Psalms 76

1 To the Overseer with stringed instruments. — A Psalm of Asaph. — A Song. In Judah [is] God known, in Israel His name [is] great.

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 tabernacle is in Salem, And His habitation in Zion.

He lives in Jerusalem; his home is in Zion.

3 There he hath shivered arrows of a bow, Shield, and sword, and battle. (Selah)

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

4 Bright [art] Thou, honourable above hills of prey.

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

5 Spoiled themselves have the mighty of heart, They have slept their sleep, And none of the men of might 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 From Thy rebuke, O God of Jacob, Both rider and horse have been fast asleep.

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

7 Thou, fearful [art] Thou, And who doth stand before Thee, Since Thou hast been angry!

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

8 From heaven Thou hast sounded judgment, Earth hath feared, and hath been still,

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

9 In the rising of God to judgment, To save all the humble of earth. (Selah)

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

10 For the fierceness of man praiseth Thee, The remnant of fierceness Thou girdest on.

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

11 Vow and complete to Jehovah your God, All ye surrounding him. They bring presents to the Fearful One.

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

12 He doth gather the spirit of leaders, Fearful to the kings of earth!

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