“But God is the judge: he putteth down one, and setteth up another.”
King James Version (KJV)
75:5 Lift not - A metaphor from untamed oxen, which will not bow their heads to receive the yoke. Stiff neck - With pride and contempt.
75:8 For - God is here compared to the master of a feast, who then used to distribute portions of meat and drink to the several guests. A cup - Of vengeance. Red - Such as the best wine of Judea was. Mixture - The wine is mingled not with water, but with strengthening and intoxicating ingredients. Dregs - The worst and most dreadful part of those tribulations. Shall wring - This dreadful draught was brought upon them by their own choice and wickedness.
75:9 Declare - The praises of God.
But God is the iudge: he putteth downe one, and setteth vp another.
- King James Version (1611) - View 1611 Bible Scan
But God is the Judge; He puts down one and exalts another.
- New American Standard Version (1995)
But God is the judge: He putteth down one, and lifteth up another.
- American Standard Version (1901)
But God is the judge, putting down one, and lifting up another.
- Basic English Bible
For God is the judge; he putteth down one and exalteth another.
- Darby Bible
But God is the judge: he putteth down one, and setteth up another.
- Webster's Bible
But God is the judge. He puts down one, and lifts up another.
- World English Bible
But God [is] judge, This He maketh low -- and this He lifteth up.
- Youngs Literal Bible
(75:8) For God is judge; He putteth down one, and lifteth up another.
- Jewish Publication Society Bible