Psalms 75:4
Psalms 75:4 in Multiple Translations
I say to the proud, ‘Do not boast,’ and to the wicked, ‘Do not lift up your horn.
I said unto the fools, Deal not foolishly: and to the wicked, Lift not up the horn:
I said unto the arrogant, Deal not arrogantly; And to the wicked, Lift not up the horn:
I say to the men of pride, Let your pride be gone: and to the sinners, Let not your horn be lifted up.
To those who boast I say, ‘Don't boast!’ I tell the wicked, ‘Don't be proud!’
I saide vnto the foolish, Be not so foolish, and to the wicked, Lift not vp the horne.
I have said to the boastful, 'Be not boastful,' And to the wicked, 'Raise not up a horn.'
I said to the arrogant, “Don’t boast!” I said to the wicked, “Don’t lift up the horn.
I said to the fools, Deal not foolishly; and to the wicked, Lift not up the horn:
There hath he broken the powers of bows, the shield, the sword, and the battie.
I say to people who ◄boast/talk proudly about themselves►, ‘Stop bragging!’ and I say to wicked people, ‘Do not proudly do things to show how great you are [IDM]!
Berean Amplified Bible — Psalms 75:4
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Psalms 75:4 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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נְֽמֹגִ֗ים
אֶ֥רֶץ
וְ/כָל
יֹשְׁבֶ֑י/הָ
אָנֹכִ֨י
תִכַּ֖נְתִּי
עַמּוּדֶ֣י/הָ
סֶּֽלָה
נְֽמֹגִ֗ים
mûwg
H4127
to melt
V-Niphal
אֶ֥רֶץ
ʼerets
H776
land
N-cs
וְ/כָל
kôl
H3605
all
Conj | N-ms
יֹשְׁבֶ֑י/הָ
yâshab
H3427
to dwell
V-Qal | Suff
אָנֹכִ֨י
ʼânôkîy
H595
I
Pron
תִכַּ֖נְתִּי
tâkan
H8505
to measure
V-Piel-Perf-1cs
עַמּוּדֶ֣י/הָ
ʻammûwd
H5982
pillar
N-mp | Suff
סֶּֽלָה
çelâh
H5542
Selah
Part
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Hebrew Word Reference — Psalms 75:4
נְֽמֹגִ֗ים
mûwg
H4127
"to melt"
V-Niphal
To melt means to soften or dissolve, and can also describe feeling faint or fearful. In the Bible, it is used to describe times when people are overwhelmed or weakened, such as in the book of Psalms.
Definition: 1) to melt, cause to melt 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to melt, faint 1a2) to cause to melt 1b) (Niphal) to melt away 1c) (Polel) to soften, dissolve, dissipate 1d) (Hithpolel) to melt, flow
Usage: Occurs in 17 OT verses. KJV: consume, dissolve, (be) faint(-hearted), melt (away), make soft. See also: Exodus 15:15; Psalms 107:26; Psalms 46:7.
אֶ֥רֶץ
ʼerets
H776
"land"
N-cs
The land or earth refers to the soil or ground, and can also mean a country, territory, or region. In the Bible, it is used to describe the earth and its inhabitants, and is often translated as 'land' or 'country'.
Definition: : soil 1) land, earth 1a) earth 1a1) whole earth (as opposed to a part) 1a2) earth (as opposed to heaven) 1a3) earth (inhabitants) 1b) land 1b1) country, territory 1b2) district, region 1b3) tribal territory 1b4) piece of ground 1b5) land of Canaan, Israel 1b6) inhabitants of land 1b7) Sheol, land without return, (under) world 1b8) city (-state) 1c) ground, surface of the earth 1c1) ground 1c2) soil 1d) (in phrases) 1d1) people of the land 1d2) space or distance of country (in measurements of distance) 1d3) level or plain country 1d4) land of the living 1d5) end(s) of the earth 1e) (almost wholly late in usage) 1e1) lands, countries 1e1a) often in contrast to Canaan
Usage: Occurs in 2190 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] common, country, earth, field, ground, land, [idiom] natins, way, [phrase] wilderness, world. See also: Genesis 1:1; Genesis 18:18; Genesis 42:13.
וְ/כָל
kôl
H3605
"all"
Conj | N-ms
The Hebrew word for 'all' or 'everything' is used throughout the Bible, like in Genesis 1:31, where God sees all He has made as very good. It encompasses the entirety of something, whether people, things, or situations.
Definition: 1) all, the whole 1a) all, the whole of 1b) any, each, every, anything 1c) totality, everything Aramaic equivalent: kol (כֹּל "all" H3606)
Usage: Occurs in 4242 OT verses. KJV: (in) all (manner, (ye)), altogether, any (manner), enough, every (one, place, thing), howsoever, as many as, (no-) thing, ought, whatsoever, (the) whole, whoso(-ever). See also: Genesis 1:21; Genesis 17:10; Genesis 41:40.
יֹשְׁבֶ֑י/הָ
yâshab
H3427
"to dwell"
V-Qal | Suff
This verb means to sit or dwell, and can also mean to remain or abide. It's used in the Bible to describe people living in a place or staying with someone, like in the book of Genesis.
Definition: 1) to dwell, remain, sit, abide 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to sit, sit down 1a2) to be set 1a3) to remain, stay 1a4) to dwell, have one's abode 1b) (Niphal) to be inhabited 1c) (Piel) to set, place 1d) (Hiphil) 1d1) to cause to sit 1d2) to cause to abide, set 1d3) to cause to dwell 1d4) to cause (cities) to be inhabited 1d5) to marry (give an dwelling to) 1e) (Hophal) 1e1) to be inhabited 1e2) to make to dwell Aramaic equivalent: ye.tiv (יְתִב "to dwell" H3488)
Usage: Occurs in 977 OT verses. KJV: (make to) abide(-ing), continue, (cause to, make to) dwell(-ing), ease self, endure, establish, [idiom] fail, habitation, haunt, (make to) inhabit(-ant), make to keep (house), lurking, [idiom] marry(-ing), (bring again to) place, remain, return, seat, set(-tle), (down-) sit(-down, still, -ting down, -ting (place) -uate), take, tarry. See also: Genesis 4:16; Leviticus 25:18; Joshua 13:6.
אָנֹכִ֨י
ʼânôkîy
H595
"I"
Pron
This simple Hebrew word just means 'I', referring to the speaker, like in Genesis 27 where Esau says 'I' when talking to his father Isaac.
Definition: I (first pers. sing.) Another spelling of a.ni (אֲנִי, אָֽנֹכִ֫י "I" H0589)
Usage: Occurs in 335 OT verses. KJV: I, me, [idiom] which. See also: Genesis 3:10; Deuteronomy 11:26; 2 Samuel 3:39.
תִכַּ֖נְתִּי
tâkan
H8505
"to measure"
V-Piel-Perf-1cs
Means to measure or balance something, like weighing goods in trade, or estimating the value of something, as in Proverbs 24. It involves evaluating or testing something to determine its worth.
Definition: 1) to regulate, measure, estimate, ponder, balance, make even, level, weigh, be equal, be weighed out, test, prove 1a) (Qal) estimate (participle) 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to be estimated 1b2) to be made even or right, be adjusted to the standard 1c) (Piel) to weigh out, mete out 1d) (Pual) 1d1) to be weighed out, be measured out 1d2) measured out (participle)
Usage: Occurs in 13 OT verses. KJV: bear up, direct, be (un-)equal, mete, ponder, tell, weigh. See also: 1 Samuel 2:3; Proverbs 24:12; Psalms 75:4.
עַמּוּדֶ֣י/הָ
ʻammûwd
H5982
"pillar"
N-mp | Suff
In the Bible, this Hebrew word refers to a pillar or column, often used as a symbol of strength or support. It can also describe a platform or a stand, like a column of smoke rising into the air. The word is used in various contexts, including architecture and nature.
Definition: 1) pillar, column 1a) pillar 1b) column, upright 1c) column (of smoke)
Usage: Occurs in 84 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] apiece, pillar. See also: Exodus 13:21; 1 Kings 7:3; Psalms 75:4.
סֶּֽלָה
çelâh
H5542
"Selah"
Part
Selah is a musical term in the Bible that signals a pause or interruption in the music, like a rest in a song, often used in Psalms. It is a technical term that sets a moment for reflection and contemplation, as seen in Psalm 3:2.
Definition: § 1) to lift up, exalt 1a) Selah 1a1) a technical musical term probably showing accentuation, pause, interruption
Usage: Occurs in 74 OT verses. KJV: Selah. See also: Psalms 3:3; Psalms 62:5; Psalms 3:5.
Study Notes — Psalms 75:4
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- Context
- Cross References
- Psalms 75:4 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Psalms 75:4
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 75:4
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Psalms 75:4
- Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 75:4
- Ellicott's Commentary on Psalms 75:4
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Psalms 75:4
- Cambridge Bible on Psalms 75:4
- Barnes' Notes on Psalms 75:4
- Whedon's Commentary on Psalms 75:4
- Sermons on Psalms 75:4
Context — God’s Righteous Judgment
2“When I choose a time, I will judge fairly.
3When the earth and all its dwellers quake, it is I who bear up its pillars. Selah
4I say to the proud, ‘Do not boast,’ and to the wicked, ‘Do not lift up your horn.
5Do not lift up your horn against heaven or speak with an outstretched neck.’” 6For exaltation comes neither from east nor west, nor out of the desert,Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Zechariah 1:21 | “What are these coming to do?” I asked. And He replied, “These are the horns that scattered Judah so that no one could raise his head; but the craftsmen have come to terrify them and throw down these horns of the nations that have lifted up their horns against the land of Judah to scatter it.” |
| 2 | Proverbs 1:22 | “How long, O simple ones, will you love your simple ways? How long will scoffers delight in their scorn and fools hate knowledge? |
| 3 | Proverbs 8:5 | O simple ones, learn to be shrewd; O fools, gain understanding. |
| 4 | Psalms 89:17 | For You are the glory of their strength, and by Your favor our horn is exalted. |
| 5 | Psalms 148:14 | He has raised up a horn for His people, the praise of all His saints, of Israel, a people near to Him. Hallelujah! |
| 6 | Psalms 82:2–8 | “How long will you judge unjustly and show partiality to the wicked? Selah Defend the cause of the weak and fatherless; uphold the rights of the afflicted and oppressed. Rescue the weak and needy; save them from the hand of the wicked. They do not know or understand; they wander in the darkness; all the foundations of the earth are shaken. I have said, ‘You are gods; you are all sons of the Most High.’ But like mortals you will die, and like rulers you will fall.” Arise, O God, judge the earth, for all the nations are Your inheritance. |
| 7 | Psalms 94:8 | Take notice, O senseless among the people! O fools, when will you be wise? |
| 8 | Daniel 7:20–21 | I also wanted to know about the ten horns on its head and the other horn that came up, before which three of them fell—the horn whose appearance was more imposing than the others, with eyes and with a mouth that spoke words of arrogance. As I watched, this horn was waging war against the saints and prevailing against them, |
| 9 | Proverbs 9:6 | Leave your folly behind, and you will live; walk in the way of understanding.” |
Psalms 75:4 Summary
[This verse is a reminder from God to stay humble and not to brag or boast about our own strength or achievements. As it says in Jeremiah 9:23-24, we should not boast in our wisdom, wealth, or power, but instead, boast in knowing and understanding God. When we start to think too highly of ourselves, God reminds us that He is the one who gives and takes away, and that we should give Him the glory for our successes. By staying humble and recognizing God's sovereignty, we can avoid the trap of pride and instead, experience the joy and peace that comes from trusting in Him, as promised in Proverbs 22:4.]
Frequently Asked Questions
What does it mean to 'lift up your horn' in Psalms 75:4?
In this context, 'lifting up your horn' is a metaphor for boasting or exalting oneself, as seen in other scriptures like Psalms 92:10, where it symbolizes strength and power, but here it's used in a negative sense to denote pride and arrogance.
Who is the proud and the wicked in this verse?
The proud and the wicked refer to those who are arrogant and disobedient to God, as described in Proverbs 21:24, where the proud are called 'haughty' and 'arrogant', and in Psalms 1:1, where the wicked are those who do not follow God's ways.
Why does God tell the proud not to boast?
God tells the proud not to boast because He is the one who gives and takes away, as seen in 1 Samuel 2:7-8, and He will not tolerate pride and arrogance, as stated in Proverbs 16:5, where it says that 'everyone who is proud in heart is an abomination to the Lord'
How does this verse relate to our everyday lives?
This verse reminds us to remain humble and recognize God's sovereignty in our lives, as encouraged in 1 Peter 5:6, where it says to 'humble yourselves, therefore, under God’s mighty hand, that he may lift you up in due time'
Reflection Questions
- What are some areas in my life where I may be 'lifting up my horn' and boasting in my own strength?
- How can I cultivate humility and recognize God's sovereignty in my life, especially in times of success or achievement?
- What are some ways I can 'boast' in the Lord, as encouraged in 2 Corinthians 10:17, and give Him the glory for my accomplishments?
- How can I apply the principle of not boasting to my relationships and interactions with others, and instead, point them to God's greatness?
Gill's Exposition on Psalms 75:4
I said unto the fools,.... To the vain gloriosos, proud boasters, mockers, and scoffers at the day of judgment, and burning of the world: deal not foolishly; by glorying in themselves, boasting of
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 75:4
I said unto the fools, Deal not foolishly: and to the wicked, Lift not up the horn: -In reliance on God's promise (Psalms 75:2-3), Israel warns the haughty foe no more to lift up the neck in pride,
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Psalms 75:4
I said, with authority and command; I charged them. The fools, i.e. the wicked, as that is explained in the next clause. Deal not foolishly; desist from your impious and injurious practices, which shall not now go unpunished, as they have done. Lift not up the horn; do not carry yourselves either arrogantly, boasting of your own strength, or scornfully and maliciously towards me or others of God’ s people.
Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 75:4
Psalms 75:4 I said unto the fools, Deal not foolishly: and to the wicked, Lift not up the horn:Ver. 4. I said unto the fools, Deal not foolishly] Boast not yourselves so proudly and petulantly, but submit to God’ s decree, and my government; how much more to Christ’ s! Lift not up the horn] Metaphora a tauris cornupetis.
Ellicott's Commentary on Psalms 75:4
(4) Fools . . . foolishly.—Better, arrogant . . . arrogantly. See Psalms 73:3. (Comp. 1 Samuel 2:3.)
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Psalms 75:4
Verse 4. I said unto the fools] I have given the idolatrous Chaldeans sufficient warning to abandon their idols, and worship the true God; but they would not. I have also charged the wicked, to whom for a season I have delivered you because of your transgressions, not to lift up their horn-not to use their power to oppress and destroy. They have, notwithstanding, abused their power in the persecutions with which they have afflicted you. For all these things they shall shortly be brought to an awful account. On the term horn, See Clarke on Lu 1:69.
Cambridge Bible on Psalms 75:4
4, 5. A warning to all presumptuous braggarts, based on the Divine utterances of Psa 75:2-3. It is disputed whether the speaker is still God, as in Psalms 75:2-3, or the poet, but the latter alternative is preferable. The interposition of Selah marks the end of the Divine speech, and I said naturally introduces a fresh speaker. Moreover there is no break between Psalms 75:5 and Psalms 75:6, but it is clear that God is no longer speaking in Psalms 75:6-7.
Barnes' Notes on Psalms 75:4
I said unto the fools - To the wicked people in rebellion. Folly and wickedness in the Bible are synonymous terms, as they are identical in fact. See the notes at Psalms 14:1.
Whedon's Commentary on Psalms 75:4
4. I said unto the fools—The king still speaks as God’s vicar. I said to the haughty, who by reason of their successes had grown insolent. Deal not foolishly—Scornfully, boastfully.
Sermons on Psalms 75:4
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Dedication According to Renewed Knowledge by Devern Fromke | In this sermon, the speaker reflects on the past year as a time of both blessings and challenges in their walk with God. They express a belief that God is doing something significa |
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Led by the Spirit of God - Part 5 by Milton Green | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of turning to discipline and reproof. He highlights the need for believers to allow the Spirit of God to control their lives |
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(Proverbs) ch.8:17 - 10:12 by Zac Poonen | In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of hard work and diligence in both the business world and in spiritual life. He references the biblical story of Adam being to |
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Four Types of Leprosy by Andy Brink | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the temporary nature of our physical bodies and the certainty of standing before God to give an account of our lives. He urges listeners to |
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A Class of Sinners Excluded From Mercy. by Edward Payson | Edward Payson preaches about the warning in Isaiah 27:11, emphasizing the error of assuming God's mercy without repentance, highlighting the consequences of neglecting spiritual un |
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The Ruler of the Waves by J.C. Ryle | J.C. Ryle emphasizes the dual nature of Christ as both fully God and fully man, illustrating how His presence does not exempt believers from earthly troubles, as seen in the discip |
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Clement's Zeal by Clement of Rome | Clement of Rome passionately addresses the crowd, rebuking them for their rejection of God's counsel and truth, despite it being clearly presented to them through heralds. He lamen |