Psalms 75:7
Psalms 75:7 in Multiple Translations
but it is God who judges; He brings down one and exalts another.
But God is the judge: he putteth down one, and setteth up another.
But God is the judge: He putteth down one, and lifteth up another.
But God is the judge, putting down one, and lifting up another.
God is the one who decides—who he will bring down and who he will lift up.
But God is the iudge: he maketh lowe and he maketh hie.
But God [is] judge, This He maketh low — and this He lifteth up.
But God is the judge. He puts down one, and lifts up another.
But God is the judge: he putteth down one, and setteth up another.
At thy rebuke, O God of Jacob, they have all slumbered that mounted on horseback.
God is the one who judges people; he says that some have sinned and must be punished, and that others have not done what is wrong.
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Psalms 75:7 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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כִּ֤י
לֹ֣א
מִ֭/מּוֹצָא
וּ/מִֽ/מַּעֲרָ֑ב
וְ֝/לֹ֗א
מִ/מִּדְבַּ֥ר
הָרִֽים
כִּ֤י
kîy
H3588
for
Conj
לֹ֣א
lôʼ
H3808
not
Part
מִ֭/מּוֹצָא
môwtsâʼ
H4161
exit
Prep | N-ms
וּ/מִֽ/מַּעֲרָ֑ב
maʻărâb
H4628
west
Conj | Prep | N-ms
וְ֝/לֹ֗א
lôʼ
H3808
not
Conj | Part
מִ/מִּדְבַּ֥ר
midbâr
H4057
mouth
Prep | N-ms
הָרִֽים
rûwm
H7311
to exalt
V-Hiphil-Inf-a
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Hebrew Word Reference — Psalms 75:7
כִּ֤י
kîy
H3588
"for"
Conj
A conjunction used to show cause or connection, as in Genesis 2:23 where Adam says the woman is bone of his bone because she was taken out of him. It is often translated as 'for', 'because', or 'since'.
Definition: 1) that, for, because, when, as though, as, because that, but, then, certainly, except, surely, since 1a) that 1a1) yea, indeed 1b) when (of time) 1b1) when, if, though (with a concessive force) 1c) because, since (causal connection) 1d) but (after negative) 1e) that if, for if, indeed if, for though, but if 1f) but rather, but 1g) except that 1h) only, nevertheless 1i) surely 1j) that is 1k) but if 1l) for though 1m) forasmuch as, for therefore
Usage: Occurs in 3910 OT verses. KJV: and, + (forasmuch, inasmuch, where-) as, assured(-ly), + but, certainly, doubtless, + else, even, + except, for, how, (because, in, so, than) that, + nevertheless, now, rightly, seeing, since, surely, then, therefore, + (al-) though, + till, truly, + until, when, whether, while, whom, yea, yet. See also: Genesis 1:4; Genesis 26:16; Genesis 42:15.
לֹ֣א
lôʼ
H3808
"not"
Part
The Hebrew word for not or no is used to indicate absence or negation, as when God says no to the Israelites' requests, or when they disobey His commands.
Definition: 1) not, no 1a) not (with verb-absolute prohibition) 1b) not (with modifier-negation) 1c) nothing (subst) 1d) without (with particle) 1e) before (of time) Aramaic equivalent: la (לָא "not" H3809)
Usage: Occurs in 3967 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] before, [phrase] or else, ere, [phrase] except, ig(-norant), much, less, nay, neither, never, no((-ne), -r, (-thing)), ([idiom] as though...,(can-), for) not (out of), of nought, otherwise, out of, [phrase] surely, [phrase] as truly as, [phrase] of a truth, [phrase] verily, for want, [phrase] whether, without. See also: Genesis 2:5; Genesis 31:15; Exodus 4:9.
מִ֭/מּוֹצָא
môwtsâʼ
H4161
"exit"
Prep | N-ms
Exit refers to a way out or a place of departure, like a gate or a door. In 1 Samuel 17:52, it describes the Israelites' escape route from the Philistines. This term can also mean the rising of the sun or the source of a river.
Definition: 1) act or place of going out or forth, issue, export, source, spring 1a) a going forth 1a1) rising (sun), going forth of a command 1a2) goings forth, those going forth 1a3) way out, exit 1b) that which goes forth 1b1) utterance 1b2) export 1c) place of going forth 1c1) source or spring (of water) 1c2) place of departure 1c3) east (of sun) 1c4) mine (of silver)
Usage: Occurs in 26 OT verses. KJV: brought out, bud, that which came out, east, going forth, goings out, that which (thing that) is gone out, outgoing, proceeded out, spring, vein, (water-) course (springs). See also: Numbers 30:13; Psalms 75:7; Psalms 19:7.
וּ/מִֽ/מַּעֲרָ֑ב
maʻărâb
H4628
"west"
Conj | Prep | N-ms
The Hebrew word for the west, referring to the direction of the evening sun. It is used to describe a region or location, such as the western part of a land. In the Bible, it appears in descriptions of geography and direction.
Definition: setting place, west, westward
Usage: Occurs in 14 OT verses. KJV: west. See also: 1 Chronicles 7:28; Psalms 75:7; Psalms 103:12.
וְ֝/לֹ֗א
lôʼ
H3808
"not"
Conj | Part
The Hebrew word for not or no is used to indicate absence or negation, as when God says no to the Israelites' requests, or when they disobey His commands.
Definition: 1) not, no 1a) not (with verb-absolute prohibition) 1b) not (with modifier-negation) 1c) nothing (subst) 1d) without (with particle) 1e) before (of time) Aramaic equivalent: la (לָא "not" H3809)
Usage: Occurs in 3967 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] before, [phrase] or else, ere, [phrase] except, ig(-norant), much, less, nay, neither, never, no((-ne), -r, (-thing)), ([idiom] as though...,(can-), for) not (out of), of nought, otherwise, out of, [phrase] surely, [phrase] as truly as, [phrase] of a truth, [phrase] verily, for want, [phrase] whether, without. See also: Genesis 2:5; Genesis 31:15; Exodus 4:9.
מִ/מִּדְבַּ֥ר
midbâr
H4057
"mouth"
Prep | N-ms
The wilderness refers to a desert or open field, like the one the Israelites wandered in after leaving Egypt. It can also mean a place of solitude or a region without many people. In the Bible, it is often associated with the journey to the Promised Land.
Definition: 1) mouth 1a) mouth (as organ of speech)
Usage: Occurs in 257 OT verses. KJV: desert, south, speech, wilderness. See also: Genesis 14:6; Joshua 5:4; Psalms 29:8.
הָרִֽים
rûwm
H7311
"to exalt"
V-Hiphil-Inf-a
This verb can mean to lift something or someone up, like a parent lifting a child, or to exalt oneself in pride. In the Bible, it's used to describe God lifting up the humble and bringing down the proud.
Definition: 1) to rise, rise up, be high, be lofty, be exalted 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to be high, be set on high 1a2) to be raised, be uplifted, be exalted 1a3) to be lifted, rise 1b) (Polel) 1b1) to raise or rear (children), cause to grow up 1b2) to lift up, raise, exalt 1b3) to exalt, extol 1c) (Polal) to be lifted up 1d) (Hiphil) 1d1) to raise, lift, lift up, take up, set up, erect, exalt, set on high 1d2) to lift up (and take away), remove 1d3) to lift off and present, contribute, offer, contribute 1e) (Hophal) to be taken off, be abolished 1f) (Hithpolel) to exalt oneself, magnify oneself Aramaic equivalent: rum (רוּם "to rise" H7313)
Usage: Occurs in 184 OT verses. KJV: bring up, exalt (self), extol, give, go up, haughty, heave (up), (be, lift up on, make on, set up on, too) high(-er, one), hold up, levy, lift(-er) up, (be) lofty, ([idiom] a-) loud, mount up, offer (up), [phrase] presumptuously, (be) promote(-ion), proud, set up, tall(-er), take (away, off, up), breed worms. See also: Genesis 7:17; Psalms 46:11; Psalms 3:4.
Study Notes — Psalms 75:7
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- Context
- Cross References
- Psalms 75:7 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Psalms 75:7
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 75:7
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Psalms 75:7
- Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 75:7
- Cambridge Bible on Psalms 75:7
- Barnes' Notes on Psalms 75:7
- Whedon's Commentary on Psalms 75:7
- Sermons on Psalms 75:7
Context — God’s Righteous Judgment
5Do not lift up your horn against heaven or speak with an outstretched neck.’”
6For exaltation comes neither from east nor west, nor out of the desert,
7but it is God who judges; He brings down one and exalts another.
8For a cup is in the hand of the LORD, full of foaming wine mixed with spices. He pours from His cup, and all the wicked of the earth drink it down to the dregs. 9But I will proclaim Him forever; I will sing praise to the God of Jacob.Cross References
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| 1 | Luke 1:52 | He has brought down rulers from their thrones, but has exalted the humble. |
| 2 | Daniel 2:21–22 | He changes the times and seasons; He removes kings and establishes them. He gives wisdom to the wise and knowledge to the discerning. He reveals the deep and hidden things; He knows what lies in darkness, and light dwells with Him. |
| 3 | Psalms 147:6 | The LORD sustains the humble, but casts the wicked to the ground. |
| 4 | Psalms 113:7–8 | He raises the poor from the dust and lifts the needy from the dump to seat them with nobles, with the princes of His people. |
| 5 | Psalms 50:6 | And the heavens proclaim His righteousness, for God Himself is Judge. Selah |
| 6 | 2 Samuel 6:21 | But David said to Michal, “I was dancing before the LORD, who chose me over your father and all his house when He appointed me ruler over the LORD’s people Israel. I will celebrate before the LORD, |
| 7 | 1 Samuel 2:7–8 | The LORD sends poverty and wealth; He humbles and He exalts. He raises the poor from the dust and lifts the needy from the ash heap. He seats them among princes and bestows on them a throne of honor. For the foundations of the earth are the LORD’s, and upon them He has set the world. |
| 8 | John 15:16 | You did not choose Me, but I chose you. And I appointed you to go and bear fruit—fruit that will remain—so that whatever you ask the Father in My name, He will give you. |
| 9 | Jeremiah 27:4–8 | Give them a message from the LORD of Hosts, the God of Israel, to relay to their masters: By My great power and outstretched arm, I made the earth and the men and beasts on the face of it, and I give it to whom I please. So now I have placed all these lands under the authority of My servant Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon. I have even made the beasts of the field subject to him. All nations will serve him and his son and grandson, until the time of his own land comes; then many nations and great kings will enslave him. As for the nation or kingdom that does not serve Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon and does not place its neck under his yoke, I will punish that nation by sword and famine and plague, declares the LORD, until I have destroyed it by his hand. |
| 10 | 1 Samuel 16:1 | Now the LORD said to Samuel, “How long are you going to mourn for Saul, since I have rejected him as king over Israel? Fill your horn with oil and go. I am sending you to Jesse of Bethlehem, for I have selected from his sons a king for Myself.” |
Psalms 75:7 Summary
This verse means that God is the one who decides who will be successful and who will not, and it's not based on our own efforts or achievements. It's like what we read in Jeremiah 9:23-24, where it says that we should not boast in our wisdom, strength, or riches, but rather in knowing and understanding God. God wants us to trust in Him and His plan for our lives, rather than trying to control everything ourselves, as seen in Proverbs 3:5-6. By trusting in God's sovereignty, we can find peace and comfort, even in difficult times, knowing that He is in control and will bring justice to all.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does it mean that God brings down one and exalts another?
This means that God is the one who ultimately decides who will be lifted up and who will be humbled, as seen in Psalms 75:7, and it is not based on human efforts or achievements, but on His sovereign will, as stated in Romans 9:15-16.
Is this verse saying that God is responsible for all the injustices in the world?
No, this verse is not saying that God is responsible for injustices, but rather that He is the ultimate judge and ruler of the world, and He will bring justice to all, as promised in Psalms 37:28 and Revelation 20:11-15.
How can I trust that God's judgment is fair and just?
We can trust that God's judgment is fair and just because He is a righteous and holy God, as described in Psalms 92:15 and Isaiah 30:18, and He will always act in accordance with His perfect character.
What does this verse teach us about our attitude towards success and failure?
This verse teaches us to humble ourselves and recognize that our successes and failures are ultimately in God's hands, as stated in Proverbs 16:9 and Jeremiah 10:23, and we should trust in His sovereignty and wisdom.
Reflection Questions
- What are some ways that I have seen God bring down the proud and exalt the humble in my own life or in the lives of others?
- How can I apply the truth of this verse to my own life, by trusting in God's sovereignty and humility?
- What are some areas where I need to surrender my own desires and ambitions to God's will, and trust in His plan for my life?
- How can I use this verse to encourage and comfort others who are going through difficult times, and remind them of God's sovereignty and love?
Gill's Exposition on Psalms 75:7
But God is the Judge,.... Or "because God is the Judge" (u); and so this is another reason why fools should not deal foolishly, nor wicked men lift up the horn, and speak with a stiff neck, because
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 75:7
I said unto the fools, Deal not foolishly: and to the wicked, Lift not up the horn: -In reliance on God's promise (Psalms 75:2-3), Israel warns the haughty foe no more to lift up the neck in pride,
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Psalms 75:7
The judge, to wit, the righteous Judge, and supreme Lord and Governor of all the kingdoms of the world, giving them to whomsoever he pleaseth. It is he who hath rejected Saul and his family, and put me in his stead. And who art thou that disputest with God, and resistest his declared will?
Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 75:7
Psalms 75:7 But God [is] the judge: he putteth down one, and setteth up another.Ver. 7. But God is the judge] He sitteth at the stern, and ordereth all human affairs according to the good pleasure of his will. He putteth down one, and setteth up another] As was seen in Saul and David, in the four great monarchies, in Bajazet and Tamerlane, besides many others. Virtue exalteth the meanest, when villany tumbleth down the mightiest. Agathocles, the son of a potter, became king of Sicily. Valentinian, the son of a rope maker, became emperor of Rome. Justinus was first a swine herder, then a herdsman, then a carpenter, a soldier, and after all, an emperor. If Alexander, to show his greatness, advanced Abdolominus from a poor gardener to be king in Sidon, what cannot the Lord do? Tamerlane having overcome Bajazet, asked him whether ever he had given God thanks for making him so great an emperor? who confessed ingenuously he never thought of it. To whom Tamerlane replied, that it was no wonder so ungrateful a man should be made a spectacle of misery.
For you, said he, being blind of one eye, and I lame of a leg, was there any worth in us why God should set us over two great empires of Turks and Tartars, to command many more worthy than ourselves?
Cambridge Bible on Psalms 75:7
7. the judge] Cp. Isaiah 33:22. setteth up] Lifteth up. Cp. 1 Samuel 2:6-7; Psalms 147:6.
Barnes' Notes on Psalms 75:7
But God is the judge - All depends on him, not on the natural advantages of a country; not on human strength, human skill, or human prowess.
Whedon's Commentary on Psalms 75:7
7. God is… judge—Comp. 1 Samuel 2:6-8
Sermons on Psalms 75:7
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From Babylon to Jerusalem - (Daniel) ch.11 & 12 by Zac Poonen | In this sermon, the speaker focuses on Daniel chapter 11 and the continuation of the angel Gabriel's message to Daniel. The chapter recounts historical events that were to take pla |
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The Eyes of God See It All by C.H. Spurgeon | C.H. Spurgeon emphasizes the joy and assurance that comes from knowing God is sovereign and sees all injustices in the world. He reassures the righteous that God holds all power an |
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Commentary Notes - Obadiah by Walter Beuttler | Walter Beuttler delves into the book of Obadiah, highlighting the prophetic message of divine retribution and the ultimate triumph of God's government. The Edomites, descendents of |
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As Thou Hast Said, Do Even So by F.B. Meyer | F.B. Meyer emphasizes the divine reversal of fortunes as seen in the story of Mordecai and Haman, illustrating how God honors those who remain humble and faithful. He reflects on t |
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(Through the Bible) Luke 1 by Chuck Smith | In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the purpose of Jesus' coming, which is to seek and save the lost. The concept of redemption is highlighted, with the speaker noting that God |
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K-023 the Mystery of the German and the Jew by Art Katz | In this sermon, the speaker reflects on the importance of discipleship and the need for believers to watch and pray during times of trial. He acknowledges the controversy surroundi |
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John's Baptism of Repentance by Harry Ironside | Harry Ironside emphasizes the critical role of repentance in the ministry of John the Baptist, who called a self-righteous nation to prepare their hearts for the coming Messiah. Jo |