Psalm 75 contains a warning against pride when it says, “Do not exalt your horn.” (Verse 5 of Ps 75) The horn was a symbol of strength, power. (Deuteronomy 33:17) To exalt one’s horn was to behave with haughtiness. The psalmist here warns the wicked not to assume arrogant airs about their seemingly secure position of power, for ‘the horns of the wicked shall be cut down’ by Jehovah. (Psalm 75:10) Knowing this encourages God’s servants to remain faithful to him despite the seeming prosperity of the wicked.​—Compare Psalm 144:11-15a.

Lesson for Us: Psalm 106 helps us to appreciate that rebellious Korah, Dathan, and Abiram envied Moses’ position as administrator of God’s nation. (Psalm 106:16; Numbers 16:2-11) In the end, the rebellion was crushed when “a fire went burning” among the rebels. (Psalm 106:18) Certainly the dangers of pride and envy are here made manifest. Speaking out against appointed servants of Jehovah today can likewise bring his displeasure.​—Hebrews 13:17; Jude 4, 8, 11.