Psalms 76:8
(76-9) Thou didst cause sentence to be heard from heaven; the earth feared, and was still,
JPS TaNaKH 1917
In The King James Version
Thou didst cause judgment to be heard from heaven; the earth feared, and was still,
In Context
7(76-8) Thou, even Thou, art terrible; and who may stand in Thy sight when once Thou art angry?
9(76-10) When God arose to judgment, to save all the humble of the earth. Selah
Cross References
Judges 5:20They fought from heaven, the stars in their courses fought against Sisera.
1 Chronicles 16:25For great is the LORD, and highly to be praised; He also is to be feared above all gods.
2 Chronicles 20:29And a terror from God was on all the kingdoms of the countries, when they heard that the LORD fought against the enemies of Israel.
Nehemiah 1:5and said: 'I beseech Thee, O LORD, the God of heaven, the great and awful God, that keepeth covenant and mercy with them that love Him and keep His commandments;
Psalms 46:10(46-11) 'Let be, 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 thickets of the Jordan against the strong habitation; for I will suddenly make him run away from it, and whoso is chosen, him will I appoint over it; for who is like Me? and who will appoint 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 →