Psalms 76:10
Surely the wrath of man shall praise thee: the remainder of wrath shalt thou restrain.
Study Note
Study Note
The enigmatic observation — 'surely the wrath of man shall praise you; the remnant of wrath you will put on like a belt' — presents divine sovereignty as capable of converting even human opposition into worship. The first half (human wrath becoming divine praise) finds its narrative illustration in the cross, where the greatest human act of violence is reread as the supreme moment of divine glory. The second half ('the remnant of wrath you will put on like a belt') is among the most difficult phrases in the Psalter, possibly suggesting that God himself wears residual human wrath as a warrior's equipment in the service of further judgment. The verse grounds the Psalter's theology of divine warfare: the LORD does not stand outside historical conflict but encompasses it, directing even human hostility toward ultimate purposes of praise.
Other Translations
Surely the wrath of man shall praise thee: The residue of wrath shalt thou gird upon thee.
For the fierceness of man praiseth Thee, The remnant of fierceness Thou girdest on.
The ... will give you praise; the rest of ...
Cross References
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