Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version No one from the east or the west or from the desert can exalt themselves. New Living Translation For no one on earth—from east or west, or even from the wilderness— should raise a defiant fist. English Standard Version For not from the east or from the west and not from the wilderness comes lifting up, Berean Standard Bible For exaltation comes neither from east nor west, nor out of the desert, King James Bible For promotion cometh neither from the east, nor from the west, nor from the south. New King James Version For exaltation comes neither from the east Nor from the west nor from the south. New American Standard Bible For not from the east, nor from the west, Nor from the desert comes exaltation; NASB 1995 For not from the east, nor from the west, Nor from the desert comes exaltation; NASB 1977 For not from the east, nor from the west, Nor from the desert comes exaltation; Legacy Standard Bible For one’s rising up does not come from the east, nor from the west, And not from the desert; Amplified Bible For not from the east, nor from the west, Nor from the desert comes exaltation. Christian Standard Bible Exaltation does not come from the east, the west, or the desert, Holman Christian Standard Bible Exaltation does not come from the east, the west, or the desert, American Standard Version For neither from the east, nor from the west, Nor yet from the south, cometh lifting up. Contemporary English Version Our LORD and our God, victory doesn't come from the east or the west or from the desert. English Revised Version For neither from the east, nor from the west, nor yet from the south, cometh lifting up. GOD'S WORD® Translation The [authority] to reward someone does not [come] from the east, from the west, or [even] from the wilderness. Good News Translation Judgment does not come from the east or from the west, from the north or from the south; International Standard Version For exaltation comes not from the east, the west, or the wilderness, Majority Standard Bible For exaltation comes neither from east nor west, nor out of the desert, NET Bible For victory does not come from the east or west, or from the wilderness. New Heart English Bible For neither from the east, nor from the west, nor yet from the south, comes exaltation. Webster's Bible Translation For promotion cometh neither from the east, nor from the west, nor from the south. World English Bible For neither from the east, nor from the west, nor yet from the south, comes exaltation. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionFor not from the east, or from the west, "" Nor from the wilderness—[is] elevation. Young's Literal Translation For not from the east, or from the west, Nor from the wilderness -- is elevation. Smith's Literal Translation For not from the going forth and from the west, and not from the desert the lifting up. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleFor neither from the east, nor from the west, nor from the desert hills: Catholic Public Domain Version New American Bible For judgment comes not from east or from west, not from the wilderness or the mountains, New Revised Standard Version For not from the east or from the west and not from the wilderness comes lifting up; Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleFor defence comes neither from the west nor from the east nor from the desert mountains. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated For it does not proceed from the West neither from the wilderness of the mountains. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917For neither from the east, nor from the west, Nor yet from the wilderness, cometh lifting up. Brenton Septuagint Translation For good comes neither from the east, nor from the west, nor from the desert mountains. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context We Give Thanks, for Your Name is Near…5Do not lift up your horn against heaven or speak with an outstretched neck.’ ” 6For exaltation comes neither from east nor west, nor out of the desert, 7but it is God who judges; He brings down one and exalts another.… Cross References Daniel 2:21 He changes the times and seasons; He removes kings and establishes them. He gives wisdom to the wise and knowledge to the discerning. James 4:10 Humble yourselves before the Lord, and He will exalt you. 1 Peter 5:6 Humble yourselves, therefore, under God’s mighty hand, so that in due time He may exalt you. 1 Samuel 2:7 The LORD sends poverty and wealth; He humbles and He exalts. Luke 1:52 He has brought down rulers from their thrones, but has exalted the humble. Proverbs 3:35 The wise will inherit honor, but fools are held up to shame. Proverbs 29:23 A man’s pride will bring him low, but a humble spirit will obtain honor. Matthew 23:12 For whoever exalts himself will be humbled, and whoever humbles himself will be exalted. Isaiah 14:13-15 You said in your heart: “I will ascend to the heavens; I will raise my throne above the stars of God. I will sit on the mount of assembly, in the far reaches of the north. / I will ascend above the tops of the clouds; I will make myself like the Most High.” / But you will be brought down to Sheol, to the lowest depths of the Pit. Ezekiel 21:26 This is what the Lord GOD says: ‘Remove the turban, and take off the crown. Things will not remain as they are: Exalt the lowly and bring low the exalted. Job 5:11 He sets the lowly on high, so that mourners are lifted to safety. Job 12:23 He makes nations great and destroys them; He enlarges nations, then disperses them. Jeremiah 27:5 By My great power and outstretched arm, I made the earth and the men and beasts on the face of it, and I give it to whom I please. Romans 13:1 Everyone must submit himself to the governing authorities, for there is no authority except that which is from God. The authorities that exist have been appointed by God. 1 Corinthians 1:28-29 He chose the lowly and despised things of the world, and the things that are not, to nullify the things that are, / so that no one may boast in His presence. Treasury of Scripture For promotion comes neither from the east, nor from the west, nor from the south. south. Jump to Previous Desert East Elevation Exalt Exaltation Honour Lifting Promotion South Uplifting West WildernessJump to Next Desert East Elevation Exalt Exaltation Honour Lifting Promotion South Uplifting West WildernessPsalm 75 1. The prophet praises God2. 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. For exaltation comes neither from east nor west This phrase emphasizes that true exaltation or promotion does not originate from any earthly direction or human source. In biblical times, the east and west were often seen as symbolic of the vastness of the earth, representing all human endeavors and powers. The east, associated with the rising sun, often symbolized new beginnings or human efforts, while the west, where the sun sets, could represent the end of human endeavors. This phrase underscores the belief that human advancement is not determined by worldly powers or geographical locations but by divine will. This is consistent with other scriptures, such as Daniel 2:21, which states that God "changes times and seasons; he deposes kings and raises up others." nor out of the desert Persons / Places / Events 1. Psalmist (Asaph)- The author of Psalm 75, Asaph, was a prominent Levite singer and seer in David's court, known for his role in leading worship and composing psalms. 2. Israel - The nation to whom the psalm was originally addressed, often seeking God's guidance and deliverance from their enemies. 3. East, West, Desert - These geographical references symbolize the various directions from which people might expect help or promotion, emphasizing that true exaltation comes from God alone. Teaching Points God as the Source of ExaltationTrue promotion and honor come from God, not from human efforts or worldly sources. Believers should seek God's favor rather than relying on human connections or strategies. Humility and Dependence on God Recognizing that exaltation comes from God encourages humility. Believers are called to trust in God's timing and provision rather than striving for self-promotion. God's Sovereignty in Leadership God appoints leaders and authorities according to His will. This understanding should lead to prayerful support for leaders and trust in God's overarching plan. Avoiding Worldly Pursuits The pursuit of status or recognition from worldly sources is futile. Believers should focus on serving God faithfully, knowing that He sees and rewards in His time. Contentment in God's Plan Trusting that God is in control allows believers to find contentment in their current circumstances, knowing that God will exalt them in due time if it aligns with His purpose.(6) For promotion . . .--The Authorised Version has here rightly set aside the pointing of the text, which, as the LXX. and Vulg., reads-- "For not from the east, nor from the west, Nor from the wilderness of mountains," a sentence which has no conclusion. The recurrence also of parts of the verb "to lift up" in Psalm 75:4-5; Psalm 75:7, makes in favour of taking harim as part of the same verb here, instead of as a noun, "mountains." That the word midbar (wilderness) might be used for "south," receives support from Acts 8:26. Ewald thinks the four points of the compass should be completed by inserting a conjunction, and taking the "desert" and "mountains" to represent respectively the south and north. He then supplies the conclusion of the sentence from the following verse:-- "For neither from east nor west, . . . Verse 6. - For promotion cometh neither from the east, nor from the west, nor from the south. So Hupfeld, Kay, Canon Cook, and the Revised Version Others suggest the meaning to be, "For it is not from the east, nor is it from the west, nor yet from the mountainous desert [that help cometh]." But the ellipse of the main idea is improbable. The address is to the enemies who threaten Israel, "Lift not up your horns - speak not proudly - for exaltation comes not from any earthly quarter - east, west, north, or south" ("north" being omitted, as sufficiently implied in the others); it is God alone who gives it, and he is not likely to give it to you."Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew Forכִּ֤י (kî) Conjunction Strong's 3588: A relative conjunction exaltation הָרִֽים׃ (hā·rîm) Verb - Hifil - Infinitive construct Strong's 7311: To be high actively, to rise, raise comes not לֹ֣א (lō) Adverb - Negative particle Strong's 3808: Not, no from east מִ֭מּוֹצָא (mim·mō·w·ṣā) Preposition-m | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 4161: A place or act of going forth, issue, export, source, spring or west וּמִֽמַּעֲרָ֑ב (ū·mim·ma·‘ă·rāḇ) Conjunctive waw, Preposition-m | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 4628: The west or וְ֝לֹ֗א (wə·lō) Conjunctive waw | Adverb - Negative particle Strong's 3808: Not, no out of the desert, מִמִּדְבַּ֥ר (mim·miḏ·bar) Preposition-m | Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 4057: A pasture, a desert, speech Links Psalm 75:6 NIVPsalm 75:6 NLT Psalm 75:6 ESV Psalm 75:6 NASB Psalm 75:6 KJV Psalm 75:6 BibleApps.com Psalm 75:6 Biblia Paralela Psalm 75:6 Chinese Bible Psalm 75:6 French Bible Psalm 75:6 Catholic Bible OT Poetry: Psalm 75:6 For neither from the east (Psalm Ps Psa.) |
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