The Meaning of Psalms 75:2 Explained

Psalms 75:2

KJV: When I shall receive the congregation I will judge uprightly.

YLT: When I receive an appointment, I -- I do judge uprightly.

Darby: When I shall receive the assembly, I will judge with equity.

ASV: When I shall find the set time, I will judge uprightly.

KJV Reverse Interlinear

When I shall receive  the congregation  I will judge  uprightly. 

What does Psalms 75:2 Mean?

Context Summary

Psalms 75:1-10 - God Putteth Down And Lifteth Up
This psalm dates probably from Sennacherib's invasion, and therefore the North is omitted in Psalms 75:6, that being the quarter from which the enemy came.
God is near, Psalms 75:1-3. There are high moments in life when we realize how real and near God is. The ground on which we stand is holy. We know that we are safe in the pavilion of our Father's care. Then we give repeated thanks, Psalms 75:1. Presently God speaks and assures us that when the earth and its inhabitants dissolve, He will sustain its pillars. What an encouragement is this, when the whole world seems about to be dissolved!
Turning from God to man, the psalmist rebukes his enemies and bids them cease their arrogant talk and behavior, Psalms 75:4. The horn is the strength of certain beasts, and is a symbol of power, Deuteronomy 33:17; Daniel 7:7. But God is the supreme Ruler of men. Our position or promotion in life is His arrangement, to be held as a sacred trust for Him. Let us, amid a world in arms, be light-hearted and sing. God will take care of those who trust Him. [source]

Chapter Summary: Psalms 75

1  The prophet praises God
2  He promises to judge uprightly
4  He rebukes the proud by consideration of God's providence
9  He praises God, and promises to execute justice

What do the individual words in Psalms 75:2 mean?

When I choose the proper time I uprightly will judge
כִּ֭י אֶקַּ֣ח מוֹעֵ֑ד אֲ֝נִ֗י מֵישָׁרִ֥ים אֶשְׁפֹּֽט

אֶקַּ֣ח  I  choose 
Parse: Verb, Qal, Imperfect, first person common singular
Root: יָקַח 
Sense: to take, get, fetch, lay hold of, seize, receive, acquire, buy, bring, marry, take a wife, snatch, take away.
מוֹעֵ֑ד  the  proper  time 
Parse: Noun, masculine singular
Root: מֹועֵד  
Sense: appointed place, appointed time, meeting.
מֵישָׁרִ֥ים  uprightly 
Parse: Noun, masculine plural
Root: מֵישָׁרִים  
Sense: evenness, uprightness, straightness, equity.
אֶשְׁפֹּֽט  will  judge 
Parse: Verb, Qal, Imperfect, first person common singular
Root: שָׁפַט  
Sense: to judge, govern, vindicate, punish.