Psalm 75:1
ESV
We give thanks to you, O God; we give thanks, for your name is near. We recount your wondrous deeds.
NIV
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.
NASB
We give thanks to You, God, we give thanks, For Your name is near; People declare Your wondrous works.
CSB
For the choir director: "Do Not Destroy." A psalm of Asaph. A song. We give thanks to you, God; we give thanks to you, for your name is near. People tell about your wondrous works.
NLT
We thank you, O God! We give thanks because you are near. People everywhere tell of your wonderful deeds.
KJV
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.
NKJV
{To the Chief Musician. Set to “Do Not Destroy.” A Psalm of Asaph. A Song.} We give thanks to You, O God, we give thanks! For Your wondrous works declare that Your name is near.
What does Psalm 75:1 mean?
Please see our chapter commentary on Psalm 75, verse-level content coming soon!Psalm 75:1–3 thank God for His intimate love of Israel (Deuteronomy 7:6). This includes celebrating the miracles He has used to help them in the past. The psalmist knows that judgment will happen in God's own time. No matter how powerful these consequences are, God can and will keep the earth intact until His will is accomplished. The construction of the phrases makes it clear that the Lord, not the psalmist, is speaking in verses 2 and 3.
This psalm begins by thanking the Lord for His many incredible actions. It then speaks from the Lord's perspective as He states that judgment will occur only on His timing. This comes with warnings to those tempted to reject God's authority. Those who oppose the Lord will suffer wrath beyond their imagination. In contrast, the psalmist intends to praise the Lord. He expects God's judgment to separate the righteous from the wicked.
