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Lutheran reading notes

In Psalms chapter 75, the wisdom literature continues to explore prayer, worship, lament, praise, and trust in God. Lutheran interpretation often emphasizes humanity’s limitations and the need to rely on God's grace and promises. The chapter highlights the contrast between human striving and the faithfulness of God.

Theme: Wisdom, prayer, and faithful living Key people: Wise figures Key place: Israel Liturgical use: Wisdom lections
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. {Altaschith: or, Destroy not} {of: or, for}
Psalms 75:1 highlights wisdom, prayer, and faithful living with emphasis on law, gospel, grace, and faith.
2 When I shall receive the congregation I will judge uprightly. {receive...: or, take a set time}
Psalms 75:2 highlights wisdom, prayer, and faithful living with emphasis on law, gospel, grace, and faith.
3 The earth and all the inhabitants thereof are dissolved: I bear up the pillars of it. Selah.
Psalms 75:3 highlights wisdom, prayer, and faithful living with emphasis on law, gospel, grace, and faith.
4 I said unto the fools, Deal not foolishly: and to the wicked, Lift not up the horn:
Psalms 75:4 highlights wisdom, prayer, and faithful living with emphasis on law, gospel, grace, and faith.
5 Lift not up your horn on high: speak {not with} a stiff neck.
Psalms 75:5 highlights wisdom, prayer, and faithful living with emphasis on law, gospel, grace, and faith.
6 For promotion {cometh} neither from the east, nor from the west, nor from the south. {south: Heb. desert}
Psalms 75:6 highlights wisdom, prayer, and faithful living with emphasis on law, gospel, grace, and faith.
7 But God {is} the judge: he putteth down one, and setteth up another.
Psalms 75:7 highlights wisdom, prayer, and faithful living with emphasis on law, gospel, grace, and faith.
8 For in the hand of the LORD {there is} a cup, and the wine is red; it is full of mixture; and he poureth out of the same: but the dregs thereof, all the wicked of the earth shall wring {them} out, {and} drink {them}.
Psalms 75:8 highlights wisdom, prayer, and faithful living with emphasis on law, gospel, grace, and faith.
9 But I will declare for ever; I will sing praises to the God of Jacob.
Psalms 75:9 highlights wisdom, prayer, and faithful living with emphasis on law, gospel, grace, and faith.
10 All the horns of the wicked also will I cut off; {but} the horns of the righteous shall be exalted.
Psalms 75:10 highlights wisdom, prayer, and faithful living with emphasis on law, gospel, grace, and faith.