4 I said unto the fools, Deal not foolishly: and to the wicked, Lift not up the horn:
4 To the arrogant I say, 'Boast no more,' and to the wicked, 'Do not lift up your horns.
4 I say to the boastful, 'Do not boast,' and to the wicked, 'Do not lift up your horn;
4 I say to the smart alecks, 'That's enough,' to the bullies, 'Not so fast.'"
4 'I said to the boastful, 'Do not deal boastfully,' And to the wicked, 'Do not lift up the horn.
4 "I warned the proud, 'Stop your boasting!' I told the wicked, 'Don't raise your fists!
Matthew Henry's Commentary on Psalm 75:4
Commentary on Psalm 75:1-5
(Read Psalm 75:1-5)
We often pray for mercy, when in pursuit of it; and shall we only once or twice give thanks, when we obtain it? God shows that he is nigh to us in what we call upon him for. Public trusts are to be managed uprightly. This may well be applied to Christ and his government. Man's sin threatened to destroy the whole creation; but Christ saved the world from utter ruin. He who is made of God to us wisdom, bids us be wise. To the proud, daring sinners he says, Boast not of your power, persist not in contempt. All the present hopes and future happiness of the human race spring from the Son of God.