Thou didst cause judgement to be heard Or, as R.V., sentence. God pronounced sentence upon the proud Assyrian when He intervened for the rescue of His people. Cp. Psalms 46:6; Isa 30:30; 1 Samuel 2:10.

from heaven For though God has chosen Zion for His earthly dwelling-place, His true abode and seat of judgement is in heaven.

the meek of the earth Cp. Isaiah 11:4; Zephaniah 2:3. Israel, regarded ideally as -the righteous one" (Psalms 75:10), and contrasted with -the wicked of the earth" (Psalms 75:8), is meant.

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