Psalm 76

Psalm 76 ¹ For the director of music. A psalm of Asaph. A song to be played on stringed instruments. In the land of Judah, God is well known. In Israel, his name is great.

² His tent is in Jerusalem. The place where he lives is on Mount Zion.

³ There he broke the deadly arrows of his enemies. He broke their shields and swords. He broke their weapons of war.

⁴ God, you shine like a very bright light. You are more majestic than mountains full of wild animals.

⁵ Brave soldiers have been robbed of everything they had. Now they lie there, sleeping in death. Not one of them can even lift his hands.

⁶ God of Jacob, at your command both horse and chariot lie still.

⁷ People should have respect for you alone. Who can stand in front of you when you are angry?

⁸ From heaven you handed down your sentence. The land was afraid and became quiet.

⁹ God, that happened when you rose up to judge. It happened when you came to save all your suffering people in the land.

¹⁰ Your anger against sinners brings you praise. Those who live through your anger gather to worship you.

¹¹ Make promises to the LORD your God and keep them. Let all the neighboring nations bring gifts to the God who should be respected. ¹² He breaks the proud spirit of rulers. The kings of the earth have respect for him.