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Psalms 74:12 web — Yet God is my King of old, working salvation in the midst of the earth.

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"Yet God is my King of old, working salvation in the midst of the earth."

— Psalms 74:12, World English Bible

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Psalms 74 — Context

9

We see no miraculous signs. There is no longer any prophet, neither is there among us anyone who knows how long.

10

How long, God, shall the adversary reproach? Shall the enemy blaspheme your name forever?

11

Why do you draw back your hand, even your right hand? Take it out of your pocket and consume them!

12

Yet God is my King of old, working salvation 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 broke the heads of Leviathan in pieces. You gave him as food to people and desert creatures.

15

You opened up spring and stream. You dried up mighty rivers.

Psalms 74:12 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Psalms 74:12 say?
Psalms 74:12 in the World English Bible reads: “Yet God is my King of old, working salvation in the midst of the earth.”
Where is Psalms 74:12 in the Bible?
Psalms 74:12 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Psalms, chapter 74, verse 12.
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 74:12.
What translation should I read Psalms 74:12 in?
Psalms 74:12 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 74:12?
Psalms 74:12 reads (WEB): “Yet God is my King of old, working salvation in the midst of the earth.” 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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