Psalm 74

The Psalm

Psalms. Chapter 74. A contemplation by Asaph. God, why have you rejected us forever? Why does your anger smoulder against the sheep of your pasture? Remember your congregation, which you purchased of old, which you have redeemed to be the tribe of your inheritance: Mount Zion, in which you have lived. Lift up your feet to the perpetual ruins, all the evil that the enemy has done in the sanctuary. Your adversaries have roared in the middle of your assembly. They have set up their standards as signs. They behaved like men wielding axes, cutting through a thicket of trees. Now they break all its carved work down with hatchet and hammers. They have burnt your sanctuary to the ground. They have profaned the dwelling place of your Name. They said in their heart, “We will crush them completely.” They have burnt up all the places in the land where God was worshipped. We see no miraculous signs. There is no longer any prophet, neither is there amongst us anyone who knows how long. How long, God, shall the adversary reproach? Shall the enemy blaspheme your name forever? Why do you draw back your hand, even your right hand? Take it from your chest and consume them! Yet God is my King of old, working salvation throughout the earth. You divided the sea by your strength. You broke the heads of the sea monsters in the waters. You broke the heads of Leviathan in pieces. You gave him as food to people and desert creatures. You opened up spring and stream. You dried up mighty rivers. The day is yours, the night is also yours. You have prepared the light and the sun. You have set all the boundaries of the earth. You have made summer and winter. Remember this, that the enemy has mocked you, LORD. Foolish people have blasphemed your name. Don’t deliver the soul of your dove to wild beasts. Don’t forget the life of your poor forever. Honour your covenant, for haunts of violence fill the dark places of the earth. Don’t let the oppressed return ashamed. Let the poor and needy praise your name. Arise, God! Plead your own cause. Remember how the foolish man mocks you all day. Don’t forget the voice of your adversaries. The tumult of those who rise up against you ascends continually.

Worship Lyrics

A contemplation by Asaph
God, why have you rejected us forever
Why does your anger smoulder against the sheep of your pasture
Remember your congregation which you purchased of old
Which you have redeemed to be the tribe of your inheritance: Mount Zion
In which you have lived
Lift up your feet to the perpetual ruins, all the evil that the enemy has done in the sanctuary
Your adversaries have roared in the middle of your assembly
They have set up their standards as signs
They behaved like men wielding axes, cutting through a thicket of trees
Now they break all its carved work down with hatchet and hammers
They have burnt your sanctuary to the ground
They have profaned the dwelling place of your Name
They said in their heart, We will crush them completely
They have burnt up all the places in the land where God was worshipped
We see no miraculous signs
There is no longer any prophet, neither is there amongst us anyone who knows how long
How long, God, shall the adversary reproach
Shall the enemy blaspheme your name forever
Why do you draw back your hand, even your right hand
Take it from your chest and consume them
Yet God is my King of old, working salvation throughout the earth
You divided the sea by your strength
You broke the heads of the sea monsters in the waters
You broke the heads of Leviathan in pieces
You gave him as food to people and desert creatures
You opened up spring and stream
You dried up mighty rivers
The day is yours, the night is also yours
You have prepared the light and the sun
You have set all the boundaries of the earth
You have made summer and winter
Remember this, that the enemy has mocked you, LORD
Foolish people have blasphemed your name
Dont deliver the soul of your dove to wild beasts
Dont forget the life of your poor forever
Honour your covenant, for haunts of violence fill the dark places of the earth
Dont let the oppressed return ashamed
Let the poor and needy praise your name
Arise, God
Plead your own cause
Remember how the foolish man mocks you all day
Dont forget the voice of your adversaries
The tumult of those who rise up against you ascends continually

About This Psalm

Psalm 74 is a praise psalm that speaks to the heart of worship and devotion. This ancient song continues to inspire modern believers in their faith journey.

Key Themes: praise, deliverance, kingship

Reflection

This psalm invites us to:

• Meditate on God's word and character
• Apply biblical truth to our daily lives
• Express our hearts in worship and prayer

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Discussion Questions

1. What does this psalm teach us about God's character?
2. How can we apply the message of Psalm 74 to our lives today?
3. What verse or phrase stands out most to you, and why?

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