Psalm 75:2

God’s Righteous Judgment · Psalm 75:1–10
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Translations

Modern
“When I choose a time, I will judge fairly.
Traditional
When I shall receive the congregation I will judge uprightly.
Literal
“When I take the appointed place, I will judge uprightly.
Latin
Cum accepero tempus, ego justitias judicabo.

Original

Hebrew
English
“When I choose a time, I will judge fairly.

Notes

The Lord will bring justice in his own time.

This hymn of thanksgiving includes two direct messages from God that assure us of his justice (Psalm 75:2–3, 10). The Lord warns arrogant people who defy him, promising to humble them by force (Psalm 75:4–8). Together, the community and the psalmist give thanks for God's character (Psalm 75:1, 9).

The seeming success of the wicked (Psalm 73) and God's apparent rejection of his people (Psalm 74) raise questions about his justice. God rules the entire world and decides when to judge (Psalm 75).

Parallels

Romans 2:1–16

Glossary

Al-Taschith Asaph Music Psalms, Book of

Topics

Jesus, the Christ: Judge Uprightness: should be in Judging