Psalms 76

1 Unto the end, in praises, a psalm for Asaph: a canticle to the Assyrians. In Judea God is known: his name is great in Israel.

For the chief musician, on stringed instruments. A psalm of Asaph, a song. God has made himself known in Judah; his name is great in Israel.

2 And his place is in peace: and his abode in Sion:

His tent is in Salem; his dwelling place is in Zion.

3 There hath he broken the powers of bows, the shield, the sword, and the battie.

There he broke the arrows of the bow, the shield, the sword, and the other weapons of war. (Selah)

4 Thou enlightenest wonderfully from the everlasting hills.

You shine brightly and reveal your glory, as you descend from the mountains, where you killed your victims.

5 All the foolish of heart were troubled. They have slept their sleep; and all the men of riches have found nothing in their hands.

The bravehearted were plundered; they fell asleep. All the warriors were helpless.

6 At thy rebuke, O God of Jacob, they have all slumbered that mounted on horseback.

At your rebuke, God of Jacob, both rider and horse fell asleep.

7 Thou art terrible, and who shall resist thee? from that time thy wrath.

You, yes you, are to be feared; who can stand in your sight when you are angry?

8 Thou hast caused judgment to be heard from heaven: the earth trembled and was still,

From heaven you made your judgment heard; the earth was afraid and silent

9 When God arose in judgment, to save all the meek of the earth.

when you, God, arose to execute judgment and to save all the oppressed of the earth. (Selah)

10 For the thought of man shall give praise to thee: and the remainders of the thought shall keep holiday to thee.

Surely your angry judgment against humanity will bring you praise; you gird yourself with what is left of your anger.

11 Vow ye, and pay to the Lord your God: all you that are round about him bring presents. To him that is terrible,

Make vows to Yahweh your God and keep them. May all who surround him bring gifts to him who is to be feared.

12 Even to him who taketh away the spirit of princes: to the terrible with the kings of the earth.

He cuts off the spirit of the princes; he is feared by the kings of the earth.