Psalms 76:8
(76:9) From heaven hast thou caused [thy] sentence to be heard: the earth feared, and became still,
Leeser Tanakh
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—thou art to be feared: and who may stand in thy sight when once thy anger [is kindled]?
9(76:10) When God rose to judgment, to save all the lowly of the earth. Selah.
Cross References
Judges 5:20From heaven they fought—the stars in their courses fought against Sissera.
1 Chronicles 16:25For great is the Lord, and greatly praised; and he is to be feared above all gods.
2 Chronicles 20:29And a dread from God was on all the kingdoms of [those] countries, when they heard that the Lord had fought with the enemies of Israel.
Nehemiah 1:5And I said, I beseech thee, O Lord the God of heaven, the great and terrible God, that keepeth the covenant and kindness for those that love him and for those that keep his commandments:
Psalms 46:10(46:11) Leave off, and know that I am God: I will be exalted among the nations, I will be exalted on the earth.
Jeremiah 49:19Behold, like a lion will he come up from the overflow of the Jordan against the strong habitation; for I will hasten him, [and] make him suddenly prevail against her; and him who is chosen will I array against her; for who is like me? and who will challenge me to battle? and who is that shepherd that can 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 →