| International Standard Version | New Living Translation |
| 1God is known in Judah; in Israel his reputation is great. | 1God is honored in Judah; his name is great in Israel. |
| 2His abode is in Salem, his dwelling place in Zion. | 2Jerusalem is where he lives; Mount Zion is his home. |
| 3There he shattered sharp arrows, shields, swords, and weapons of war. Interlude | 3There he has broken the fiery arrows of the enemy, the shields and swords and weapons of war. Interlude |
| 4You are enveloped by light; more majestic than mountains filled with game. | 4You are glorious and more majestic than the everlasting mountains. |
| 5Brave men were plundered while they slumbered in their sleep. All the men of the army were immobilized. | 5Our boldest enemies have been plundered. They lie before us in the sleep of death. No warrior could lift a hand against us. |
| 6At the sound of your battle cry, God of Jacob, both horse and chariot rider fell into deep sleep. | 6At the blast of your breath, O God of Jacob, their horses and chariots lay still. |
| 7You are awesome! who can stand in your presence when you're angry? | 7No wonder you are greatly feared! Who can stand before you when your anger explodes? |
| 8From heaven you declared judgment. The earth stands in awe and is quiet | 8From heaven you sentenced your enemies; the earth trembled and stood silent before you. |
| 9when God arose to execute justice and to deliver all the afflicted of the earth. Interlude | 9You stand up to judge those who do evil, O God, and to rescue the oppressed of the earth. Interlude |
| 10Even human anger praises you; you will wear the survivors of your wrath as an ornament. | 10Human defiance only enhances your glory, for you use it as a weapon. |
| 11Let everyone who surrounds the LORD your God make a vow and fulfill it to the Awesome One. | 11Make vows to the LORD your God, and keep them. Let everyone bring tribute to the Awesome One. |
| 12He will humble the arrogant commanders-in-chief, instilling fear among the kings of the earth. | 12For he breaks the pride of princes, and the kings of the earth fear him. |
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