the subject in the preceding. Verse 1. Unto 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.
Cambridge Bible on Psalms 75:1
1. The theme of the Psalm: thanksgiving for the recent manifestation of God’s presence and power among His people. for that thy name is near thy wondrous works declare] The A.V., retained in R.V. marg., gives a good sense, but such a personification of God’s wondrous works is without analogy, and elsewhere ‘wondrous works’ is always the object to ‘declare’ or similar verbs. Hence it is better to render with R.V.: We give thanks unto thee, O God; We give thanks, for thy name is near: Men tell of thy wondrous works. God’s ‘Name’ is the compendious expression for His Being as it is revealed to men. Cp. the striking parallel in Isaiah’s prediction of the coming judgement on the Assyrians (Isaiah 30:27 ff.), a passage which should be carefully studied in connexion with this Psalm, “Behold the name of Jehovah cometh from far.” Though God is always ‘near’ (Deuteronomy 4:7), yet in an especial sense He is ‘near’ when He manifests His presence (Psalms 34:18; Psalms 145:18). men tell &c.] God’s miracles of deliverance (Psalms 9:1; Psalms 71:17, note) are in every one’s mouth.
Barnes' Notes on Psalms 75:1
Unto 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.
Whedon's Commentary on Psalms 75:1
1. Give thanks—The first prompting of a pious heart, and the first tribute due to God for his wonders.
Sermons on Psalms 75:1
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The Cup of Wrath by Andrew Bonar | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the severity of God's wrath and the consequences of sin. He uses imagery of the seven seals, trumpets, and vials from the book of Revelation |
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Exposition on Psalm 76 by St. Augustine | St. Augustine preaches about the significance of true Israel and Judah, emphasizing that being a Jew is more than just a physical lineage but requires circumcision of the heart. He |
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Psalm 75 by Henry Law | Henry Law preaches on the importance of giving thanks to God for His wondrous works, emphasizing that our souls are robbed of delight when we do not engage in this joyful exercise. |
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Coming to the Throne of Grace by Bob Jennings | This sermon emphasizes the importance of coming to the throne of God, highlighting the need for wisdom that surpasses material wealth and the significance of dealing with eternal m |
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"Conditions of National Revival" by Colin Peckham | This sermon emphasizes the conditions for national revival as outlined in 2 Chronicles 7:14, a well-known but often overlooked promise in the Bible. The verse provides a clear pres |
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The Prayer Meeting by Bob Jennings | This sermon emphasizes the importance of prayer meetings and being devoted to prayer, highlighting the significance of gathering together for prayer as a mark of true Christianity. |
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All to Jesus - Part 3 by Compilations | This sermon discusses different groups of people who have encountered Christ in various ways, from those who see Him as a utilitarian solution to their problems, to those who seek |