Psalms 75 — Tyndale Study Notes
Ps.73.1-75.10
The apparent prosperity of the wicked (Ps 73) and God’s apparent rejection of his people (Ps 74) raise questions about his justice. God is sovereign over the whole world, and he determines the time for judgment (Ps 75).
Ps.75.1-10
This hymn of thanksgiving includes two direct messages from God that provide assurance of his justice (75:2-3, 10). The Lord rebukes arrogant people who defy him, promising to forcibly humble them (75:4-8). Together, the community and the psalmist respond with thanksgiving for God’s character (75:1, 9).
Ps.75.2-8
The Lord will bring justice in his own time.
Ps.75.4-5
The wicked arrogantly defy the heavens—the dwelling place of God. Through their boasting they insist that they are wiser than God.
Ps.75.6
No creature has the right to rebel against its Creator.
Ps.75.7-8
The Lord alone is the Judge, with the power to exalt and humble (see 1 Sam 2:7; Luke 1:52).