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.
In Judah [Praised], God is known. His name is great in Israel [God prevails].
2 He lives in Jerusalem; his home is in Zion.
His tabernacle is also in Salem [Complete peace, Perfect peace]; His dwelling place in Zion [Mountain ridge, Marking].
3 There he broke the flaming arrows, the shields, the swords, and the weapons of war. (Selah)
There he broke the flaming arrows of the bow, the shield, and the sword, and the weapons of war. (Selah) ·contemplation with musical interlude·.
4 You shine with light; you are more majestic than the everlasting mountains.
Glorious are you, and excellent, more than mountains of game.
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.
Valiant men lie plundered, they have slept their last sleep. None of the men of war can lift their hands.
6 At your command, God of Jacob, both horse and rider fell down dead.
At your rebuke, God of Jacob [Supplanter], both chariot and horse are cast into a deep sleep.
7 You are terrifying—who can stand before you when you are angry?
You, even you, are to be feared. Who can stand in your sight when you are angry?
8 From heaven you announced judgment. Everyone on earth was afraid and stood still,
You pronounced judgment to be sh'ma ·heard obeyed· from heaven. The earth feared, and was silent,
9 when you stood up to judge, to save the oppressed people of the earth. (Selah)
when God arose to judgment, to save all the afflicted ones of the earth. (Selah) ·contemplation with musical interlude·.
10 Even human anger against you makes you look glorious, for you wear it alike a crown.
Surely the wrath of man yadah ·extend hands in thankful praise· to you. The survivors of your wrath are restrained.
11 Make your promises to God and be sure to keep them. Everyone bring gifts to the awe-inspiring one.
Make vows to Adonai your God, and fulfill them! Let all of his neighbors bring presents to him who is to be feared.
12 For he humbles proud leaders; he terrifies the kings of the earth.
He will cut off the spirit of princes. He is feared by the kings of the earth.
