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he decides who will rise and who will fall.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/psalms/75.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />but it is God who executes judgment, putting down one and lifting up another.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/psalms/75.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />but it is God who judges; He brings down one and exalts another.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/psalms/75.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />But God <i>is</i> the judge: he putteth down one, and setteth up another.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/psalms/75.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />But God <i>is</i> the Judge: He puts down one, And exalts another.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/psalms/75.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />But God is the Judge; He puts down one and exalts another.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/psalms/75.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />But God is the Judge; He puts down one and exalts another.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/psalms/75.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />But God is the Judge; He puts down one, and exalts another.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/psalms/75.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />But God is the Judge; He puts down one and raises up another.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/psalms/75.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />But God is the Judge; He puts down one and lifts up another.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/psalms/75.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />for God is the Judge: He brings down one and exalts another.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/psalms/75.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />for God is the Judge: He brings down one and exalts another. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/psalms/75.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />But God is the judge: He putteth down one, and lifteth up another.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/psalms/75.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />You are the one who judges. You can take away power and give it to others. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/psalms/75.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />But God is the judge: he putteth down one, and lifteth up another.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/psalms/75.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />God alone is the judge. He punishes one person and rewards another.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/psalms/75.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />it is God who is the judge, condemning some and acquitting others. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/psalms/75.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />since God is the judge. This one he will debase or that one he will exalt.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/psalms/75.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />but it is God who judges; He brings down one and exalts another.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/psalms/75.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />For God is the judge! He brings one down and exalts another. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/psalms/75.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />But God is the judge. He puts down one, and lifts up another.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/psalms/75.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />But God is the judge: he putteth down one, and setteth up another.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/psalms/75.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />But God is the judge. He puts down one, and lifts up another. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/psalms/75.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />But God [is] judging, "" This He makes low—and this He lifts up.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/psalms/75.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> But God is judge, This He maketh low -- and this He lifteth up.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/psalms/75.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />For God is judge: he will humble this, and this he will lift up.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/psalms/75.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />for God is the judge. One he putteth down, and another he lifteth up: <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/psalms/75.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br /><V 74:8>For God is judge. This one he humbles and that one he exalts.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/psalms/75.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />But from God who decides, who brings some low and raises others high. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/psalms/75.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />but it is God who executes judgment, putting down one and lifting up another.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/psalms/75.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />But God is the judge; he puts down one, and sets up another.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/psalms/75.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />Because God is the Judge; he brings down this one and he raises that one.<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/psalms/75.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />For God is judge; He putteth down one, and lifteth up another.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/psalms/75.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />For God is the judge; he puts down one, and raises up another.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/psalms/75-7.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/nFaD2oDhKPc?start=9204" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/psalms/75.htm">We Give Thanks, for Your Name is Near</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">6</span>For exaltation comes neither from east nor west, nor out of the desert, <span class="reftext">7</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/3588.htm" title="3588: kî- (Conj) -- That, for, when. ">but</a> <a href="/hebrew/430.htm" title="430: ’ĕ·lō·hîm (N-mp) -- Plural of 'elowahh; gods in the ordinary sense; but specifically used of the supreme God">it is God</a> <a href="/hebrew/8199.htm" title="8199: šō·p̄êṭ (V-Qal-Prtcpl-ms) -- To judge, govern. ">who judges;</a> <a href="/hebrew/8213.htm" title="8213: yaš·pîl (V-Hifil-Imperf-3ms) -- To be or become low, to be abased. A primitive root; to depress or sink.">He brings down</a> <a href="/hebrew/2088.htm" title="2088: zeh (Pro-ms) -- This, here. A primitive word; the masculine demonstrative pronoun, this or that.">one</a> <a href="/hebrew/7311.htm" title="7311: yā·rîm (V-Hifil-Imperf-3ms) -- To be high or exalted, rise. A primitive root; to be high actively, to rise or raise.">and exalts</a> <a href="/hebrew/2088.htm" title="2088: wə·zeh (Conj-w:: Pro-ms) -- This, here. A primitive word; the masculine demonstrative pronoun, this or that.">another.</a> </span><span class="reftext">8</span>For a cup is in the hand of the LORD, full of foaming wine mixed with spices. He pours from His cup, and all the wicked of the earth drink it down to the dregs.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/daniel/2-21.htm">Daniel 2:21</a></span><br />He changes the times and seasons; He removes kings and establishes them. He gives wisdom to the wise and knowledge to the discerning.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_samuel/2-7.htm">1 Samuel 2:7-8</a></span><br />The LORD sends poverty and wealth; He humbles and He exalts. / He raises the poor from the dust and lifts the needy from the ash heap. He seats them among princes and bestows on them a throne of honor. For the foundations of the earth are the LORD’s, and upon them He has set the world.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/james/4-10.htm">James 4:10</a></span><br />Humble yourselves before the Lord, and He will exalt you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/1-52.htm">Luke 1:52</a></span><br />He has brought down rulers from their thrones, but has exalted the humble.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_peter/5-6.htm">1 Peter 5:6</a></span><br />Humble yourselves, therefore, under God’s mighty hand, so that in due time He may exalt you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/job/5-11.htm">Job 5:11</a></span><br />He sets the lowly on high, so that mourners are lifted to safety.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/46-10.htm">Isaiah 46:10</a></span><br />I declare the end from the beginning, and from ancient times what is still to come. I say, ‘My purpose will stand, and all My good pleasure I will accomplish.’<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/romans/13-1.htm">Romans 13:1</a></span><br />Everyone must submit himself to the governing authorities, for there is no authority except that which is from God. The authorities that exist have been appointed by God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/21-1.htm">Proverbs 21:1</a></span><br />The king’s heart is a waterway in the hand of the LORD; He directs it where He pleases.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/23-12.htm">Matthew 23:12</a></span><br />For whoever exalts himself will be humbled, and whoever humbles himself will be exalted.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ezekiel/21-26.htm">Ezekiel 21:26</a></span><br />This is what the Lord GOD says: ‘Remove the turban, and take off the crown. Things will not remain as they are: Exalt the lowly and bring low the exalted.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/john/19-11.htm">John 19:11</a></span><br />Jesus answered, “You would have no authority over Me if it were not given to you from above. Therefore the one who handed Me over to you is guilty of greater sin.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/14-24.htm">Isaiah 14:24</a></span><br />The LORD of Hosts has sworn: “Surely, as I have planned, so will it be; as I have purposed, so will it stand.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/29-12.htm">1 Chronicles 29:12</a></span><br />Both riches and honor come from You, and You are the ruler over all. In Your hands are power and might to exalt and give strength to all.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/17-26.htm">Acts 17:26</a></span><br />From one man He made every nation of men, that they should inhabit the whole earth; and He determined their appointed times and the boundaries of their lands.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">But God is the judge: he puts down one, and sets up another.</p><p class="hdg">God</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/50-6.htm">Psalm 50:6</a></b></br> And the heavens shall declare his righteousness: for God <i>is</i> judge himself. Selah.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/58-11.htm">Psalm 58:11</a></b></br> So that a man shall say, Verily <i>there is</i> a reward for the righteous: verily he is a God that judgeth in the earth.</p><p class="hdg">he putteth</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/113-7.htm">Psalm 113:7,8</a></b></br> He raiseth up the poor out of the dust, <i>and</i> lifteth the needy out of the dunghill; … </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/1_samuel/2-7.htm">1 Samuel 2:7,8</a></b></br> The LORD maketh poor, and maketh rich: he bringeth low, and lifteth up… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/1_samuel/15-23.htm">1 Samuel 15:23,28</a></b></br> For rebellion <i>is as</i> the sin of witchcraft, and stubbornness <i>is as</i> iniquity and idolatry. Because thou hast rejected the word of the LORD, he hath also rejected thee from <i>being</i> king… </p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/job/36-22.htm">Exalteth</a> <a href="/job/36-7.htm">Exalts</a> <a href="/psalms/18-47.htm">Executes</a> <a href="/psalms/75-2.htm">Judge</a> <a href="/psalms/58-11.htm">Judges</a> <a href="/psalms/72-2.htm">Judgment</a> <a href="/psalms/3-3.htm">Lifts</a> <a href="/psalms/74-21.htm">Low</a> <a href="/psalms/68-6.htm">Maketh</a> <a href="/psalms/68-6.htm">Puts</a> <a href="/psalms/40-3.htm">Putteth</a> <a href="/psalms/33-7.htm">Putting</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/psalms/113-7.htm">Exalteth</a> <a href="/proverbs/14-29.htm">Exalts</a> <a href="/psalms/103-6.htm">Executes</a> <a href="/psalms/76-9.htm">Judge</a> <a href="/psalms/82-1.htm">Judges</a> <a href="/psalms/76-8.htm">Judgment</a> <a href="/psalms/107-25.htm">Lifts</a> <a href="/psalms/79-8.htm">Low</a> <a href="/psalms/77-6.htm">Maketh</a> <a href="/psalms/76-12.htm">Puts</a> <a href="/psalms/105-29.htm">Putteth</a> <a href="/proverbs/9-1.htm">Putting</a><div class="vheading2">Psalm 75</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/75-1.htm">The prophet praises God</a></span><br><span class="reftext">2. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/75-2.htm">He promises to judge uprightly</a></span><br><span class="reftext">4. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/75-4.htm">He rebukes the proud by consideration of God's providence</a></span><br><span class="reftext">9. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/75-9.htm">He praises God, and promises to execute justice.</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div><br /><br /> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> <br /><br /> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/psalms/75.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/psalms/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/psalms/75.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div><b>but it is God who judges;</b><br>This phrase emphasizes the sovereignty and ultimate authority of God in matters of judgment. In the biblical context, God is often portrayed as the supreme judge who discerns the hearts and actions of individuals and nations. This aligns with passages such as <a href="/genesis/18-25.htm">Genesis 18:25</a>, where Abraham acknowledges God as the Judge of all the earth. The concept of God as judge is central to the biblical narrative, underscoring His righteousness and justice. In the cultural context of ancient Israel, judges were leaders who delivered and guided the people, but this phrase elevates God above human judges, affirming His divine prerogative to judge rightly.<p><b>He brings down one</b><br>This part of the verse reflects the biblical theme of God's control over the rise and fall of individuals and nations. Historical examples include the fall of King Saul and the rise of King David, as seen in <a href="/1_samuel/15.htm">1 Samuel 15-16</a>. The phrase suggests that God actively intervenes in human affairs, humbling those who are proud or wicked. This is echoed in the story of Nebuchadnezzar in <a href="/daniel/4.htm">Daniel 4</a>, where God humbles the Babylonian king to demonstrate His power and sovereignty. Theologically, it serves as a reminder of the transient nature of human power and the futility of pride.<p><b>and exalts another.</b><br>This phrase complements the previous one, highlighting God's ability to elevate those whom He chooses. Biblically, this is seen in the elevation of Joseph from a prisoner to a ruler in Egypt (Genesis 41) and the anointing of David as king despite his humble beginnings (1 Samuel 16). It underscores the biblical principle that God honors humility and righteousness, as seen in <a href="/james/4-10.htm">James 4:10</a>, "Humble yourselves before the Lord, and He will lift you up." This also points to the ultimate exaltation of Jesus Christ, who, though humbled in His incarnation and crucifixion, was exalted by God through His resurrection and ascension (<a href="/philippians/2-9.htm">Philippians 2:9-11</a>). This phrase reassures believers of God's just and sovereign plan, where He rewards faithfulness and humility.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/g/god.htm">God</a></b><br>The central figure in this verse, God is depicted as the ultimate judge who has the authority to bring down or exalt individuals according to His will.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_psalmist.htm">The Psalmist</a></b><br>Traditionally attributed to Asaph, the Psalmist is the one who communicates this truth about God's sovereignty and justice.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_exalted_and_the_humbled.htm">The Exalted and the Humbled</a></b><br>These are the individuals or groups whom God chooses to raise up or bring down, illustrating His control over human affairs.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/g/god's_sovereignty.htm">God's Sovereignty</a></b><br>Recognize that God is the ultimate authority over all human affairs. His judgments are perfect and just, and He alone has the power to exalt or humble.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/h/humility_before_god.htm">Humility Before God</a></b><br>Embrace humility, understanding that any position or status we hold is by God's grace. We should not seek self-exaltation but trust in God's timing and purpose.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/trust_in_divine_justice.htm">Trust in Divine Justice</a></b><br>In times of injustice or when witnessing the exaltation of the unrighteous, trust that God is the righteous judge who will ultimately set things right.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/c/contentment_in_god's_plan.htm">Contentment in God's Plan</a></b><br>Find peace in knowing that God’s plan is perfect. Whether we are in a season of being brought low or lifted high, God’s purpose is being fulfilled.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/p/prayer_for_wisdom.htm">Prayer for Wisdom</a></b><br>Seek God's wisdom to understand His will and to respond appropriately to His exaltation or humbling in our lives.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_psalm_75.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Psalm 75</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_does_the_bible_view_karma.htm">What is the Bible's perspective on karma?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_does_justice_seem_delayed.htm">Psalm 75:2 speaks of God’s perfect timing in judgment, yet history is filled with prolonged injustices; why does justice appear delayed or absent?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_does_1_samuel_2_7_align_with_wealth_facts.htm">In 1 Samuel 2:7, where God is said to make people poor or rich, how does this square with observable facts about wealth distribution and free will? </a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/does_abimelech's_rule_conflict_with_ot.htm">Does the account of Abimelech’s violent rule conflict with other Old Testament portrayals of just leadership (Judges 9:22–24)? </a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/psalms/75.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 7.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">But God is the Judge</span> (comp. <a href="/psalms/50-6.htm">Psalm 50:6</a>; <a href="/psalms/82-1.htm">Psalm 82:1</a>; <a href="/psalms/94-2.htm">Psalm 94:2</a>; and, especially, the original of all the later passages, <a href="/genesis/18-25.htm">Genesis 18:25</a>). <span class="cmt_word">He putteth down one, and setteth up</span> (or, <span class="accented">exalteth</span>) <span class="accented"><span class="cmt_word"></span>another</span> (comp. <a href="/1_samuel/2-7.htm">1 Samuel 2:7</a>; <a href="/daniel/2-21.htm">Daniel 2:21</a>; <a href="/daniel/4-17.htm">Daniel 4:17</a>). True equally of nations and of individuals. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/psalms/75-7.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div><span class="word">but</span><br /><span class="heb">כִּֽי־</span> <span class="translit">(kî-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunction<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> </span><span class="str2">A relative conjunction</span><br /><br /><span class="word">it is God</span><br /><span class="heb">אֱלֹהִ֥ים</span> <span class="translit">(’ĕ·lō·hîm)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_430.htm">Strong's 430: </a> </span><span class="str2">gods -- the supreme God, magistrates, a superlative</span><br /><br /><span class="word">who judges;</span><br /><span class="heb">שֹׁפֵ֑ט</span> <span class="translit">(šō·p̄êṭ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_8199.htm">Strong's 8199: </a> </span><span class="str2">To judge, pronounce sentence, to vindicate, punish, to govern, to litigate</span><br /><br /><span class="word">He brings one down</span><br /><span class="heb">יַ֝שְׁפִּ֗יל</span> <span class="translit">(yaš·pîl)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Hifil - Imperfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_8213.htm">Strong's 8213: </a> </span><span class="str2">To be or become low, to be abased</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and exalts</span><br /><span class="heb">יָרִֽים׃</span> <span class="translit">(yā·rîm)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Hifil - Imperfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7311.htm">Strong's 7311: </a> </span><span class="str2">To be high actively, to rise, raise</span><br /><br /><span class="word">another.</span><br /><span class="heb">וְזֶ֣ה</span> <span class="translit">(wə·zeh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Pronoun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_2088.htm">Strong's 2088: </a> </span><span class="str2">This, that</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/psalms/75-7.htm">Psalm 75:7 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/psalms/75-7.htm">Psalm 75:7 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/psalms/75-7.htm">Psalm 75:7 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/psalms/75-7.htm">Psalm 75:7 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/psalms/75-7.htm">Psalm 75:7 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/psalms/75-7.htm">Psalm 75:7 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/psalms/75-7.htm">Psalm 75:7 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/psalms/75-7.htm">Psalm 75:7 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/psalms/75-7.htm">Psalm 75:7 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/psalms/75-7.htm">Psalm 75:7 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/psalms/75-7.htm">OT Poetry: Psalm 75:7 But God is the judge (Psalm Ps Psa.) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/psalms/75-6.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Psalm 75:6"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Psalm 75:6" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/psalms/75-8.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Psalm 75:8"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Psalm 75:8" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>