Psalm 75:2-5
King James Version
2 When I shall receive the congregation I will judge uprightly.
3 The earth and all the inhabitants thereof are dissolved: I bear up the pillars of it. Selah.
4 I said unto the fools, Deal not foolishly: and to the wicked, Lift not up the horn:
5 Lift not up your horn on high: speak not with a stiff neck.
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Psalm 75:2-5
New International Version
2 You say, “I choose the appointed time;(A)
    it is I who judge with equity.(B)
3 When the earth and all its people quake,(C)
    it is I who hold its pillars(D) firm.[a]
4 To the arrogant(E) I say, ‘Boast no more,’(F)
    and to the wicked, ‘Do not lift up your horns.[b](G)
5 Do not lift your horns against heaven;
    do not speak so defiantly.(H)’”
Footnotes
- Psalm 75:3 The Hebrew has Selah (a word of uncertain meaning) here.
- Psalm 75:4 Horns here symbolize strength; also in verses 5 and 10.
Psalm 75:2-5
English Standard Version
2 “At (A)the set time that I appoint
    I will judge (B)with equity.
3 When the earth (C)totters, and all its inhabitants,
    it is I who keep steady its (D)pillars. Selah
4 I say to the boastful, ‘Do not boast,’
    and to the wicked, (E)‘Do not lift up your horn;
5 do not lift up your horn on high,
    or speak with haughty neck.’”
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