| International Standard Version | International Standard Version |
| 1We praise you, God! We praise you —your presence draws near— as we declare your wonderful deeds. | 1We praise you, God! We praise you —your presence draws near— as we declare your wonderful deeds. |
| 2"At the time that I choose I will judge the righteous. | 2"At the time that I choose I will judge the righteous. |
| 3While the earth and all its inhabitants melt away, it is I who keep its pillars firm." Interlude | 3While the earth and all its inhabitants melt away, it is I who keep its pillars firm." Interlude |
| 4I will say to the proud, "Don't brag," and to the wicked, "Don't vaunt your strength. | 4I will say to the proud, "Don't brag," and to the wicked, "Don't vaunt your strength. |
| 5Don't use your strength to fight heaven or speak from stubborn arrogance." | 5Don't use your strength to fight heaven or speak from stubborn arrogance." |
| 6For exaltation comes not from the east, the west, or the wilderness, | 6For exaltation comes not from the east, the west, or the wilderness, |
| 7since God is the judge. This one he will debase or that one he will exalt. | 7since God is the judge. This one he will debase or that one he will exalt. |
| 8For there is a cup in the hand of the LORD, foaming with well-mixed wine that he will pour out, leaving only the dregs, from which all the wicked of the earth will drink. | 8For there is a cup in the hand of the LORD, foaming with well-mixed wine that he will pour out, leaving only the dregs, from which all the wicked of the earth will drink. |
| 9But as for me, I will declare forever, singing praise to the God of Jacob. | 9But as for me, I will declare forever, singing praise to the God of Jacob. |
| 10I will cut down the strength of the wicked, but the strength of the righteous will be lifted up. | 10I will cut down the strength of the wicked, but the strength of the righteous will be lifted up. |
The Holy Bible: International Standard Version® Release 2.1 Copyright © 1996-2012 The ISV Foundation
ALL RIGHTS RESERVED INTERNATIONALLY. | The Holy Bible: International Standard Version® Release 2.1 Copyright © 1996-2012 The ISV Foundation
ALL RIGHTS RESERVED INTERNATIONALLY. |
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