Psalms 74:11 nasb — Why do You withdraw Your hand, even Your right hand? From within Your bosom, destroy them!

NASB

"Why do You withdraw Your hand, even Your right hand? From within Your bosom, destroy them!"

— Psalms 74:11, NASB

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Psalms 74 — Context

8

They said in their heart, "Let us completely subdue them." They have burned all the meeting places of God in the land.

9

We do not see our signs; There is no longer any prophet, Nor is there any among us who knows how long.

10

How long, O God, will the adversary revile, And the enemy spurn Your name forever?

11

Why do You withdraw Your hand, even Your right hand? From within Your bosom, destroy them!

12

Yet God is my king from of old, Who works deeds of deliverance in the midst of the earth.

13

You divided the sea by Your strength; You broke the heads of the sea monsters in the waters.

14

You crushed the heads of Leviathan; You gave him as food for the creatures of the wilderness.

Psalms 74:11 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Psalms 74:11 say?
Psalms 74:11 in the NASB reads: “Why do You withdraw Your hand, even Your right hand? From within Your bosom, destroy them!”
Where is Psalms 74:11 in the Bible?
Psalms 74:11 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Psalms, chapter 74, verse 11.
Who wrote Psalms?
Psalms is traditionally attributed to Multiple authors (David, Asaph, the sons of Korah, Solomon, Moses, others). Approximately 73 psalms are attributed to David; others to Asaph, the sons of Korah, Solomon, Moses, Heman, and Ethan; the remainder are anonymous. It was written c. 1410–430 BC.
What is the book of Psalms about?
The Psalms are the prayer book and hymnal of God's people, gathering a thousand years of inspired song — praise, lament, thanksgiving, confession, and royal and messianic worship. Every emotion of the believing heart finds a voice here, and every voice finds its center in Christ.
What are the major themes of Psalms?
Psalms explores themes including Praise, Lament, Trust, Messiah, Refuge, Kingship. These themes shape the meaning and context of Psalms 74:11.
What translation should I read Psalms 74:11 in?
Psalms 74:11 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Psalms 74:11?
Psalms 74:11 reads (NASB): “Why do You withdraw Your hand, even Your right hand? From within Your bosom, destroy them!” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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