Psalms 75:1 - Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible

PSALM 75 Of Asaph; as the author. Or, to or for Asaph; which may be put by way of opposition to the foregoing and general expression, to the chief Musician, which is here limited to and explained of Asaph. As Psalms 62:1, having said to the chief Musician, he adds to Jeduthun; and then follows the author, David. This Psalm was either composed by David, or by Asaph in David's name and person, as it is not unusual for poets to bring in princes speaking in their poems. It seems to relate to the time when David had entered upon, but not got full possession of, the kingdom. The psalmist, praising God for his wondrous works, promiseth to judge uprightly, Psalms 75:1-3. Rebuking the proud and foolish with God's providence, Psalms 75:4-8, pulleth them down, but exalteth the righteous, Psalms 75:9,10. Do we give thanks; I, in my own and in my people's name. Thy name, i.e. thyself; or thy power. Is near; is present with us, and most ready to help us when we cry unto thee, as this phrase is taken, Psalms 34:18, Psalms 145:18. Thou art not departed from us; thou dost not now stand afar off, as once thou didst, Psalms 10:1. Thy wondrous works, wrought on my behalf, and for the good of thy people.