Psalms 76:8
Thou didst cause judgment to be heard from the heavens; the earth feared, and was still,
Darby Translation
In The King James Version
Thou didst cause judgment to be heard from heaven; the earth feared, and was still,
In Context
7Thou, thou art to be feared, and who can stand before thee when once thou art angry?
9When God rose up to judgment, to save all the meek of the earth. Selah.
Cross References
Judges 5:20From heaven was the fight; The stars from their courses fought with Sisera.
1 Chronicles 16:25For Jehovah is great, and exceedingly to be praised; And he is terrible above all gods.
2 Chronicles 20:29And the terror of God was on all the kingdoms of the lands, when they had heard that Jehovah fought against the enemies of Israel.
Nehemiah 1:5and said, I beseech thee, Jehovah, God of the heavens, the great and terrible God, that keepeth covenant and mercy for them that love him and keep his commandments.
Psalms 46:10Be still, and know that I am God: I will be exalted among the nations, I will be exalted in the earth.
Jeremiah 49:19Behold, he shall come up like a lion from the swelling of the Jordan against the strong habitation; for I will make them suddenly run away from it; and who is a chosen [man] whom I shall appoint over her? For who is like me? and who will assign me a time? and who is that shepherd that will stand before me?
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 →