Holman Christian Standard Bible | Christian Standard Bible |
1For the choir director: "Do Not Destroy." A psalm of Asaph. A song. We give thanks to You, God; we give thanks to You, for Your name is near. People tell about Your wonderful works." | 1We give thanks to you, God; we give thanks to you, for your name is near. People tell about your wondrous works. |
2When I choose a time, I will judge fairly. | 2"When I choose a time, I will judge fairly. |
3When the earth and all its inhabitants shake, I am the One who steadies its pillars. Selah | 3When the earth and all its inhabitants shake, I am the one who steadies its pillars. Selah |
4I say to the boastful, 'Do not boast,' and to the wicked, 'Do not lift up your horn. | 4I say to the boastful, 'Do not boast,' and to the wicked, 'Do not lift up your horn. |
5Do not lift up your horn against heaven or speak arrogantly.'" | 5Do not lift up your horn against heaven or speak arrogantly.'" |
6Exaltation does not come from the east, the west, or the desert, | 6Exaltation does not come from the east, the west, or the desert, |
7for God is the Judge: He brings down one and exalts another. | 7for God is the Judge: He brings down one and exalts another. |
8For there is a cup in the LORD's hand, full of wine blended with spices, and He pours from it. All the wicked of the earth will drink, draining it to the dregs. | 8For there is a cup in the LORD's hand, full of wine blended with spices, and he pours from it. All the wicked of the earth will drink, draining it to the dregs. |
9As for me, I will tell about Him forever; I will sing praise to the God of Jacob." | 9As for me, I will tell about him forever; I will sing praise to the God of Jacob. |
10I will cut off all the horns of the wicked, but the horns of the righteous will be lifted up." | 10"I will cut off all the horns of the wicked, but the horns of the righteous will be lifted up." |
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