Psalms 76

1 In Judah is God known: his name is great in Israel.

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.

2 In Salem also is his tabernacle, and his dwelling place in Zion.

He lives in Jerusalem; his home is in Zion.

3 There broke he the arrows of the bow, the shield, and the sword, and the battle. (Selah)

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

4 You are more glorious and excellent than the mountains of prey.

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

5 The stouthearted are spoiled, they have slept their sleep: and none of the men of might have found their hands.

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.

6 At your rebuke, O God of Jacob, both the chariot and horse are cast into a dead sleep.

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

7 You, even you, are to be feared: and who may stand in your sight when once you are angry?

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

8 You did cause judgment to be heard from heaven; the earth feared, and was still,

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

9 When God arose to judgment, to save all the meek of the earth. (Selah)

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

10 Surely the wrath of man shall praise you: the remainder of wrath shall you restrain.

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

11 Vow, and pay to the LORD your God: let all that be round about him bring presents to him that ought to be feared.

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

12 He shall cut off the spirit of princes: he is terrible to the kings of the earth.

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