Psalm 75:2

New English Translation

²God says,^[a]
“At the appointed times,^[b]
I judge^[c] fairly.

Psalm 75:2 tn The words “God says” are not in the Hebrew text, but are supplied in the translation to clarify that God speaks in vv. 2-3.
Psalm 75:2 tn Heb “when I take an appointed time.”
Psalm 75:2 tn Heb “I, [in] fairness, I judge.” The statement is understood in a generalizing sense; God typically executes fair judgment as he governs the world. One could take this as referring to an anticipated (future) judgment, “I will judge.”

Psalm 75:3

New English Translation

³When the earth and all its inhabitants dissolve in fear,^[a]
I make its pillars secure.”^[b] (Selah)

Psalm 75:3 tn Heb “melt.”
Psalm 75:3 tn The statement is understood in a generalizing sense; God typically prevents the world from being overrun by chaos. One could take this as referring to an anticipated event, “I will make its pillars secure.”

¹⁰God says,^[a]
“I will bring down all the power of the wicked;
the godly will be victorious.”^[b]

Psalm 75:10 tn The words “God says” are not in the Hebrew text. They are supplied in the translation to clarify that God speaks in v. 10.
Psalm 75:10 tn Heb “and all the horns of the wicked I will cut off, the horns of the godly will be lifted up.” The imagery of the wild ox’s horn is once more utilized (see vv. 4-5).

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