The Psalmist here rejoices in thinking about God’s coming judgment. God judges in a way that is truly equitable and restores God’s order, which is based on love (2).
God’s judgment is mainly against the wicked, here shown to be the proud who use their power, symbolized by horns to exalt themselves above God (5). In their arrogance, they boast without limit. In the present world, such wicked people do hold great power, and can make us feel like nobodies whose lives are worth little. But the wicked will not be able to exalt themselves for long (6). God’s judgment on the wicked will be thorough and severe (8).
Waiting for God’s justice to be revealed is difficult, but we can take comfort in knowing that God has already appointed his time to judge. God’s judgment will raise up the children of God, revealing their great worth, while bringing others down, all according to perfect justice. Yes, God’s judgment is a reason to praise! It is part of our true hope in Jesus.
Nov 7, 2026
THE LORD JUDGES THE PROUD
Passage: bible.psalm 75:1-10
Key verse: 2
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chapter 75
1. [For the director of music. To the tune of "Do Not Destroy." A psalm of Asaph. A song.] We praise you, God, we praise you, for your Name is near; people tell of your wonderful deeds.
2. You say, "I choose the appointed time; it is I who judge with equity.
3. When the earth and all its people quake, it is I who hold its pillars firm.
4. To the arrogant I say, ’Boast no more,’ and to the wicked, ’Do not lift up your horns.
5. Do not lift your horns against heaven; do not speak so defiantly.’"
6. No one from the east or the west or from the desert can exalt themselves.
7. It is God who judges: He brings one down, he exalts another.
8. In the hand of the LORD is a cup full of foaming wine mixed with spices; he pours it out, and all the wicked of the earth drink it down to its very dregs.
9. As for me, I will declare this forever; I will sing praise to the God of Jacob,
10. who says, "I will cut off the horns of all the wicked, but the horns of the righteous will be lifted up."
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Prayer: Father, thank you for your coming just judgment, which comforts me when I see all the evil in the world. Help me take courage through my hope in you.
One Word: The Lord will judge with justice.