Psalms 76

¹ [For the choirmaster For strings Psalm Of Asaph Song] God is acknowledged in Judah, his name isgreat in Israel,

² his tent is pitched in Salem, his dwel ing is in Zion;

³ there he has broken the lightning-flashes of the bow, shield and sword and war.Pause

⁴ Radiant you are, and renowned for the mountains of booty

⁵ taken from them. Heroes are now sleeping their last sleep, the warriors' arms have failed them;

⁶ at your reproof, God of Jacob, chariot and horse stand stunned.

⁷ You, you alone, strike terror! Who can hold his ground in your presence when your anger strikes?

⁸ From heaven your verdicts thunder, the earth is silent with dread

⁹ when God takes his stand to give judgement, to save all the humble of the earth.Pause

¹⁰ Human anger serves only to praise you, the survivors of your anger will huddle round you.

¹¹ Make and fulfil your vows to Yahweh your God, let those who surround him make offerings to theAwesome One.

¹² He cuts short the breath of princes, strikes terror in earthly kings.