Psalms 76:8
Thou didst cause sentence to be heard from heaven; the earth feared, and was still,
Revised Version 1895
In The King James Version
Thou didst cause judgment to be heard from heaven; the earth feared, and was still,
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 highly 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 the countries, when they heard that the LORD fought against the enemies of Israel.
Nehemiah 1:5and said, I beseech thee, O LORD, the God of heaven, the great and terrible God, that keepeth covenant and mercy with them that love him and keep his commandments:
Psalms 46:10Be still, and know that I am God: I will be exalted among the nations, I will be exalted in the earth.
Jeremiah 49:19Behold, he shall come up like a lion from the pride of Jordan against the strong habitation: but I will suddenly make him run away from her; and whoso is chosen, him will I appoint over her: for who is like me? and who will appoint me a time? and who is the 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 →