Psalms 76:8
You pronounced judgment from heaven. The earth feared, and was silent,
World English Bible Classic
In The King James Version
Thou didst cause judgment to be heard from heaven; the earth feared, and was still,
In Context
7You, even you, are to be feared. Who can stand in your sight when you are angry?
9when God arose to judgment, to save all the afflicted ones of the earth. Selah.
Cross References
Judges 5:20From the sky the stars fought. From their courses, they fought against Sisera.
1 Chronicles 16:25For great is the LORD, and greatly to be praised. He also is to be feared above all gods.
2 Chronicles 20:29The fear of 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 beg you, LORD, the God of heaven, the great and awesome God who keeps covenant and loving kindness 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 on the earth.”
Jeremiah 49:19“Behold, he will come up like a lion from the pride of the Jordan against the strong habitation; for I will suddenly make them run away from it, and whoever is chosen, I will appoint him over it. For who is like me? Who will appoint me a time? Who is the shepherd who 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 →