Psalms 76

1 For the music director. To be accompanied by stringed instruments. A psalm of Asaph. A song. God is famous in Judah; his reputation is great throughout Israel.

Unto the end. With Praises. A Psalm of Asaph. A Canticle to the Assyrians. In Judea, God is known. In Israel, his name is great.

2 He lives in Jerusalem; his home is in Zion.

And his place has been formed with peace. And his dwelling place is in Zion.

3 There he broke the flaming arrows, the shields, the swords, and the weapons of war. (Selah)

In that place, he has broken the powers of the bows, the shield, the sword, and the battle.

4 You shine with light; you are more majestic than the everlasting mountains.

You illuminate wondrously from the mountains of eternity.

5 Our most courageous enemies have been plundered. They sleep the sleep of death. Even the strongest of them could not raise a hand against us.

All the foolish of heart have been disturbed. They have slept their sleep, and all the men of riches have found nothing in their hands.

6 At your command, God of Jacob, both horse and rider fell down dead.

At your rebuke, O God of Jacob, those who were mounted on horseback have fallen asleep.

7 You are terrifying—who can stand before you when you are angry?

You are terrible, and so, who can withstand you? From thence is your wrath.

8 From heaven you announced judgment. Everyone on earth was afraid and stood still,

You have caused judgment to be heard from heaven. The earth trembled and was quieted,

9 when you stood up to judge, to save the oppressed people of the earth. (Selah)

when God rose up in judgment in order to bring salvation to all the meek of the earth.

10 Even human anger against you makes you look glorious, for you wear it alike a crown.

For the thinking of man will confess to you, and the legacy of his thinking will keep a feast day to you.

11 Make your promises to God and be sure to keep them. Everyone bring gifts to the awe-inspiring one.

Make vows and pay them to the Lord, your God. All you who surround him bring gifts: to him who is terrible,

12 For he humbles proud leaders; he terrifies the kings of the earth.

even to him who takes away the spirit of leaders, to him who is terrible with the kings of the earth.