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Psalm 75:6 Meaning

For promotion cometh neither from the east, nor from the west, nor from the south.

Context Explained

4I said unto the fools, Deal not foolishly: and to the wicked, Lift not up the horn:

5Lift not up your horn on high: speak not with a stiff neck.

6For promotion cometh neither from the east, nor from the west, nor from the south.

7But God is the judge: he putteth down one, and setteth up another.

8For in the hand of the LORD there is a cup, and the wine is red; it is full of mixture; and he poureth out of the same: but the dregs thereof, all the wicked of the earth shall wring them out, and drink them.

Key Themes

humilitydivine authoritypromotion

Related Cross References

  • James 4:10

    Both verses emphasize the importance of humility before God for exaltation.

  • 1 Samuel 2:7

    This verse discusses God's control over promotion and demotion, similar to Psalm 75:6.

  • Proverbs 16:18

    Pride precedes destruction, highlighting the theme of humility in seeking promotion.

Source: Psalm 75:6