Psalms 75:4
I said to the arrogant, “Do not be arrogant,” 1 and to the wicked, “Do not lift up the horn. 1
Unlocked Literal Bible
In The King James Version
I said unto the fools, Deal not foolishly: and to the wicked, Lift not up the horn:
In Context
3Though the earth and all the inhabitants shake in fear, 1 I make steady the earth's pillars. Selah 1
5Do not lift up your horn to the heights; 1 do not speak with an insolent neck.” 1
Cross References
1 Samuel 2:8He raises up the poor out of the dust. 1 He lifts the needy from the ash heap 1 to make them sit with princes 1 and inherit the seat of honor. 1 For the pillars of the earth are Yahweh's 1 and he has set the world upon them. 1
Psalms 82:2How long will you judge unjustly 1 and show favoritism to the wicked? Selah 1
Psalms 94:8Understand, you stupid people! 1 You fools, when will you ever learn? 1
Psalms 148:14He has lifted up the horn of his people 1 for praise from all his faithful ones, 1 the Israelites, the people near to him. 1 Praise Yahweh.
Proverbs 8:5You who are naive, learn wisdom; 1 and you who are foolish, you must get an understanding mind. 1
Daniel 7:20I wanted to know about the ten horns on its head, and about the other horn that grew up, and before which the three horns fell down. I wanted to know about the horn that had eyes and about the mouth that boasted about great things and that seemed greater than its companions.
Matthew Henry on Psalms 75:2-6
The Magistrate's Resolution. 1 Unto thee, O God, do we give thanks, unto thee do we give thanks: for that thy name is near thy wondrous works declare. 2 When I shall receive the congregation I will judge uprightly. 3 The earth and all the inhabitants thereof are dissolved: I bear up the pillars of it. Selah. 4 I said unto the fools, Deal not foolishly: and to the wicked, Lift not up the horn: 5 Lift not up your horn on high: speak not with a stiff neck. In these verses, I. The psalmist gives to God the praise of… Read the whole commentary →