Psalms 76

1 People in Judah know God; the Israeli people honor him [MTY].

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 His home is in Jerusalem; he lives on Zion [Hill].

He lives in Jerusalem; his home is in Zion.

3 There he broke the flaming arrows [that his enemies shot], [and he also broke] their shields and swords and other weapons that they used in battles.

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

4 God, you are glorious! You are like a king [as you return from] the mountains [where you defeated your enemies].

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

5 Their brave soldiers [were killed, and then those who killed them] took away everything that those soldiers had. Those enemies died [EUP], [so] they were unable to use their weapons [any more]!

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 When you, the God whom Jacob [worshiped], rebuked [your enemies], [the result was that their] horses and their riders fell down dead.

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

7 But you cause everyone to be afraid. When you are angry [and you punish people], no one can [RHQ] endure it.

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

8 From heaven you proclaimed that you would judge people, [and then everyone on] the earth was afraid and did not say [anything more],

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

9 when you arose to declare that you would punish [wicked people] and rescue all those whom they had oppressed.

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

10 When [you punish those] with whom you are angry, your people will praise you, and [your enemies] who (survive/are not killed) will worship you on your festival days.

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

11 [So] give to Yahweh the offerings that you promised to give to him; all the people of nearby people-groups should also bring gifts to him, the one who is awesome.

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

12 He humbles [IDM] princes, and [even] causes [great] kings to be terrified.

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