Psalms 76

1 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.

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

Now hath come into Salem, his pavilion, And his dwelling-place into Zion.

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

There, hath he broken in pieces the arrows of the bow, shield and sword, and battle. (Selah)

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

Enveloped in light, thou, art more majestic than the mountains of prey.

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

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

At thy rebuke, O God of Jacob, Stunned are the horsemen.

7 You, yes you, are to be feared; who can stand in your sight 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 made your judgment heard; the earth was afraid and silent

Out of the heavens, didst thou cause judgment to be heard, Earth, feared and was still:

9 when you, God, arose to execute judgment and to save all the oppressed of the earth. (Selah)

When God rose up to judgment, To save all the oppressed of the earth. (Selah)

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

For the multitude of mankind shall give thanks unto thee, The remainder of the multitude, shall keep holy festival unto thee.

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

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

He cutteth off the spirit of nobles, he is of reverend majesty to the kings of the earth.