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Psalms 76:7
You alone are to be feared. When You are angry, who can stand before You?
Berean Standard Bible
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Study note
Setting — The psalmist addresses God immediately after describing how His rebuke leaves horse and rider stunned, and just before declaring that heaven pronounced judgment and the earth became still.
The words — The Hebrew word נ֥וֹרָא (No.ra') translates literally to "to be feared," while יַעֲמֹ֥ד (ya.'a.Mod) means "will he stand."
The thread — This theme of God's terrifying authority appears in Nahum 1:6, which asks who can withstand His indignation, and Psalms 89:7, which declares He is greatly feared among the holy ones. The warning in Psalms 2:12 similarly addresses His wrath, noting that rebellion leads to perishing when His anger ignites.
Why it lands — The text states that God alone commands fear and that no one can withstand His anger, requiring the reader to acknowledge His absolute sovereignty and the futility of resisting His judgment.
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The Hebrew words
King James Version
Thou, even thou, art to be feared: and who may stand in thy sight when once thou art angry?
Cross-references
- Nahum 1:6 Who can withstand His indignation? Who can endure His burning anger? His wrath is poured out like fire; even rocks are shattered before Him.
- Psalms 2:12 Kiss the Son, lest He be angry and you perish in your rebellion, when His wrath ignites in an instant. Blessed are all who take refuge in Him.
- Psalms 89:7 In the council of the holy ones, God is greatly feared, and awesome above all who surround Him.
- Revelation 14:7 And he said in a loud voice, “Fear God and give Him glory, because the hour of His judgment has come. Worship the One who made the heavens and the earth and the sea and the springs of waters.”
- 1 Chronicles 16:25 For great is the LORD, and greatly to be praised; He is to be feared above all gods.
- Ezra 9:15 O LORD, God of Israel, You are righteous! For we remain this day as a remnant. Here we are before You in our guilt, though because of it no one can stand before You.”
- Psalms 90:11 Who knows the power of Your anger? Your wrath matches the fear You are due.
- Psalms 130:3 If You, O LORD, kept track of iniquities, then who, O Lord, could stand?
- Jeremiah 10:7 Who would not fear You, O King of nations? This is Your due. For among all the wise men of the nations, and in all their kingdoms, there is none like You.
- Matthew 10:28 Do not be afraid of those who kill the body but cannot kill the soul. Instead, fear the One who can destroy both soul and body in hell.