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Psalms 75 · Grade 5

Exaltation Comes from God

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The title of Psalm 75 says it is a Psalm by Asaph, a song, set to the tune Do Not Destroy. It is a dialogue. The community begins with thanks because God's Name is near, meaning his presence and reputation are close at hand. Then God speaks in the first person: When I choose the appointed time, I will judge blamelessly. The earth and all its inhabitants quake. I firmly hold its pillars.

God's words are a warning to pride. Don't boast; don't lift up the horn. In the Bible, a horn often stands for power and status, like the horns of a strong animal. The psalm insists that exaltation does not come from the east, west or south. Power is not gained by geography, wealth or alliances. God is the judge. He puts down one, and lifts up another.

The poem uses the image of a cup of foaming wine in Yahweh's hand, which the wicked of the earth must drink to its dregs. It is a picture of judgment that cannot be avoided. The psalm closes with the singer's promise to declare and sing praises to the God of Jacob, and with God's word that the horns of the wicked will be cut off while the horns of the righteous are lifted up.

Show What You Know

  1. What does it mean that God's Name is near?

  2. What does a horn stand for in the Bible?

  3. What does the psalm say power does not come from?

  4. What does the cup in Yahweh's hand picture?

Crossword

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Across

  1. I firmly hold its ____.
  2. But God is the ____.

Down

  1. We give ____ to you.
  2. When I choose the appointed ____.
  3. For your ____ is near.

Think About It

  1. Where do people today look for success instead of God?

  2. How should knowing that God lifts up and puts down shape the way we treat others?

Memory Verse

“For neither from the east, nor from the west, nor yet from the south, comes exaltation.”

Psalms 75:6 (WEB)

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Prayer

Dear God, thank You for being the fair judge. Help me . Amen.

Take It Home

For families: talk about these together.

  • What does the cup in verse 8 show?
  • How should God's authority to raise and lower people change how you see winners and losers?
  • What is one way you could live out this chapter this week?

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