A.M. 2989. B.C. 1015.
This Psalm is thought by Bishop Patrick and some others to have been composed on account of the great deliverance of Jerusalem from the numerous and formidable army of Sennacherib, in the time of Hezekiah. But it so exactly agrees with David's circumstances at his coming to the crown, after the death of Saul, that the greater number of interpreters apply it to that time, and think that it was composed by David himself, and not by Asaph, the words of the title being capable of being rendered, A Psalm for Asaph, to whom, as chief of the musicians, David probably delivered it to be set to music. The psalmist gives thanks to God for the manifestation of his name and the wonders of salvation, Psalms 75:1. Declares his resolution of executing justice and judgment in his kingdom, Psalms 75:2. Which had been in disorder and confusion, Psalms 75:3. He rebukes the wicked, Psalms 75:4-7. Reminds them of the power, providence, and judgments of God 6, Psalms 75:8. Concludes with repeating his resolution to praise God, to break the power of wickedness, and to establish righteousness.