Introduction

Psalm 75: Today’s reading expresses trust in God’s judgment and fairness.

Today’s Key Verse: Psalm 75:1 GNT

We give thanks to you, O God, we give thanks to you! We proclaim how great you are and tell of the wonderful things you have done.

Read

75 We give thanks to you, O God, we give thanks to you!
We proclaim how great you are
and tell of the wonderful things you have done.

2 “I have set a time for judgment,” says God,
“and I will judge with fairness.
3 Though every living creature tremble
and the earth itself be shaken,
I will keep its foundations firm.
4 I tell the wicked not to be arrogant;
5     I tell them to stop their boasting.”

6 Judgment does not come from the east or from the west,
from the north or from the south;
7 it is God who is the judge,
condemning some and acquitting others.
8 The Lord holds a cup in his hand,
filled with the strong wine of his anger.
He pours it out, and all the wicked drink it;
they drink it down to the last drop.

9 But I will never stop speaking of the God of Jacob
or singing praises to him.
10 He will break the power of the wicked,
but the power of the righteous will be increased.

Reflect

According to verse 2, God has “set a time for judgment” and “will judge with fairness.” How do these promises play out in the rest of the psalm? What does this psalm teach you about God’s justice?

Pray

Righteous God, you rule with fairness and mercy. I will never stop speaking about you, singing your praises and proclaiming the wonderful things you have done. Amen.

Tomorrow’s Reading

Psalm 85: A prayer for the nation’s welfare.