Albert Barnes Commentary Psalms 75:1

"We give thanks unto thee, O God; We give thanks, for thy name is near: Men tell of thy wondrous works." — Psalms 75:1 (ASV)

Unto thee, O God, do we give thanks - We, the people; language which would be appropriate for public thanksgiving, showing that the psalm was designed for public use. The reasons for this public thanksgiving are stated in the later part of the psalm.

Do we give thanks - The repetition is emphatic. The idea is that the occasion was one for special thanksgiving.

For that thy name is near - Literally, “and near is thy name.” The word “name” is often used to designate the person himself. The idea here is that God was near, that he had manifested himself to them in some special manner, and that for this there was occasion for praise. .

Thy wondrous works declare - Or, “They declare thy wondrous works.” The Septuagint renders it, “I will declare all thy wondrous works.” The Latin Vulgate, “We will declare thy wonders.” Luther, “We will declare thy wonders, that thy name is so near.” Prof. Alexander, “They recount thy wonders.” The meaning seems to be, “They,” that is, the people, “declare thy wondrous works.” Your marvelous doings constitute the foundation for praise—for the praise now offered.