Psalm 76:10

Surely the wrath of man shall praise thee: the remainder of wrath shalt thou restrain.

Cross-references

Psalm 46:6 Parallel

In Psalm 46:6, nations rage but God's voice melts the earth — same theme of God sovereign over human wrath.

Psalm 124:3 Parallel

In Psalm 124:3, the psalmist describes what would have happened if God had not restrained enemies' anger — the remnant of wrath.

Psalm 65:7 Parallel

In Psalm 65:7, God stills the tumult of peoples — similar to controlling human wrath in Psalm 76:10.

In Genesis 37:18-20, Joseph's brothers plot to kill him—human wrath that God later uses to bring about salvation, illustrating Psalm 76:10.

Acts 4:26–28 Prophetic fulfillment

In Acts 4:26-28, the rulers' conspiracy against Christ fulfills God's plan, showing human wrath turned to praise as in Psalm 76:10.

Daniel 3:19 Parallel

Daniel 3:19 shows Nebuchadnezzar's furious wrath against the three men—human anger that God later uses to display His power and receive praise.

Acts 12:3–19 Related theme

In Acts 12:3-19, Herod's persecution ends with Peter freed and Herod struck down — human wrath turned to God's praise.

Genesis 50:20 explicitly states that human evil intent was used by God for good—a direct parallel to Psalm 76:10's principle.

Exodus 9:16 Parallel

Exodus 9:16 reveals God raised Pharaoh to show His power, so His name is proclaimed—human opposition brings God praise, as in Psalm 76:10.

Exodus 18:11 has Jethro praising God because the Egyptians dealt arrogantly—human arrogance leads to God's greater glory, as in Psalm 76:10.

Exodus 15:9-11 recounts the enemy's boastful pursuit, then God's victory—human wrath turned into praise, matching Psalm 76:10.

1 Kings 12:16 Related theme

1 Kings 12:16 shows Israel's angry rebellion against Rehoboam, which God used to divide the kingdom—a direct example of human wrath serving God's purpose.

Acts 2:23 Parallel

In Acts 2:23, the crucifixion by 'lawless men' is explicitly part of God's plan — human wrath directly accomplishes God's purpose of salvation, turning wrath into praise.

John 7:30 Parallel

In John 7:30, the enemies' attempt to arrest Jesus is restrained because 'his hour had not yet come' — a clear example of God limiting human wrath until His appointed time.

Daniel 3:29 Parallel

Daniel 3:29 shows Nebuchadnezzar's decree using threat of wrath to honor God — a clear instance of human wrath being turned to praise.

Acts 4:28 Parallel

In Acts 4:28, the rulers' opposition to Jesus is described as doing 'whatever your hand and plan had predestined' — human wrath is fully under God's sovereign control.

Acts 5:34 Historical context

In Acts 5:34, Gamaliel's advice restrains the council's murderous intent — a direct example of God 'putting on the remnant of wrath' by limiting persecution.

Isaiah 37:26 reveals that God ordained Assyria's destructive wrath — a clear example of human wrath being used to fulfill God's plan and bring Him praise.

In Isaiah 10:12, God uses Assyria's wrath to judge, then punishes their arrogance — a classic example of wrath turned to praise and restrained.

Isaiah 7:7 Parallel

In Isaiah 7:7, God declares the plot against Judah will not succeed — restraining human wrath and ensuring His plan prevails.

Acts 18:16 Historical context

In Acts 18:16, Gallio dismisses the case against Paul — a Roman official restrains the Jewish leaders' wrath, showing God's hand in limiting persecution.

Job 1:12 Parallel

In Job 1:12, God sets a limit on Satan's power over Job — the remnant of wrath is restrained, leading to Job's eventual praise.

Ezra 6:6 Parallel

In Ezra 6:6, Darius's decree to keep away from the temple shows God turning potential wrath into praise by restraining officials.

Ezra 5:5 Parallel

In Ezra 5:5, God's eye restrains opposition to temple rebuilding, allowing work to continue — a direct example of restraining wrath.

2 Chronicles 10:16 Related theme

2 Chronicles 10:16 parallels 1 Kings 12:16—Israel's rebellion used by God to divide the kingdom, showing wrath turned to His purpose.

2 Kings 19:35 Related theme

2 Kings 19:35 recounts God striking the Assyrian army—the ultimate demonstration of God turning enemy wrath into praise through deliverance.

2 Kings 19:25 Related theme

2 Kings 19:25 reveals God's sovereign plan to use Assyria's wrath to judge, then restrain it—a key illustration of Psalm 76:10's theme.

Philippians 1:12 shows Paul's imprisonment advancing the gospel — a clear example of human wrath turned to praise.

Matthew 2:13–16 Prophetic fulfillment

In Matthew 2:13-16, Herod's wrath against Jesus leads to flight to Egypt, fulfilling prophecy — God uses wrath for his purposes.

Revelation 9:4 restricts the locusts' harm to those without God's seal — illustrating God's restraint of destructive wrath.

In Revelation 11:18, the nations' rage is met by God's wrath, leading to reward for saints — a parallel to wrath becoming praise.

Daniel 3:20 Parallel

Daniel 3:20 records the king's order to cast the men into the furnace—a direct act of human wrath that God overrules for His glory.

Exodus 9:17 Parallel

Exodus 9:17 describes Pharaoh exalting himself against God's people—a specific instance of human wrath that God uses for His glory.

Genesis 37:26-28 shows the brothers selling Joseph instead of killing—another act of human wrath that God turns to good, as in Psalm 76:10.

Isaiah 46:11 shows God summoning Cyrus to execute His will — another instance of God using human power (including wrath) to achieve His purposes.

Isaiah 27:8 Parallel

Isaiah 27:8 shows God measuring out His wrath in judgment — echoing the idea that God restrains and uses wrath for His purposes.

Acts 16:35 Historical context

In Acts 16:35, the magistrates order Paul and Silas released — human authorities, who had earlier used wrath, now act under God's control to end the affliction.

Acts 25:12 Historical context

In Acts 25:12, Festus grants Paul's appeal to Caesar — a legal decision that channels human opposition into God's plan to bring Paul to Rome.

Numbers 22:38 Related theme

Numbers 22:38 shows Balaam constrained to speak only God's word—an example of God overriding human intent, similar to turning wrath into praise.

2 Timothy 3:9 says false teachers' folly will be limited — mirroring God's restraint of the remnant of wrath.

Job 38:11 Parallel

In Job 38:11, God sets a boundary for the sea, symbolizing His control over chaotic forces — parallel to restraining human wrath.