Psalms 76

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

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

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

And His tabernacle is in Salem, And His habitation 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 hath shivered arrows of a bow, Shield, and sword, and battle. (Selah)

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

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

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]!

Spoiled themselves have the mighty of heart, They have slept their sleep, And none of the men of might found their hands.

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

From Thy rebuke, O God of Jacob, Both rider and horse have been fast asleep.

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

Thou, fearful [art] Thou, And who doth stand before Thee, Since Thou hast been 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 Thou hast sounded judgment, Earth hath feared, and hath been still,

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

In the rising of God to judgment, To save all the humble of 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.

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

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.

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

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

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