Verse

Psalm 74:11

ESV Why do you hold back your hand, your right hand? Take it from the fold of your garment and destroy them!
NIV Why do you hold back your hand, your right hand? Take it from the folds of your garment and destroy them!
NASB Why do You withdraw Your hand, even Your right hand? Extend it from Your chest and destroy them!
CSB Why do you hold back your hand? Stretch out your right hand and destroy them!
NLT Why do you hold back your strong right hand? Unleash your powerful fist and destroy them.
KJV Why withdrawest thou thy hand, even thy right hand? pluck it out of thy bosom.
NKJV Why do You withdraw Your hand, even Your right hand? Take it out of Your bosom and destroy them.

What does Psalm 74:11 mean?

Please see our chapter commentary on Psalm 74, verse-level content coming soon!
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Context Summary
Psalm 74:1–11 mourns what the psalmist sees as God's inaction in the face of a terrible enemy. This invader has destroyed the temple of God. Beyond that devastation, the nation has no prophetic voice. No one speaks God's truths. The psalmist wonders how long God will allow the enemy to act in such an unholy way, scoffing and reviling God's name. He urges God to arise and destroy the evil invaders, and to do so quickly. This is followed by a confident declaration of the Lord's mighty power.
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Chapter Summary
This is a "maskil," probably referring to a musical arrangement. The psalmist mourns that God has allowed an enemy to obliterate the temple: the sanctuary of God in Israel. The nation is overrun and there is no prophetic voice. Though this is a low point, the psalmist knows that the Lord is all-powerful and all-knowing. He prays that God will reverse these terrible events soon, bringing justice to Israel's enemies.
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