Psalms 75 (KJV)

10 verses · King James Version · Formal equivalence (word-for-word)

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Psalms Chapter 75 contains 10 verses and is presented here in the King James Version (KJV), which uses a formal equivalence (word-for-word) approach. Read the full text below, compare with other translations, or navigate to any of the 150 chapters in Psalms.

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1To 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. <sup>Altaschith: or, Destroy not</sup> <sup>of: or, for</sup>

2When I shall receive the congregation I will judge uprightly. <sup>receive: or, take a set time</sup>

3The earth and all the inhabitants thereof are dissolved: I bear up the pillars of it. Selah.

4I said unto the fools, Deal not foolishly: and to the wicked, Lift not up the horn:

5Lift not up your horn on high: speak not with a stiff neck.

6For promotion cometh neither from the east, nor from the west, nor from the south. <sup>south: Heb. desert</sup>

7But God is the judge: he putteth down one, and setteth up another.

8For in the hand of the LORD there is a cup, and the wine is red; it is full of mixture; and he poureth out of the same: but the dregs thereof, all the wicked of the earth shall wring them out, and drink them.

9But I will declare for ever; I will sing praises to the God of Jacob.

10All the horns of the wicked also will I cut off; but the horns of the righteous shall be exalted.

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What is Psalms 75 in the KJV?

Psalms 75 in the King James Version (KJV) contains 10 verses. The KJV uses a formal equivalence (word-for-word) approach, first published in 1611.

How does the KJV translate Psalms 75 differently?

The King James Version uses formal equivalence (word-for-word), preserving the classic English of 1611. Compare this with the NIV (dynamic equivalence) version of Psalms 75 for a different perspective.

How many verses are in Psalms 75 (KJV)?

Psalms Chapter 75 contains 10 verses in the King James Version. The book of Psalms has 150 chapters total.

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