Psalms 76 - Meaning, Themes & Application

" [[To the chief Musician on Neginoth, A Psalm or Song of Asaph.]] In Judah is God known: his name is great in Israel. "

" In Salem also is his tabernacle, and his dwelling place in Zion. "

" There brake he the arrows of the bow, the shield, and the sword, and the battle. Selah. "

" Thou art more glorious and excellent than the mountains of prey. "

" The stouthearted are spoiled, they have slept their sleep: and none of the men of might have found their hands. "

" At thy rebuke, O God of Jacob, both the chariot and horse are cast into a dead sleep. "

" Thou, even thou, art to be feared: and who may stand in thy sight when once thou art angry? "

" Thou didst cause judgment to be heard from heaven; the earth feared, and was still, "

Psalms 76:8 means God’s decisions and warnings are so powerful that the whole earth stops and pays attention. He speaks from heaven with authority. In …

" When God arose to judgment, to save all the meek of the earth. Selah. "

" Surely the wrath of man shall praise thee: the remainder of wrath shalt thou restrain. "

Psalms 76:10 means that even human anger and evil plans cannot stop God; instead, He can turn them around to fulfill His purposes, and He …

" Vow, and pay unto the LORD your God: let all that be round about him bring presents unto him that ought to be feared. "

" He shall cut off the spirit of princes: he is terrible to the kings of the earth. "

Psalms 76:12 means God can quickly humble powerful leaders who act with pride or injustice. No one is too important to answer to Him. In …