Psalm 75 Meaning Explained

A divine speech framed by human praise. God Himself interrupts the thanksgiving to declare, 'At the set time I judge with equity.' He is the one who holds the cup of foaming wine for the wicked to drink. The psalm warns the boastful not to lift their horns in arrogance, for promotion comes from neither east nor west, but from God alone, who cuts off the horns of the wicked and exalts the righteous.

A clear explanation of Psalm 75, its meaning, context, and message for believers today

Psalms Chapter 75 | KJV

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.
2. When I shall receive the congregation I will judge uprightly.
3. The earth and all the inhabitants thereof are dissolved: I bear up the pillars of it. Selah.
4. I said unto the fools, Deal not foolishly: and to the wicked, Lift not up the horn:
5. Lift not up your horn on high: speak not with a stiff neck.
6. For promotion cometh neither from the east, nor from the west, nor from the south.
7. But God is the judge: he putteth down one, and setteth up another.
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.
9. But I will declare for ever; I will sing praises to the God of Jacob.
10. All the horns of the wicked also will I cut off; but the horns of the righteous shall be exalted.

Historical Context

Psalm 75, attributed to Asaph, reflects God’s control over nations and the timing of justice, demonstrating His righteous judgment.