Psalms 76:8
So then, will God reject for eternity? Will he not continue to allow himself to show favor?
Catholic Public Domain Version
In The King James Version
Thou didst cause judgment to be heard from heaven; the earth feared, and was still,
In Context
7And I meditated in the night with my heart, and I was distressed, and I examined my spirit.
9Or, will he cut off his mercy in the end, from generation to generation?
Cross References
Judges 5:20The conflict against them was from heaven. The stars, remaining in their order and courses, fought against Sisera.
1 Chronicles 16:25For the Lord is great and exceedingly praiseworthy. And he is terrible, above all gods.
2 Chronicles 20:29Then the fear of the Lord fell upon all the kingdoms of the lands, when they had heard that the Lord had fought against the enemies of Israel.
Nehemiah 1:5And I said: “I beg you, O Lord, God of heaven, strong, great, and terrible, who keeps covenant and mercy with those who love you and who keep your commandments:
Psalms 46:10The leaders of the peoples have been gathered together by the God of Abraham. For the strong gods of the earth have been exceedingly exalted.
Jeremiah 49:19Behold, he will ascend like a lion from the arrogance of the Jordan, against the robust beauty. For I will cause him to rush against her suddenly. And who will be the elect one, whom I may appoint over her? For who is like me? And who can endure me? And who is that pastor who can withstand my countenance?
Matthew Henry on Psalms 76:8-12
The Defence and Glory of Israel. 7 Thou, even thou, art to be feared: and who may stand in thy sight when once thou art angry? 8 Thou didst cause judgment to be heard from heaven; the earth feared, and was still, 9 When God arose to judgment, to save all the meek of the earth. Selah. 10 Surely the wrath of man shall praise thee: the remainder of wrath shalt thou restrain. 11 Vow, and pay unto the Lord your God: let all that be round about him bring presents unto him that ought to be feared. 12 He shall cut off the… Read the whole commentary →