Psalms 75

1 For the leader; al tashheth. A psalm of Asaph, a song. We praise you, God, we praise you: we would call on your name and declare your wonders.

For the Chief Musician. To the tune of “Do Not Destroy.” A Psalm by Asaph. A song. We give thanks to you, God. We give thanks, for your Name is near. Men tell about your wondrous works.

2 ‘At the time I choose, I will judge fairly.

When I choose the appointed time, I will judge blamelessly.

3 Though earth melt and all her inhabitants, it is I who keep steady her pillars.’ (Selah)

The earth and all its inhabitants quake. I firmly hold its pillars. (Selah)

4 I say to the boasters, ‘Boast not’; to the wicked, ‘Lift not up your horn:

I said to the arrogant, “Don’t boast!” I said to the wicked, “Don’t lift up the horn.

5 lift not your horn on high, speak not boldly against the Rock.’

Don’t lift up your horn on high. Don’t speak with a stiff neck.”

6 For not from east nor west, not from desert nor mountains;

For neither from the east, nor from the west, nor yet from the south, comes exaltation.

7 but God himself is the judge, humbling one and exalting another.

But God is the judge. He puts down one, and lifts up another.

8 In the hand of the Lord is a cup foaming wine, richly spiced. Out of this he pours a draught, and all the wicked of earth must drain it down to the dregs.

For in the LORD’s hand there is a cup, full of foaming wine mixed with spices. He pours it out. Indeed the wicked of the earth drink and drink it to its very dregs.

9 But I will rejoice forever, singing praise to the God of Jacob.

But I will declare this forever: I will sing praises to the God of Jacob.

10 I will hew all the horns of the wicked, but the horns of the just shall be lifted.

I will cut off all the horns of the wicked, but the horns of the righteous shall be lifted up.