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Psalms 75:1

Psalms 75:1
To the chief Musician, Altaschith, A Psalm or Song of Asaph. Unto thee, O God, do we give thanks, unto thee do we give thanks: for that thy name is near thy wondrous works declare.

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Trusted original commentary from respected historical Bible scholars and theologians.

Baptist theologian, 1697–1771

Gill's Exposition

Unto thee, O God, do we give thanks,.... Either David and his men, when he was delivered from Saul, and raised to the kingdom, or the Jews upon their return from the Babylonish captivity; or rather…

Presbyterian pastor, 1798–1870

Barnes' Notes

Unto thee, O God, do we give thanks - We, the people; language which would be appropriate to public thanksgiving - showing that the psalm was designed for public use. The reasons for this public…

Nonconformist minister, 1662–1714

Matthew Henry

Psalms 75:1-5

In these verses,

I. The psalmist gives to God the praise of his advancement to honour and power, and the other great things he had done for him and for his people Israel (Psa 75:1): Unto thee, O God!…

Academic commentary, 1882–1921

Cambridge Bible

The theme of the Psalm: thanksgiving for the recent manifestation of God's presence and power among His people.

forthat thy nameis near thy wondrous works declare The A.V., retained in R.V. marg.,…