The big picture
Psalms 75 opens in verse 1 with “Unto thee, O God, do we give thanks, unto thee do we give thanks: for that thy name is…”, reaches its middle movement near verse 5 with “Lift not up your horn on high: speak not with a stiff neck.”, and closes in verse 10 with “All the horns of the wicked also will I cut off; but the horns of the righteous shall be…” Repeated or prominent terms include wicked, declare, earth, horn, horns. Together, those details trace this chapter’s own movement from its opening to its conclusion.
Scripture beside the summary
Psalms · King James Version · 10Psalms 75:1-5
1–5: Unto thee, O God, do we give thanks, unto thee do we give thanks: for…
Psalms 75:1–5 opens with “Unto thee, O God, do we give thanks, unto thee do we give thanks: for that thy name is near thy…” and reaches “Lift not up your horn on high: speak not with a stiff neck.” by its final verse. That movement develops the focus on the wording and movement of this passage, with particular weight carried by horn, Lift, thanks.
Psalms 75:1-5
King James Version1Unto 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.
Psalms 75:6-10
6–10: For promotion cometh neither from the east, nor from the west, nor from…
Psalms 75:6–10 opens with “For promotion cometh neither from the east, nor from the west, nor from the south.” and reaches “All the horns of the wicked also will I cut off; but the horns of the righteous shall be…” by its final verse. That movement develops the focus on the wording and movement of this passage, with particular weight carried by horns, wicked, cometh.
Context that brings the passage to life
“For promotion cometh neither from the east, nor from the west, nor from the south.” This line supplies a reason, result, or conclusion. It should stay attached to the claim or action that gives it meaning.
Psalms 75:6-10
King James Version6For promotion cometh neither from the east, nor from the west, nor from the south.
7But God is the judge: he putteth down one, and setteth up another.
8For in the hand of the LORD there is a cup, and the wine is red; it is full of mixture; and he poureth out of the same: but the dregs thereof, all the wicked of the earth shall wring them out, and drink them.
9But I will declare for ever; I will sing praises to the God of Jacob.
10All the horns of the wicked also will I cut off; but the horns of the righteous shall be exalted.
Details worth noticing
The opening image
Psalms 75:1 begins with “Unto thee, O God, do we give thanks, unto thee do we give thanks: for that thy name is near thy wondrous works declare.”
Where the chapter turns
Psalms 75:7 forms a natural hinge: “But God is the judge: he putteth down one, and setteth up another.”
The final note
Psalms 75:10 leaves the reader with “All the horns of the wicked also will I cut off; but the horns of the righteous shall be exalted.”
A word trail through the chapter
The words wicked, declare, earth, horn, horns, judge help reveal the chapter’s repeated concerns.
KJV words made clear
- unto
- to
- thee
- you
- thy
- your
Text first
Where readers differ
The chapter summary begins with what the passage says and how its parts fit together. It does not assume one denomination has already settled every question. Where a conclusion depends on a tradition, literary theory, or historical reconstruction, that dependence is named openly.
The KJV text is presented first. Interpretive conclusions are labeled, and differences are introduced only when they help a reader understand why serious communities do not always reach the same answer.
Comparative interpretive notes for this chapter are in preparation. Until reviewed notes are ready, this page separates the KJV text from summary and application without claiming that serious readers agree on every question.