Psalms 76:8
From heaven You pronounced judgment, and the earth feared and was still
Majority Standard Bible
In The King James Version
Thou didst cause judgment to be heard from heaven; the earth feared, and was still,
In Context
7You alone are to be feared. When You are angry, who can stand before You?
9when God rose up to judge, to save all the lowly of the earth. Selah
Cross References
Judges 5:20From the heavens the stars fought; from their courses they fought against Sisera.
1 Chronicles 16:25For great is the LORD, and greatly to be praised; He is to be feared above all gods.
2 Chronicles 20:29And the fear of God came upon all the kingdoms of the lands when they heard that the LORD had fought against the enemies of Israel.
Nehemiah 1:5Then I said: “O LORD, God of heaven, the great and awesome God who keeps His covenant of loving devotion with those who love Him and keep His commandments,
Psalms 46:10“Be still and know that I am God; I will be exalted among the nations, I will be exalted over the earth.”
Jeremiah 49:19Behold, one will come up like a lion from the thickets of the Jordan to the watered pasture. For in an instant I will chase Edom from her land. Who is the chosen one I will appoint for this? For who is like Me, and who can challenge Me? What shepherd can stand against 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 →