Psalms 75:3
“The earth and all the inhabitants thereof are dissolved: I bear up the pillars of it. Selah.”
Psalms 75:3 in 7 translations
- KJVKing James Version
- The earth and all the inhabitants thereof are dissolved: I bear up the pillars of it. Selah.
- DRADouay–Rheims
- The earth is melted, and all that dwell therein: I have established the pillars thereof.
- ASVAmerican Standard Version
- The earth and all the inhabitants thereof are dissolved: I have set up the pillars of it. Selah
- DARBYDarby
- The earth and all the inhabitants thereof are dissolved: I have established its pillars. Selah.
- WEBThe World English Bible
- The earth and all its inhabitants quake. I firmly hold its pillars. Selah.
- YLTYoung's Literal Translation
- Melted is the earth and all its inhabitants, I ; I have pondered its pillars. Selah.
- BPVBiblePics Version
- The earth and all its inhabitants are shaken; I hold its pillars firm. Selah.
Context: Psalms 75
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.
2When I shall receive the congregation I will judge uprightly.
3The earth and all the inhabitants thereof are dissolved: I bear up the pillars of it. Selah.
4I said unto the fools, Deal not foolishly: and to the wicked, Lift not up the horn:
5Lift not up your horn on high: speak not with a stiff neck.
About Psalms 75: God, the ultimate judge
Psalm 75 acknowledges God as the ultimate judge of the earth and praises him for his righteous judgment. The psalmist encourages the wicked to repent and warns them of the consequences of their actions. The psalmist trusts in God's sovereignty, knowing that he alone exalts and brings low.
Commentary
This psalm reminds us of the importance of recognizing God's authority as the judge of the earth. The wicked may seem to prosper and the righteous may suffer, but God will ultimately bring justice to all. As believers, we can take comfort in the knowledge that God is in control and will ultimately set all things right. We are called to trust in his sovereignty and to leave the final judgment to him. This psalm also challenges us to examine ourselves and repent of any wrongdoing, knowing that God's judgment is just and that he offers forgiveness to those who turn to him.