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God the Judge

For the director of music. To the tune of “Do Not Destroy.” A song of Asaph.

75 God, we thank you.
    We thank you because you are near.
    We tell about the wonderful things you do.

You say, “I set the time for trial.
    I will judge fairly.
The earth with all its people may shake.
    I am the one who holds it steady. Selah

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Psalm 75[a]

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;(A)
    people tell of your wonderful deeds.(B)

You say, “I choose the appointed time;(C)
    it is I who judge with equity.(D)
When the earth and all its people quake,(E)
    it is I who hold its pillars(F) firm.[b]

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Footnotes

  1. Psalm 75:1 In Hebrew texts 75:1-10 is numbered 75:2-11.
  2. Psalm 75:3 The Hebrew has Selah (a word of uncertain meaning) here.