Psalms 76 — Jamieson–Fausset–Brown
76:1–2
1-2. These well-known terms denote God's people and Church and His intimate and glorious relations to them.
76:3
3. brake ... the arrows--literally, "thunderbolts" (Psa 78:48), from their rapid flight or ignition (compare Psa 18:14; Ep 6:16). the battle--for arms (Ho 2:18).
76:4
4. Thou--God. mountains of prey--great victorious nations, as Assyria (Is 41:15; Eze 38:11, 12; Zec 4:7).
76:5
5. slept their sleep--died (Psa 13:3). none ... found ... hands--are powerless.
76:6
6. chariot and horse--for those fighting on them (compare Psa 68:17).
76:7
7. may ... sight--contend with Thee (De 9:4; Jos 7:12).
76:8–9
8-9. God's judgment on the wicked is His people's deliverance (Psa 9:12; 10:7).
76:10
10. Man's wrath praises God by its futility before His power. restrain--or, "gird"; that is, Thyself, as with a sword, with which to destroy, or as an ornament to Thy praise.
76:11–12
11-12. Invite homage to such a God (2Ch 32:23), who can stop the breath of kings and princes when He wills (Da 5:23).