Psalm 75:7
βBut God is the judge: he putteth down one, and setteth up another.β
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Read in Psalm 75Meaning
The verse belongs to a liturgical poem that thanks God, warns arrogant power, and trusts equitable divine judgment.
Warning against arrogant self-exaltation
The verse locates stability, judgment, and exaltation in God's justice rather than human boasting.
Read carefully
Psalm 75 assigns judgment to God and confronts arrogant power; it does not authorize private retaliation or coercion.
Reflection
Practice gratitude, refuse self-exaltation, use power responsibly, and entrust final judgment to God.