Psalms 75:2

When I shall receive the congregation I will judge uprightly.

When I shall receive {H3947}{H8799)} the congregation {H4150} I will judge {H8199}{H8799)} uprightly {H4339}.

"At the time of my own choice, I will dispense justice fairly.

โ€œWhen I choose a time, I will judge fairly.

When I shall find the set time, I will judge uprightly.

Commentary

Commentary on Psalms 75:2 (KJV)

Psalms 75:2: "When I shall receive the congregation I will judge uprightly."

Context

Psalm 75 is a psalm of Asaph, a prophetic declaration that contrasts human pride and arrogance with God's ultimate sovereignty and just judgment. The psalm begins with thanksgiving for God's wondrous works (Psalm 75:1) and then shifts to a divine pronouncement. In this verse, God Himself (or a divinely appointed ruler speaking on God's behalf, acknowledging God as the ultimate authority) declares His intention to act. The surrounding verses (e.g., Psalm 75:7, "But God is the judge") confirm that the primary speaker and actor in judgment is the Lord.

Key Themes

  • Divine Sovereignty and Justice: This verse underscores God's absolute control over all things, including the timing and execution of justice. He is not merely a passive observer but an active, righteous Judge who will intervene at His appointed time.
  • Appointed Time for Judgment: The phrase "When I shall receive the congregation" points to a specific, divinely ordained moment. It suggests a convocation or a setting of the divine court, emphasizing that God's judgment is not arbitrary but proceeds according to His perfect timing and order. This resonates with the concept of a divinely appointed day for judgment for all humanity.
  • Righteous Governance: The promise "I will judge uprightly" is a core declaration of God's character. It assures that His judgments are always fair, unbiased, and perfectly just, reflecting His inherent righteousness. This contrasts sharply with human systems of justice which are often flawed.

Linguistic Insights

  • "Congregation" (Hebrew: mo'ed - ืž๏ญ‹ืขึตื“): This word carries multiple meanings, including "appointed time," "assembly," "fixed feast," or "meeting place." In this context, it suggests an appointed assembly or a set time when God assumes His judicial role, bringing all things into proper alignment. It emphasizes the orderly and deliberate nature of God's judgment.
  • "Uprightly" (Hebrew: meisharim - ืžึตื™ืฉืึธืจึดื™ื): This term signifies "straightness," "equity," or "righteousness." It conveys the idea of judging with perfect fairness and without partiality, ensuring that every decision is morally correct and just. This reinforces the integrity of God's divine judgments.

Significance and Application

Psalms 75:2 offers both comfort and a warning. For the righteous, it provides immense assurance that God sees all injustice and will, at His appointed time, administer perfect justice. Believers can rest in the knowledge that God is sovereign and that His rule is characterized by truth and equity. This truth encourages patience and trust in God's timing, even when current circumstances seem chaotic or unjust.

For those who oppose God or practice wickedness, the verse serves as a solemn warning. It declares that there will be an inevitable reckoning, and God's judgment will be executed without fail. This should prompt introspection and a turning toward God's righteous ways, knowing that His judgment is both certain and just.

Ultimately, this verse reminds us that God is the supreme authority, and His promise to judge the world with righteousness is foundational to His character and His plan for creation.

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Cross-References

  • Ecclesiastes 3:17

    I said in mine heart, God shall judge the righteous and the wicked: for [there is] a time there for every purpose and for every work.

  • Acts 17:31

    Because he hath appointed a day, in the which he will judge the world in righteousness by [that] man whom he hath ordained; [whereof] he hath given assurance unto all [men], in that he hath raised him from the dead.

  • John 7:6

    Then Jesus said unto them, My time is not yet come: but your time is alway ready.

  • Acts 1:7

    And he said unto them, It is not for you to know the times or the seasons, which the Father hath put in his own power.

  • Psalms 78:70

    He chose David also his servant, and took him from the sheepfolds:

  • Psalms 78:72

    So he fed them according to the integrity of his heart; and guided them by the skilfulness of his hands.

  • Psalms 102:13

    Thou shalt arise, [and] have mercy upon Zion: for the time to favour her, yea, the set time, is come.
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