Psalms 76
1 For the end, among the Hymns, a Psalm for Asaph; a Song for the Assyrian. God is known in Judea: 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 And his place has been in peace, and his dwelling-place in Sion.
He lives in Jerusalem; his home is in Zion.
3 There he broke the power of the bows, the shield, and the sword, and the battle. (Pause)
There he broke the flaming arrows, the shields, the swords, and the weapons of war. (Selah)
4 You do wonderfully shine forth from the everlasting mountains.
You shine with light; you are more majestic than the everlasting mountains.
5 All the simple ones in heart were troubled; all the men of wealth have slept their sleep, and have found nothing in 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, the riders on horses slumbered.
At your command, God of Jacob, both horse and rider fell down dead.
7 You are terrible; and who shall withstand you, because of your anger?
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 in heart. (Pause)
when you stood up to judge, to save the oppressed people of the earth. (Selah)
10 For the inward thought of man shall give thanks to you: and the memorial of his inward thought shall keep a feast to you.
Even human anger against you makes you look glorious, for you wear it alike a crown.
11 Vow, and pay [your vows] to the Lord our God; all that are round about him shall bring gifts, [even] to him that is terrible,
Make your promises to God and be sure to keep them. Everyone bring gifts to the awe-inspiring one.
12 and that takes away the spirits of princes; to him that is terrible among the kings of the earth.
For he humbles proud leaders; he terrifies the kings of the earth.
