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 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 He lives in Jerusalem; his home is in Zion.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

You, yes 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,

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

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

when you, God, arose to execute judgment and 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.

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

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

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

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

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