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God says, “At the time I have planned,
    I will bring justice against the wicked.
When the earth quakes and its people live in turmoil,
    I am the one who keeps its foundations firm. Interlude

“I warned the proud, ‘Stop your boasting!’
    I told the wicked, ‘Don’t raise your fists!

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You say, “I choose the appointed time;(A)
    it is I who judge with equity.(B)
When the earth and all its people quake,(C)
    it is I who hold its pillars(D) firm.[a]
To the arrogant(E) I say, ‘Boast no more,’(F)
    and to the wicked, ‘Do not lift up your horns.[b](G)

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Footnotes

  1. Psalm 75:3 The Hebrew has Selah (a word of uncertain meaning) here.
  2. Psalm 75:4 Horns here symbolize strength; also in verses 5 and 10.