Psalms 76
1 To the Chief Musician. With Stringed Instruments. A Melody of Asaph, a Song. God is, known in Judah, In Israel, great is his Name;
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 Now hath come into Salem, his pavilion, And his dwelling-place into Zion.
He lives in Jerusalem; his home is in Zion.
3 There, hath he broken in pieces the arrows of the bow, shield and sword, and battle. (Selah)
There he broke the flaming arrows, the shields, the swords, and the weapons of war. (Selah)
4 Enveloped in light, thou, art more majestic than the mountains of prey.
You shine with light; you are more majestic than the everlasting mountains.
5 The valiant of heart have become a spoil, They have slumbered 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 thy rebuke, O God of Jacob, Stunned are the horsemen.
At your command, God of Jacob, both horse and rider fell down dead.
7 As for thee, to be feared thou art! Who then shall stand before thee, because of the power of thine anger?
You are terrifying—who can stand before you when you are angry?
8 Out of the heavens, didst thou cause judgment to be heard, Earth, feared and was still:
From heaven you announced judgment. Everyone on earth was afraid and stood still,
9 When God rose up to judgment, To save all the oppressed of the earth. (Selah)
when you stood up to judge, to save the oppressed people of the earth. (Selah)
10 For the multitude of mankind shall give thanks unto thee, The remainder of the multitude, shall keep holy festival unto thee.
Even human anger against you makes you look glorious, for you wear it alike a crown.
11 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.
Make your promises to God and be sure to keep them. Everyone bring gifts to the awe-inspiring one.
12 He cutteth off the spirit of nobles, he is of reverend majesty to the kings of the earth.
For he humbles proud leaders; he terrifies the kings of the earth.
