Psalm Chapter 76 KJV
King James Version, Holy Bible
1 In Judah is God known: his name is great in Israel.
2 In Salem also is his tabernacle, and his dwelling place in Zion.
3 There brake he the arrows of the bow, the shield, and the sword, and the battle. Selah.
4 Thou art more glorious and excellent than the mountains of prey.
5 The stouthearted are spoiled, they have slept their sleep: and none of the men of might have found their hands.
Psalms Chapter 76 (Old Testament)
6 At thy rebuke, O God of Jacob, both the chariot and horse are cast into a dead sleep.
7 Thou, even thou, art to be feared: and who may stand in thy sight when once thou art angry?
8 Thou didst cause judgment to be heard from heaven; the earth feared, and was still,
9 When God arose to judgment, to save all the meek of the earth. Selah.
10 Surely the wrath of man shall praise thee: the remainder of wrath shalt thou restrain.
11 Vow, and pay unto the Lord your God: let all that be round about him bring presents unto him that ought to be feared.
12 He shall cut off the spirit of princes: he is terrible to the kings of the earth.
Biblical Scholar On This Chapter:
| Scholar (Institution & Dates) | Work | View on Psalm 76 |
|---|---|---|
| Hugh Binning (University of Glasgow, 1627–1653) | Sermons on the Psalms | The Psalm proclaims God’s power to subdue nations and instills confidence in His protection. |
| William Lowth (University of Oxford, 1660–1732) | Commentary on the Psalms | Emphasizes the awe-inspiring justice of God against the wicked and the comfort it brings to the faithful. |
| Johann Albrecht Bengel (University of Tübingen, 1687–1752) | Gnomon Novi Testamenti | Declares that God’s majesty manifests through both historical victories and moral governance. |
| Philip Doddridge (Northampton Academy, 1702–1751) | Family Expositor | God’s supremacy over all earthly powers encourages devotion and trust. |
| James Durham (St Andrews / Edinburgh, 1622–1658) | Commentary on the Psalms | The Psalm inspires both reverence for God’s authority and hope for His deliverance. |
