Psalms 74:5
I said to the iniquitous: “Do not act unjustly,” and to the offenders: “Do not exalt the horn.”
Catholic Public Domain Version
In The King James Version
A man was famous according as he had lifted up axes upon the thick trees.
In Context
4The earth has been dissolved, with all who dwell in it. I have confirmed its pillars.
6Do not exalt your horn on high. Do not speak iniquity against God.
Cross References
1 Kings 5:6Therefore, order that your servants may cut down for me cedars from Lebanon. And let my servants be with your servants. Then I will give to you, for the wages of your servants, whatever you will ask. For you know that there is not a man among my people who knows how to cut wood as well as the Sidonians.”
Jeremiah 46:22Her voice will sound out like brass. For they will rush forward with an army, and with axes they will come against her, like those who chop wood.
Matthew Henry on Psalms 74:2-12
Mournful Complaints. 1 O God, why hast thou cast us off for ever? why doth thine anger smoke against the sheep of thy pasture? 2 Remember thy congregation, which thou hast purchased of old; the rod of thine inheritance, which thou hast redeemed; this mount Zion, wherein thou hast dwelt. 3 Lift up thy feet unto the perpetual desolations; even all that the enemy hath done wickedly in the sanctuary. 4 Thine enemies roar in the midst of thy congregations; they set up their ensigns for signs. 5 A man was famous… Read the whole commentary →