Psalms 76:8
Thou didst cause judgment to be heard from heaven; the earth feared, and was still,
King James Version
In Context
7Thou, even thou, art to be feared: and who may stand in thy sight when once thou art angry?
9When God arose to judgment, to save all the meek of the earth. Selah.
Cross References
Judges 5:20They fought from heaven; the stars in their courses 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 20:29And the fear of God was on all the kingdoms of those countries, when they had heard that the LORD fought against the enemies of Israel.
Nehemiah 1:5And said, I beseech thee, O LORD God of heaven, the great and terrible God, that keepeth covenant and mercy for them that love him and observe his commandments:
Psalms 46:10Be still, and know that I am God: I will be exalted among the heathen, I will be exalted in the earth.
Jeremiah 49:19Behold, he shall come up like a lion from the swelling of Jordan against the habitation of the strong: but I will suddenly make him run away from her: and who is a chosen man, that I may appoint over her? for who is like me? and who will appoint me the time? and who is that shepherd that 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 →