Bible Strands
Psalms 75:6
For exaltation comes neither from east nor west, nor out of the desert,
Berean Standard Bible
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Study note
Setting — The speaker addresses those prone to arrogance, warning them against self-promotion before declaring God’s sovereign judgment. The statement functions as the logical bridge between a prohibition against pride and a declaration of divine authority.
The words — הָרִים (ha.Rim) literally means exaltation, while מִמּוֹצָא (mi.mo.tza) denotes a going out or emergence. These terms ground the verse’s claim in the origin of human advancement.
The thread — The text connects to Psalms 75:5, which forbids lifting one’s horn against heaven, and Psalms 75:7, which states God alone brings down and exalts. It aligns with Psalms 3:3, where the Lord is identified as the One who lifts the head.
Why it lands — The verse requires readers to abandon the pursuit of status through human effort or geographic advantage. It directs attention to God’s exclusive authority to determine elevation and judgment.
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The Hebrew words
King James Version
For promotion cometh neither from the east, nor from the west, nor from the south.
Cross-references
- Psalms 3:3 But You, O LORD, are a shield around me, my glory, and the One who lifts my head.