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Psalm 76

For the Music Director. With stringed instruments. A Psalm of Asaph. A Song.

In Judah God is known;
    in Israel His name is great.
In Salem is His abode,
    and His dwelling place in Zion.
There He broke the fiery arrows of the bow,
    the shield, the sword, and the weapons of war. Selah

You are more glorious and excellent
    than the mountains of prey.
The strong of heart have been plundered;
    they have been put to sleep;
and none of the mighty men
    could use their hands.
At Your rebuke, O God of Jacob,
    both the chariot and horse lay stunned.

You, even You, are to be feared;
    and who may stand in Your sight from the moment of Your anger?
From the heavens You gave their judgment,
    and the earth feared and was silent,
when God arose to judgment,
    to save all the meek of the earth. Selah
10 Surely the wrath of people shall bring You praise;
    the remainder of wrath You shall put on.

11 Make your vows to the Lord your God, and fulfill them;
    let all who surround Him
    bring tribute to Him who is to be feared.
12 He reduces the spirit of princes,
    and is feared among the kings of the earth.

Psalm 76[a]

For the director of music. With stringed instruments. A psalm of Asaph. A song.

God is renowned in Judah;
    in Israel his name is great.(A)
His tent is in Salem,(B)
    his dwelling place in Zion.(C)
There he broke the flashing arrows,(D)
    the shields and the swords, the weapons of war.[b](E)

You are radiant with light,(F)
    more majestic than mountains rich with game.
The valiant(G) lie plundered,
    they sleep their last sleep;(H)
not one of the warriors
    can lift his hands.
At your rebuke,(I) God of Jacob,
    both horse and chariot(J) lie still.

It is you alone who are to be feared.(K)
    Who can stand(L) before you when you are angry?(M)
From heaven you pronounced judgment,
    and the land feared(N) and was quiet—
when you, God, rose up to judge,(O)
    to save all the afflicted(P) of the land.
10 Surely your wrath against mankind brings you praise,(Q)
    and the survivors of your wrath are restrained.[c]

11 Make vows to the Lord your God and fulfill them;(R)
    let all the neighboring lands
    bring gifts(S) to the One to be feared.
12 He breaks the spirit of rulers;
    he is feared by the kings of the earth.

Footnotes

  1. Psalm 76:1 In Hebrew texts 76:1-12 is numbered 76:2-13.
  2. Psalm 76:3 The Hebrew has Selah (a word of uncertain meaning) here and at the end of verse 9.
  3. Psalm 76:10 Or Surely the wrath of mankind brings you praise, / and with the remainder of wrath you arm yourself