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To the tune of &#8220Do Not Destroy.&#8221 A psalm of Asaph. A song. We praise you, God, we praise you, for your Name is near; people tell of your wonderful deeds.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/psalms/75.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />We thank you, O God! We give thanks because you are near. People everywhere tell of your wonderful deeds.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/psalms/75.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />We give thanks to you, O God; we give thanks, for your name is near. We recount your wondrous deeds.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/psalms/75.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />For the choirmaster: To the tune of “Do Not Destroy.” A Psalm of Asaph. A song. We give thanks to You, O God; we give thanks, for Your Name is near. The people declare Your wondrous works.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/psalms/75.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />To the chief Musician, Altaschith, A Psalm <i>or</i> Song of Asaph. Unto thee, O God, do we give thanks, <i>unto thee</i> do we give thanks: for <i>that</i> thy name is near thy wondrous works declare.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/psalms/75.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />To the Chief Musician. Set to “Do Not Destroy.” A Psalm of Asaph. A Song. We give thanks to You, O God, we give thanks! For Your wondrous works declare <i>that</i> Your name is near.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/psalms/75.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />For the music director; <i>set to</i> Al-tashheth. A Psalm of Asaph, a Song. We give thanks to You, God, we give thanks, For Your name is near; People declare Your wondrous works.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/psalms/75.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />For the choir director; set to Al-tashheth. A Psalm of Asaph, a Song. We give thanks to You, O God, we give thanks, For Your name is near; Men declare Your wondrous works.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/psalms/75.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />We give thanks to Thee, O God, we give thanks, For Thy name is near; Men declare Thy wondrous works.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/psalms/75.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />For the choir director. Al-tashheth. A Psalm of Asaph. A Song. We give thanks to You, O God, we give thanks, For Your name is near; Men recount Your wondrous deeds.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/psalms/75.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />To the Chief Musician; set to [the tune of] “Do Not Destroy.” A Psalm of Asaph. A Song. We give thanks <i>and</i> praise to You, O God, we give thanks, For Your [wonderful works declare that Your] name is near; People declare Your wonders.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/psalms/75.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />For the choir director: “Do Not Destroy.” A psalm of Asaph. † A song. We give thanks to you, God; we give thanks to you, for your name is near. People tell about your wondrous works.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/psalms/75.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />For the choir director: &#8220Do Not Destroy.&#8221 A psalm of Asaph. A song. We give thanks to You, God; we give thanks to You, for Your name is near. People tell about Your wonderful works.&#8221 <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/psalms/75.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />For the Chief Musician; set to Al-tashheth. A Psalm of Asaph, a Song. We give thanks unto thee, O God; We give thanks, for thy name is near: Men tell of thy wondrous works.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/psalms/75.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />Our God, we thank you for being so near to us! Everyone celebrates your wonderful deeds. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/psalms/75.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />For the Chief Musician; set to Al-tashheth. A Psalm of Asaph, a Song. We give thanks unto thee, O God; we give thanks, for thy name is near: men tell of thy wondrous works.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/psalms/75.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />[For the choir director; [al tashcheth]; a psalm by Asaph; a song.] We give thanks to you, O God; we give thanks. You are present, and your miracles confirm that.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/psalms/75.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />We give thanks to you, O God, we give thanks to you! We proclaim how great you are and tell of the wonderful things you have done. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/psalms/75.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />We praise you, God! We praise you —your presence draws near— as we declare your wonderful deeds.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/psalms/75.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />For the choirmaster: To the tune of ?Do Not Destroy.? A Psalm of Asaph. A song. We give thanks to You, O God; we give thanks, for Your Name is near. The people declare Your wondrous works.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/psalms/75.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />For the music director; according to the al-tashcheth style; a psalm of Asaph; a song. We give thanks to you, O God! We give thanks! You reveal your presence; people tell about your amazing deeds. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/psalms/75.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />[For the Chief Musician. To the tune of "Do Not Destroy." A Psalm by Asaph. A song.] We give thanks to you, God. We give thanks, for your Name is near. Men tell about your wondrous works.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/psalms/75.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />To the chief Musician, Al-taschith, A Psalm or Song of Asaph. To thee, O God, do we give thanks, to thee do we give thanks: for that thy name is near, thy wondrous works declare.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/psalms/75.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />For the Chief Musician. To the tune of “Do Not Destroy.” A Psalm by Asaph. A song. We give thanks to you, God. We give thanks, for your Name is near. Men tell about your wondrous works. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/psalms/75.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />TO THE OVERSEER. “DO NOT DESTROY.” A PSALM OF ASAPH. A SONG. We have given thanks to You, O God, "" We have given thanks, and Your Name [is] near, "" They have recounted Your wonders.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/psalms/75.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> To the Overseer. -- 'Destroy not.' -- A Psalm of Asaph. -- A Song. We have given thanks to Thee, O God, We have given thanks, and near is Thy name, They have recounted Thy wonders.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/psalms/75.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />To the overseer, Thou wilt not destroy: chanting to Asaph a song. We confessed to thee, O God, we confessed: and thy name is near, thy wonders recounted.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/psalms/75.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />Unto the end, corrupt not, a psalm of a canticle for Asaph. We will praise thee, O God: we will praise, and we will call upon thy name. We will relate thy wondrous works: <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/psalms/75.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br /><V 74:1>Unto the end. May you not be corrupted. A Canticle Psalm of Asaph. <V 74:2>We will confess to you, O God. We will confess, and we will call upon your name. We will describe your wonders.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/psalms/75.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />For the leader. Do not destroy! A psalm of Asaph; a song. [2] We thank you, God, we give thanks; we call upon your name, we declare your wonderful deeds. [You said:] <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/psalms/75.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />We give thanks to you, O God; we give thanks; your name is near. People tell of your wondrous deeds.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/psalms/75.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />UNTO thee, O God, do we give thanks, unto thee do we give thanks and call upon thy name.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/psalms/75.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />We praise you, oh God, we praise you, and we call upon your Name; we have narrated all your wonders.<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/psalms/75.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />For the Leader; Al-tashheth. A Psalm of Asaph, a Song. We give thanks unto Thee, O God, We give thanks, and Thy name is near; Men tell of Thy wondrous works.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/psalms/75.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />For the end, Destroy not, a Psalm of a Song for Asaph. We will give thanks to thee, O God, we will give thanks, and call upon thy name: I will declare all thy wonderful works.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/psalms/75-1.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=9156" 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">1</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/5329.htm" title="5329: lam·naṣ·ṣê·aḥ (Prep-l, Art:: V-Piel-Prtcpl-ms) -- Preeminent or enduring. A primitive root; properly, to glitter from afar, i.e. To be eminent; also, to be permanent.">For the choirmaster:</a> <a href="/hebrew/516.htm" title="516: ’al- (Adv) -- From 'al and shachath; Thou must not destroy; probably the opening words to a popular song."></a> <a href="/hebrew/516.htm" title="516: taš·ḥêṯ (V-Hifil-Imperf.Jus-2ms) -- From 'al and shachath; Thou must not destroy; probably the opening words to a popular song.">To the tune of “Do Not Destroy.”</a> <a href="/hebrew/4210.htm" title="4210: miz·mō·wr (N-ms) -- A melody. From zamar; properly, instrumental music; by implication, a poem set to notes.">A Psalm</a> <a href="/hebrew/623.htm" title="623: lə·’ā·sāp̄ (Prep-l:: N-proper-ms) -- Gatherer, the name of several Isr. From 'acaph; collector; Asaph, the name of three Israelites, and of the family of the first.">of Asaph.</a> <a href="/hebrew/7892.htm" title="7892: šîr (N-ms) -- A song, singing. Or feminine shiyrah; from shiyr; a song; abstractly, singing.">A song.</a> <a href="/hebrew/3034.htm" title="3034: hō·w·ḏî·nū (V-Hifil-Perf-1cp) -- To throw, cast. "> We give thanks</a> <a href="/hebrew/lə·ḵā (Prep:: 2ms) -- ">to You,</a> <a href="/hebrew/430.htm" title="430: ’ĕlō·hîm (N-mp) -- Plural of 'elowahh; gods in the ordinary sense; but specifically used of the supreme God">O God;</a> <a href="/hebrew/3034.htm" title="3034: hō·w·ḏî·nū (V-Hifil-Perf-1cp) -- To throw, cast. ">we give thanks,</a> <a href="/hebrew/8034.htm" title="8034: šə·me·ḵā (N-msc:: 2ms) -- A primitive word; an appellation, as a mark or memorial of individuality; by implication honor, authority, character.">for Your Name</a> <a href="/hebrew/7138.htm" title="7138: wə·qā·rō·wḇ (Conj-w:: Adj-ms) -- Near. Or qarob; from qarab; near.">is near.</a> <a href="/hebrew/5608.htm" title="5608: sip·pə·rū (V-Piel-Perf-3cp) -- To count, recount, relate. ">The people declare</a> <a href="/hebrew/6381.htm" title="6381: nip̄·lə·’ō·w·ṯe·ḵā (V-Nifal-Prtcpl-fpc:: 2ms) -- A primitive root; properly, perhaps to separate, i.e. Distinguish; by implication, to be great, difficult, wonderful.">Your wondrous works.</a> </span><span class="reftext">2</span>“When I choose a time, I will judge fairly.…<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="/1_chronicles/16-8.htm">1 Chronicles 16:8</a></span><br />“Give thanks to the LORD; call upon His name; make known His deeds among the nations.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/12-4.htm">Isaiah 12:4</a></span><br />and on that day you will say: “Give praise to the LORD; proclaim His name! Make His works known among the peoples; declare that His name is exalted.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_thessalonians/5-18.htm">1 Thessalonians 5:18</a></span><br />Give thanks in every circumstance, for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/9-1.htm">Psalm 9:1</a></span><br />For the choirmaster. To the tune of “The Death of the Son.” A Psalm of David. I will give thanks to the LORD with all my heart; I will recount all Your wonders.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/92-1.htm">Psalm 92:1</a></span><br />A Psalm. A song for the Sabbath day. It is good to praise the LORD, and to sing praises to Your name, O Most High,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/colossians/3-17.htm">Colossians 3:17</a></span><br />And whatever you do, in word or deed, do it all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through Him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ephesians/5-20.htm">Ephesians 5:20</a></span><br />always giving thanks to God the Father for everything in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/107-1.htm">Psalm 107:1</a></span><br />Give thanks to the LORD, for He is good; His loving devotion endures forever.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/136-1.htm">Psalm 136:1</a></span><br />Give thanks to the LORD, for He is good. His loving devotion endures forever.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_corinthians/1-4.htm">1 Corinthians 1:4</a></span><br />I always thank my God for you because of the grace He has given you in Christ Jesus.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/philippians/4-6.htm">Philippians 4:6</a></span><br />Be anxious for nothing, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/105-1.htm">Psalm 105:1</a></span><br />Give thanks to the LORD, call upon His name; make known His deeds among the nations.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/106-1.htm">Psalm 106:1</a></span><br />Hallelujah! Give thanks to the LORD, for He is good; His loving devotion endures forever.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/hebrews/13-15.htm">Hebrews 13:15</a></span><br />Through Jesus, therefore, let us continually offer to God a sacrifice of praise, the fruit of lips that confess His name.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_corinthians/9-11.htm">2 Corinthians 9:11-12</a></span><br />You will be enriched in every way to be generous on every occasion, and through us your generosity will produce thanksgiving to God. / For this ministry of service is not only supplying the needs of the saints but is also overflowing in many expressions of thanksgiving to God.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">To you, O God, do we give thanks, to you do we give thanks: for that your name is near your wondrous works declare.</p><p class="hdg">A.</p><p class="hdg">Al-tas-chith.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/57-1.htm">Psalm 57:1</a></b></br> To the chief Musician, Altaschith, Michtam of David, when he fled from Saul in the cave. Be merciful unto me, O God, be merciful unto me: for my soul trusteth in thee: yea, in the shadow of thy wings will I make my refuge, until <i>these</i> calamities be overpast.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/58-1.htm">Psalm 58:1</a></b></br> To the chief Musician, Altaschith, Michtam of David. Do ye indeed speak righteousness, O congregation? do ye judge uprightly, O ye sons of men?</p><p class="hdg">A Psalm.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/2_kings/19-1.htm">2 Kings 19:1</a></b></br> And it came to pass, when king Hezekiah heard <i>it</i>, that he rent his clothes, and covered himself with sackcloth, and went into the house of the LORD.</p><p class="hdg">of Asaph.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/76-1.htm">Psalm 76:1</a></b></br> To the chief Musician on Neginoth, A Psalm <i>or</i> Song of Asaph. In Judah <i>is</i> God known: his name <i>is</i> great in Israel.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/138-2.htm">Psalm 138:2</a></b></br> I will worship toward thy holy temple, and praise thy name for thy lovingkindness and for thy truth: for thou hast magnified thy word above all thy name.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/exodus/23-21.htm">Exodus 23:21</a></b></br> Beware of him, and obey his voice, provoke him not; for he will not pardon your transgressions: for my name <i>is</i> in him.</p><p class="hdg">wondrous</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/deuteronomy/4-7.htm">Deuteronomy 4:7,33,34</a></b></br> For what nation <i>is there so</i> great, who <i>hath</i> God <i>so</i> nigh unto them, as the LORD our God <i>is</i> in all <i>things that</i> we call upon him <i>for</i>? … </p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/psalms/59-1.htm">Al-Taschith</a> <a href="/psalms/59-1.htm">Al-Tashheth</a> <a href="/psalms/74-23.htm">Asaph</a> <a href="/psalms/74-23.htm">Chief</a> <a href="/psalms/70-1.htm">Choirmaster</a> <a href="/psalms/73-28.htm">Clear</a> <a href="/psalms/73-28.htm">Declare</a> <a href="/psalms/74-11.htm">Destroy</a> <a href="/psalms/70-1.htm">Leader</a> <a href="/psalms/74-23.htm">Musician</a> <a href="/psalms/70-1.htm">Music-Maker</a> <a href="/psalms/74-13.htm">Power</a> <a href="/psalms/74-21.htm">Praise</a> <a href="/psalms/74-23.htm">Psalm</a> <a href="/psalms/73-28.htm">Recount</a> <a href="/psalms/74-23.htm">Song</a> <a href="/psalms/68-1.htm">Song&Gt</a> <a href="/psalms/71-22.htm">Thanks</a> <a href="/psalms/69-1.htm">Tune</a> <a href="/psalms/40-5.htm">Wonderful</a> <a href="/psalms/72-18.htm">Wondrous</a> <a href="/psalms/74-12.htm">Works</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/psalms/57-1.htm">Al-Taschith</a> <a href="/psalms/57-1.htm">Al-Tashheth</a> <a href="/psalms/75-10.htm">Asaph</a> <a href="/psalms/75-10.htm">Chief</a> <a href="/psalms/76-1.htm">Choirmaster</a> <a href="/psalms/77-14.htm">Clear</a> <a href="/psalms/75-9.htm">Declare</a> <a href="/psalms/78-38.htm">Destroy</a> <a href="/psalms/76-1.htm">Leader</a> <a href="/psalms/75-10.htm">Musician</a> <a href="/psalms/76-1.htm">Music-Maker</a> <a href="/psalms/77-12.htm">Power</a> <a href="/psalms/75-9.htm">Praise</a> <a href="/psalms/75-10.htm">Psalm</a> <a href="/psalms/78-6.htm">Recount</a> <a href="/psalms/75-10.htm">Song</a> <a href="/psalms/76-1.htm">Song&Gt</a> <a href="/psalms/79-13.htm">Thanks</a> <a href="/psalms/80-1.htm">Tune</a> <a href="/psalms/78-4.htm">Wonderful</a> <a href="/psalms/78-4.htm">Wondrous</a> <a href="/psalms/77-11.htm">Works</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>For the choirmaster: To the tune of “Do Not Destroy.”</b><br>This phrase indicates that the psalm was intended for public worship and was to be performed by the choirmaster. The tune "Do Not Destroy" is also referenced in other psalms (Psalms 57, 58, 59), suggesting a well-known melody or style of the time. This title may imply a plea for preservation or protection, fitting the themes of divine justice and deliverance found in the psalm.<p><b>A Psalm of Asaph.</b><br>Asaph was a prominent Levite musician appointed by King David to lead worship in the tabernacle (<a href="/1_chronicles/16-4.htm">1 Chronicles 16:4-5</a>). Psalms attributed to Asaph often focus on God's sovereignty, justice, and the importance of worship. Asaph's role as a leader in worship underscores the communal and liturgical nature of this psalm.<p><b>A song.</b><br>This designation highlights the psalm's use in musical worship, emphasizing its role in the liturgical life of Israel. Songs in ancient Israel were a means of teaching theology, expressing communal identity, and reinforcing cultural values.<p><b>We give thanks to You, O God; we give thanks,</b><br>The repetition of "we give thanks" emphasizes the communal gratitude of the people. Thanksgiving is a central theme in the Psalms, reflecting a response to God's faithfulness and mighty acts. This expression of gratitude is a key aspect of worship and acknowledges God's ongoing relationship with His people.<p><b>for Your Name is near.</b><br>In biblical terms, God's "Name" represents His character and presence. The nearness of God's Name suggests His intimate involvement with His people and His readiness to act on their behalf. This phrase echoes the covenantal promise of God's presence with Israel (<a href="/exodus/33-14.htm">Exodus 33:14</a>).<p><b>The people declare Your wondrous works.</b><br>The declaration of God's wondrous works refers to the recounting of His mighty deeds, such as creation, deliverance from Egypt, and other acts of salvation. This public proclamation serves to remind the community of God's power and faithfulness, encouraging trust and obedience. It also connects to the broader biblical narrative of God's redemptive history, culminating in the work of Jesus Christ, who is the ultimate revelation of God's wondrous works (<a href="/john/1-14.htm">John 1:14</a>).<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, to whom thanks and praise are directed. His presence and works are acknowledged as near and wondrous.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_people.htm">The People</a></b><br>Those who are giving thanks and declaring God's wondrous works. They represent the community of believers who recognize and proclaim God's deeds.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_thanksgiving.htm">The Importance of Thanksgiving</a></b><br>Thanksgiving is a vital part of our relationship with God. It acknowledges His sovereignty and goodness in our lives.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/r/recognizing_god's_presence.htm">Recognizing God's Presence</a></b><br>The phrase "Your Name is near" reminds us that God is always present and active in our lives. We should live with an awareness of His nearness.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/p/proclaiming_god's_works.htm">Proclaiming God's Works</a></b><br>As believers, we are called to declare God's wondrous works. Sharing testimonies of God's actions in our lives can encourage and strengthen the faith of others.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/c/community_of_believers.htm">Community of Believers</a></b><br>The collective "we" emphasizes the importance of communal worship and thanksgiving. Engaging in corporate praise strengthens the body of Christ.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/r/reflecting_on_god's_deeds.htm">Reflecting on God's Deeds</a></b><br>Regular reflection on God's past works can bolster our faith and trust in Him for the future.<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/what_does_'confess'_mean_in_romans_10_9.htm">How can we publicize His deeds effectively?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_does_the_bible_say_on_gratitude.htm">What does the Bible say about gratitude?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_does_1_chr_16_7-36_echo_ps_105,_96.htm">Why does 1 Chronicles 16:7-36 reuse lines from Psalm 105 and Psalm 96 if David was the original composer?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_does_'walking_in_truth'_mean.htm">What defines the Church Triumphant?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/psalms/75.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(1) <span class= "bld">For that . . .</span>--The wonders just wrought for Israel have repeated the old conviction that God's name, a word of power to save (comp. <a href="/psalms/34-18.htm" title="The LORD is near to them that are of a broken heart; and saves such as be of a contrite spirit.">Psalm 34:18</a>; <a href="/psalms/145-18.htm" title="The LORD is near to all them that call on him, to all that call on him in truth.">Psalm 145:18</a>), is near. (Comp. <a href="/psalms/105-1.htm" title="O give thanks to the LORD; call on his name: make known his deeds among the people.">Psalm 105:1</a>.)<p><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/psalms/75.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 1.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">Unto thee, O God, do we give thanks, unto thee do we give thanks; for that thy Name is near thy wondrous works declare;</span> literally, <span class="accented">and thy Name is near</span> (<span class="accented">i.e.</span> thy providence and care are close to us); <span class="accented">this do thy wondrous works declare.</span> The "wondrous works" are those of times past (comp. <a href="/psalms/74-12.htm">Psalm 74:12-15</a>), whereof the psalmist anticipates a continuance or repetition. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/psalms/75-1.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">For the choirmaster:</span><br /><span class="heb">לַמְנַצֵּ֥חַ</span> <span class="translit">(lam·naṣ·ṣê·aḥ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-l, Article | Verb - Piel - Participle - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5329.htm">Strong's 5329: </a> </span><span class="str2">To glitter from afar, to be eminent, to be permanent</span><br /><br /><span class="word">[To the tune of] “Do not Destroy.”</span><br /><span class="heb">תַּשְׁחֵ֑ת</span> <span class="translit">(taš·ḥêṯ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Hifil - Imperfect Jussive - second person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_516.htm">Strong's 516: </a> </span><span class="str2">destroy not', a phrase in Psalm titles</span><br /><br /><span class="word">A Psalm</span><br /><span class="heb">מִזְמ֖וֹר</span> <span class="translit">(miz·mō·wr)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4210.htm">Strong's 4210: </a> </span><span class="str2">Instrumental music, a poem set to notes</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of Asaph.</span><br /><span class="heb">לְאָסָ֣ף</span> <span class="translit">(lə·’ā·sāp̄)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-l | Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_623.htm">Strong's 623: </a> </span><span class="str2">Asaph -- 'gatherer', the name of several Israelites</span><br /><br /><span class="word">A Song.</span><br /><span class="heb">שִֽׁיר׃</span> <span class="translit">(šîr)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7892.htm">Strong's 7892: </a> </span><span class="str2">A song, singing</span><br /><br /><span class="word">We give thanks</span><br /><span class="heb">ה֘וֹדִ֤ינוּ</span> <span class="translit">(hō·w·ḏî·nū)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Hifil - Perfect - first person common plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3034.htm">Strong's 3034: </a> </span><span class="str2">To throw, at, away, to revere, worship, to bemoan</span><br /><br /><span class="word">to You,</span><br /><span class="heb">לְּךָ֨ ׀</span> <span class="translit">(lə·ḵā)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition | second person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/.htm">Strong's Hebrew</a> </span><span class="str2"></span><br /><br /><span class="word">O God;</span><br /><span class="heb">אֱ‍ֽלֹהִ֗ים</span> <span class="translit">(’ĕlō·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">we give thanks,</span><br /><span class="heb">ה֭וֹדִינוּ</span> <span class="translit">(hō·w·ḏî·nū)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Hifil - Perfect - first person common plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3034.htm">Strong's 3034: </a> </span><span class="str2">To throw, at, away, to revere, worship, to bemoan</span><br /><br /><span class="word">for Your name</span><br /><span class="heb">שְׁמֶ֑ךָ</span> <span class="translit">(šə·me·ḵā)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular construct | second person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_8034.htm">Strong's 8034: </a> </span><span class="str2">A name</span><br /><br /><span class="word">is near.</span><br /><span class="heb">וְקָר֣וֹב</span> <span class="translit">(wə·qā·rō·wḇ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Adjective - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7138.htm">Strong's 7138: </a> </span><span class="str2">Near</span><br /><br /><span class="word">The people declare</span><br /><span class="heb">סִ֝פְּר֗וּ</span> <span class="translit">(sip·pə·rū)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Piel - Perfect - third person common plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5608.htm">Strong's 5608: </a> </span><span class="str2">To count, recount, relate</span><br /><br /><span class="word">Your wondrous works.</span><br /><span class="heb">נִפְלְאוֹתֶֽיךָ׃</span> <span class="translit">(nip̄·lə·’ō·w·ṯe·ḵā)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Nifal - Participle - feminine plural construct | second person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6381.htm">Strong's 6381: </a> </span><span class="str2">To separate, distinguish, to be, great, difficult, wonderful</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/psalms/75-1.htm">Psalm 75:1 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/psalms/75-1.htm">Psalm 75:1 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/psalms/75-1.htm">Psalm 75:1 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/psalms/75-1.htm">Psalm 75:1 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/psalms/75-1.htm">Psalm 75:1 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/psalms/75-1.htm">Psalm 75:1 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/psalms/75-1.htm">Psalm 75:1 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/psalms/75-1.htm">Psalm 75:1 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/psalms/75-1.htm">Psalm 75:1 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/psalms/75-1.htm">Psalm 75:1 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/psalms/75-1.htm">OT Poetry: Psalm 75:1 For the Chief Musician (Psalm Ps Psa.) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/psalms/74-23.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Psalm 74:23"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Psalm 74:23" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/psalms/75-2.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Psalm 75:2"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Psalm 75:2" /></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>