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.

For the leader. With instrumental music. A psalm of Asaph, a song. God has made himself known in Judah, his name is great in Israel.

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

His tent is in Salem, his dwelling in Zion.

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

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

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

Terrible is your splendor on the everlasting mountains.

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.

Despoiled were the stout of heart; in the sleep into which they had fallen, none of the warriors could lift a hand.

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

At your rebuke, God of Jacob, sank chariot and horse to sleep.

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

Awful are you: who can stand before you, when once you are angry?

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

The judgment you gave from heaven frightened the earth into silence,

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

when God arose to judgment to save the oppressed of the earth. (Selah)

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

The fiercest will praise you, to you will the remnant hold festival.

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

Vow and pay to Lord your God, and let all who are round him bring presents.

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

He lops off the courage of princes, and with terror fills kings of the earth.