Psalms 75:8

In the hand of the Lord is a cup foaming wine, richly spiced. Out of this he pours a draught, and all the wicked of earth must drain it down to the dregs.

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In The King James Version

For in the hand of the LORD there is a cup, and the wine is red; it is full of mixture; and he poureth out of the same: but the dregs thereof, all the wicked of the earth shall wring them out, and drink them.

In Context

7but God himself is the judge, humbling one and exalting another.

9But I will rejoice forever, singing praise to the God of Jacob.

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Cross References

Psalms 11:6On the wicked he rains coals of fire and brimstone, and their drink will be scorching wind.

Psalms 73:10Small wonder that people resort to them, and drink deep draughts of their lore.

Matthew Henry on Psalms 75:7-10

God's Government of the World. 6 For promotion cometh neither from the east, nor from the west, nor from the south. 7 But God is the judge: he putteth down one, and setteth up another. 8 For in the hand of the Lord there is a cup, and the wine is red; it is full of mixture; and he poureth out of the same: but the dregs thereof, all the wicked of the earth shall wring them out, and drink them. 9 But I will declare for ever; I will sing praises to the God of Jacob. 10 All the horns of the wicked also will I cut off;… Read the whole commentary →

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