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.
To the Chief Musician. With Stringed Instruments. A Melody of Asaph, a Song. God is, known in Judah, In Israel, great is his Name;
2 He lives in Jerusalem; his home is in Zion.
Now hath come into Salem, his pavilion, And his dwelling-place into Zion.
3 There he broke the flaming arrows, the shields, the swords, and the weapons of war. (Selah)
There, hath he broken in pieces the arrows of the bow, shield and sword, and battle. (Selah)
4 You shine with light; you are more majestic than the everlasting mountains.
Enveloped in light, thou, art more majestic than the mountains of prey.
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.
The valiant of heart have become a spoil, They have slumbered their sleep, And none of the men of might have found their hands.
6 At your command, God of Jacob, both horse and rider fell down dead.
At thy rebuke, O God of Jacob, Stunned are the horsemen.
7 You are terrifying—who can stand before you when you are angry?
As for thee, to be feared thou art! Who then shall stand before thee, because of the power of thine anger?
8 From heaven you announced judgment. Everyone on earth was afraid and stood still,
Out of the heavens, didst thou cause judgment to be heard, Earth, feared and was still:
9 when you stood up to judge, to save the oppressed people of the earth. (Selah)
When God rose up to judgment, To save all the oppressed of the earth. (Selah)
10 Even human anger against you makes you look glorious, for you wear it alike a crown.
For the multitude of mankind shall give thanks unto thee, The remainder of the multitude, shall keep holy festival unto thee.
11 Make your promises to God and be sure to keep them. Everyone bring gifts to the awe-inspiring one.
Vow and pay, unto Yahweh your God, —Let, all who are round about him, bear along a gift unto him who is to be revered.
12 For he humbles proud leaders; he terrifies the kings of the earth.
He cutteth off the spirit of nobles, he is of reverend majesty to the kings of the earth.
