Psalm 75:1
New International Version
For the director of music. To the tune of “Do Not Destroy.” A psalm of Asaph. A song. We praise you, God, we praise you, for your Name is near; people tell of your wonderful deeds.

New Living Translation
We thank you, O God! We give thanks because you are near. People everywhere tell of your wonderful deeds.

English Standard Version
We give thanks to you, O God; we give thanks, for your name is near. We recount your wondrous deeds.

Berean Standard Bible
For the choirmaster: To the tune of “Do Not Destroy.” A Psalm of Asaph. A song. We give thanks to You, O God; we give thanks, for Your Name is near. The people declare Your wondrous works.

King James Bible
To the chief Musician, Altaschith, A Psalm or Song of Asaph. Unto thee, O God, do we give thanks, unto thee do we give thanks: for that thy name is near thy wondrous works declare.

New King James Version
To the Chief Musician. Set to “Do Not Destroy.” A Psalm of Asaph. A Song. We give thanks to You, O God, we give thanks! For Your wondrous works declare that Your name is near.

New American Standard Bible
For the music director; set to Al-tashheth. A Psalm of Asaph, a Song. We give thanks to You, God, we give thanks, For Your name is near; People declare Your wondrous works.

NASB 1995
For the choir director; set to Al-tashheth. A Psalm of Asaph, a Song. We give thanks to You, O God, we give thanks, For Your name is near; Men declare Your wondrous works.

NASB 1977
We give thanks to Thee, O God, we give thanks, For Thy name is near; Men declare Thy wondrous works.

Legacy Standard Bible
For the choir director. Al-tashheth. A Psalm of Asaph. A Song. We give thanks to You, O God, we give thanks, For Your name is near; Men recount Your wondrous deeds.

Amplified Bible
To the Chief Musician; set to [the tune of] “Do Not Destroy.” A Psalm of Asaph. A Song. We give thanks and praise to You, O God, we give thanks, For Your [wonderful works declare that Your] name is near; People declare Your wonders.

Christian Standard Bible
For the choir director: “Do Not Destroy.” A psalm of Asaph. † A song. We give thanks to you, God; we give thanks to you, for your name is near. People tell about your wondrous works.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
For the choir director: “Do Not Destroy.” A psalm of Asaph. A song. We give thanks to You, God; we give thanks to You, for Your name is near. People tell about Your wonderful works.”

American Standard Version
For the Chief Musician; set to Al-tashheth. A Psalm of Asaph, a Song. We give thanks unto thee, O God; We give thanks, for thy name is near: Men tell of thy wondrous works.

Contemporary English Version
Our God, we thank you for being so near to us! Everyone celebrates your wonderful deeds.

English Revised Version
For the Chief Musician; set to Al-tashheth. A Psalm of Asaph, a Song. We give thanks unto thee, O God; we give thanks, for thy name is near: men tell of thy wondrous works.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
[For the choir director; [al tashcheth]; a psalm by Asaph; a song.] We give thanks to you, O God; we give thanks. You are present, and your miracles confirm that.

Good News Translation
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.

International Standard Version
We praise you, God! We praise you —your presence draws near— as we declare your wonderful deeds.

Majority Standard Bible
For the choirmaster: To the tune of “Do Not Destroy.” A Psalm of Asaph. A song. We give thanks to You, O God; we give thanks, for Your Name is near. The people declare Your wondrous works.

NET Bible
For the music director; according to the al-tashcheth style; a psalm of Asaph; a song. We give thanks to you, O God! We give thanks! You reveal your presence; people tell about your amazing deeds.

New Heart English Bible
[For the Chief Musician. To the tune of "Do Not Destroy." A Psalm by Asaph. A song.] We give thanks to you, God. We give thanks, for your Name is near. Men tell about your wondrous works.

Webster's Bible Translation
To the chief Musician, Al-taschith, A Psalm or Song of Asaph. To thee, O God, do we give thanks, to thee do we give thanks: for that thy name is near, thy wondrous works declare.

World English Bible
For the Chief Musician. To the tune of “Do Not Destroy.” A Psalm by Asaph. A song. We give thanks to you, God. We give thanks, for your Name is near. Men tell about your wondrous works.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
TO THE OVERSEER. “DO NOT DESTROY.” A PSALM OF ASAPH. A SONG. We have given thanks to You, O God, "" We have given thanks, and Your Name [is] near, "" They have recounted Your wonders.

Young's Literal Translation
To the Overseer. -- 'Destroy not.' -- A Psalm of Asaph. -- A Song. We have given thanks to Thee, O God, We have given thanks, and near is Thy name, They have recounted Thy wonders.

Smith's Literal Translation
To the overseer, Thou wilt not destroy: chanting to Asaph a song. We confessed to thee, O God, we confessed: and thy name is near, thy wonders recounted.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
Unto the end, corrupt not, a psalm of a canticle for Asaph. We will praise thee, O God: we will praise, and we will call upon thy name. We will relate thy wondrous works:

Catholic Public Domain Version
Unto the end. May you not be corrupted. A Canticle Psalm of Asaph. We will confess to you, O God. We will confess, and we will call upon your name. We will describe your wonders.

New American Bible
For the leader. Do not destroy! A psalm of Asaph; a song. [2] We thank you, God, we give thanks; we call upon your name, we declare your wonderful deeds. [You said:]

New Revised Standard Version
We give thanks to you, O God; we give thanks; your name is near. People tell of your wondrous deeds.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
UNTO thee, O God, do we give thanks, unto thee do we give thanks and call upon thy name.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
We praise you, oh God, we praise you, and we call upon your Name; we have narrated all your wonders.
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
For the Leader; Al-tashheth. A Psalm of Asaph, a Song. We give thanks unto Thee, O God, We give thanks, and Thy name is near; Men tell of Thy wondrous works.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
For the end, Destroy not, a Psalm of a Song for Asaph. We will give thanks to thee, O God, we will give thanks, and call upon thy name: I will declare all thy wonderful works.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
We Give Thanks, for Your Name is Near
1For the choirmaster: To the tune of “Do Not Destroy.” A Psalm of Asaph. A song. We give thanks to You, O God; we give thanks, for Your Name is near. The people declare Your wondrous works. 2“When I choose a time, I will judge fairly.…

Cross References
1 Chronicles 16:8
“Give thanks to the LORD; call upon His name; make known His deeds among the nations.

Isaiah 12:4
and on that day you will say: “Give praise to the LORD; proclaim His name! Make His works known among the peoples; declare that His name is exalted.

1 Thessalonians 5:18
Give thanks in every circumstance, for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.

Psalm 9:1
For the choirmaster. To the tune of “The Death of the Son.” A Psalm of David. I will give thanks to the LORD with all my heart; I will recount all Your wonders.

Psalm 92:1
A Psalm. A song for the Sabbath day. It is good to praise the LORD, and to sing praises to Your name, O Most High,

Colossians 3:17
And whatever you do, in word or deed, do it all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through Him.

Ephesians 5:20
always giving thanks to God the Father for everything in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ.

Psalm 107:1
Give thanks to the LORD, for He is good; His loving devotion endures forever.

Psalm 136:1
Give thanks to the LORD, for He is good. His loving devotion endures forever.

1 Corinthians 1:4
I always thank my God for you because of the grace He has given you in Christ Jesus.

Philippians 4:6
Be anxious for nothing, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God.

Psalm 105:1
Give thanks to the LORD, call upon His name; make known His deeds among the nations.

Psalm 106:1
Hallelujah! Give thanks to the LORD, for He is good; His loving devotion endures forever.

Hebrews 13:15
Through Jesus, therefore, let us continually offer to God a sacrifice of praise, the fruit of lips that confess His name.

2 Corinthians 9:11-12
You will be enriched in every way to be generous on every occasion, and through us your generosity will produce thanksgiving to God. / For this ministry of service is not only supplying the needs of the saints but is also overflowing in many expressions of thanksgiving to God.


Treasury of Scripture

To you, O God, do we give thanks, to you do we give thanks: for that your name is near your wondrous works declare.

A.

Al-tas-chith.

Psalm 57:1
To the chief Musician, Altaschith, Michtam of David, when he fled from Saul in the cave. Be merciful unto me, O God, be merciful unto me: for my soul trusteth in thee: yea, in the shadow of thy wings will I make my refuge, until these calamities be overpast.

Psalm 58:1
To the chief Musician, Altaschith, Michtam of David. Do ye indeed speak righteousness, O congregation? do ye judge uprightly, O ye sons of men?

A Psalm.

2 Kings 19:1
And it came to pass, when king Hezekiah heard it, that he rent his clothes, and covered himself with sackcloth, and went into the house of the LORD.

of Asaph.

Psalm 76:1
To the chief Musician on Neginoth, A Psalm or Song of Asaph. In Judah is God known: his name is great in Israel.

Psalm 138:2
I will worship toward thy holy temple, and praise thy name for thy lovingkindness and for thy truth: for thou hast magnified thy word above all thy name.

Exodus 23:21
Beware of him, and obey his voice, provoke him not; for he will not pardon your transgressions: for my name is in him.

wondrous

Deuteronomy 4:7,33,34
For what nation is there so great, who hath God so nigh unto them, as the LORD our God is in all things that we call upon him for? …

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Psalm 75
1. The prophet praises God
2. He promises to judge uprightly
4. He rebukes the proud by consideration of God's providence
9. He praises God, and promises to execute justice.














We give thanks to You, O God
The phrase begins with an expression of gratitude, a central theme in the Psalms. The Hebrew word for "give thanks" is "yadah," which implies not only gratitude but also a public confession or acknowledgment of God's goodness. This act of thanksgiving is directed towards "O God," emphasizing a personal relationship with the divine. In the historical context, this gratitude is often linked to deliverance or blessings received, reflecting a deep-seated tradition of acknowledging God's providence and sovereignty.

we give thanks
The repetition of "we give thanks" underscores the communal aspect of worship and gratitude. It is not merely an individual act but a collective expression of the community's acknowledgment of God's deeds. This repetition also serves to emphasize the sincerity and depth of their gratitude. In the Hebrew tradition, repetition is a literary device used to stress importance and urgency, inviting the worshippers to reflect deeply on the reasons for their thanksgiving.

for Your name is near
The "name" of God in Hebrew culture is more than a label; it represents His character, presence, and power. The phrase "Your name is near" suggests God's imminent presence and accessibility to His people. Historically, this reflects the belief that God dwells among His people, particularly in the temple, and is always ready to intervene on their behalf. The nearness of God's name assures the faithful of His constant watchfulness and readiness to act in their lives.

The people declare
This phrase highlights the role of the community in proclaiming God's deeds. The Hebrew root "nagad" means to make known or to announce, indicating that the people are actively involved in spreading the knowledge of God's works. This communal declaration serves as a testimony to others, reinforcing the faith of the community and inviting others to witness God's power and grace.

Your wondrous works
The term "wondrous works" refers to the miraculous and mighty acts of God. In Hebrew, "pala" signifies acts that are extraordinary and beyond human capability, often used to describe God's interventions in history, such as the Exodus. These works are a testament to God's power and faithfulness, serving as a reminder of His covenant with His people. The historical context of the Psalms often reflects on these acts as a source of hope and encouragement for future deliverance and blessings.

(1) For that . . .--The wonders just wrought for Israel have repeated the old conviction that God's name, a word of power to save (comp. Psalm 34:18; Psalm 145:18), is near. (Comp. Psalm 105:1.)

Verse 1. - Unto thee, O God, do we give thanks, unto thee do we give thanks; for that thy Name is near thy wondrous works declare; literally, and thy Name is near (i.e. thy providence and care are close to us); this do thy wondrous works declare. The "wondrous works" are those of times past (comp. Psalm 74:12-15), whereof the psalmist anticipates a continuance or repetition.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
For the choirmaster:
לַמְנַצֵּ֥חַ (lam·naṣ·ṣê·aḥ)
Preposition-l, Article | Verb - Piel - Participle - masculine singular
Strong's 5329: To glitter from afar, to be eminent, to be permanent

[To the tune of] “Do not Destroy.”
תַּשְׁחֵ֑ת (taš·ḥêṯ)
Verb - Hifil - Imperfect Jussive - second person masculine singular
Strong's 516: destroy not', a phrase in Psalm titles

A Psalm
מִזְמ֖וֹר (miz·mō·wr)
Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 4210: Instrumental music, a poem set to notes

of Asaph.
לְאָסָ֣ף (lə·’ā·sāp̄)
Preposition-l | Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 623: Asaph -- 'gatherer', the name of several Israelites

A Song.
שִֽׁיר׃ (šîr)
Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 7892: A song, singing

We give thanks
ה֘וֹדִ֤ינוּ (hō·w·ḏî·nū)
Verb - Hifil - Perfect - first person common plural
Strong's 3034: To throw, at, away, to revere, worship, to bemoan

to You,
לְּךָ֨ ׀ (lə·ḵā)
Preposition | second person masculine singular
Strong's Hebrew

O God;
אֱ‍ֽלֹהִ֗ים (’ĕlō·hîm)
Noun - masculine plural
Strong's 430: gods -- the supreme God, magistrates, a superlative

we give thanks,
ה֭וֹדִינוּ (hō·w·ḏî·nū)
Verb - Hifil - Perfect - first person common plural
Strong's 3034: To throw, at, away, to revere, worship, to bemoan

for Your name
שְׁמֶ֑ךָ (šə·me·ḵā)
Noun - masculine singular construct | second person masculine singular
Strong's 8034: A name

is near.
וְקָר֣וֹב (wə·qā·rō·wḇ)
Conjunctive waw | Adjective - masculine singular
Strong's 7138: Near

The people declare
סִ֝פְּר֗וּ (sip·pə·rū)
Verb - Piel - Perfect - third person common plural
Strong's 5608: To count, recount, relate

Your wondrous works.
נִפְלְאוֹתֶֽיךָ׃ (nip̄·lə·’ō·w·ṯe·ḵā)
Verb - Nifal - Participle - feminine plural construct | second person masculine singular
Strong's 6381: To separate, distinguish, to be, great, difficult, wonderful


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