Psalms 75

1 For the leader; al tashheth. A psalm of Asaph, a song. We praise you, God, we praise you: we would call on your name and declare your wonders.

For the music director. A psalm of Asaph. According to “Do Not Destroy.” A song. We thank you, God, we thank you because you are close beside us. People tell about the wonderful things you have done.

2 ‘At the time I choose, I will judge fairly.

God says, “When the time I have decided comes, I will judge fairly.

3 Though earth melt and all her inhabitants, it is I who keep steady her pillars.’ (Selah)

When the earth quakes, and all its inhabitants tremble, I am the one who holds it steady. (Selah)

4 I say to the boasters, ‘Boast not’; to the wicked, ‘Lift not up your horn:

To those who boast I say, ‘Don't boast!’ I tell the wicked, ‘Don't be proud!’

5 lift not your horn on high, speak not boldly against the Rock.’

No, don't be proud and arrogant, insulting heaven.”

6 For not from east nor west, not from desert nor mountains;

For no one, from the east to the west, or from the wilderness, should think so highly of themselves.

7 but God himself is the judge, humbling one and exalting another.

God is the one who decides—who he will bring down and who he will lift up.

8 In the hand of the Lord is a cup foaming wine, richly spiced. Out of this he pours a draught, and all the wicked of earth must drain it down to the dregs.

For the Lord has a cup in his hand, full of bubbling wine mixed with spices. He pours it out, and all the wicked drink it deeply, down to the last drop.

9 But I will rejoice forever, singing praise to the God of Jacob.

But I will speak about you forever. I will sing praises to the God of Jacob.

10 I will hew all the horns of the wicked, but the horns of the just shall be lifted.

For God says, “I will break the power of the wicked; but I will give my support to those who do what is good.”