Psalms 76

Psalms 76:1-12

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.

Psalms 76:1-3

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

Psalms 76:1

A song: The Greek version reads for the Assyrian.

Psalms 76:3

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

Psalms 76:4-6

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

Psalms 76:4

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

Psalms 76:7-9

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

Psalms 76:7

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

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