NET Bible | International Standard Version |
1For the music director; to be accompanied by stringed instruments; a psalm of Asaph, a song. God has revealed himself in Judah; in Israel his reputation is great. | 1God is known in Judah; in Israel his reputation is great. |
2He lives in Salem; he dwells in Zion. | 2His abode is in Salem, his dwelling place in Zion. |
3There he shattered the arrows, the shield, the sword, and the rest of the weapons of war. (Selah) | 3There he shattered sharp arrows, shields, swords, and weapons of war. Interlude |
4You shine brightly and reveal your majesty, as you descend from the hills where you killed your prey. | 4You are enveloped by light; more majestic than mountains filled with game. |
5The bravehearted were plundered; they "fell asleep." All the warriors were helpless. | 5Brave men were plundered while they slumbered in their sleep. All the men of the army were immobilized. |
6At the sound of your battle cry, O God of Jacob, both rider and horse "fell asleep." | 6At the sound of your battle cry, God of Jacob, both horse and chariot rider fell into deep sleep. |
7You are awesome! Yes, you! Who can withstand your intense anger? | 7You are awesome! who can stand in your presence when you're angry? |
8From heaven you announced what their punishment would be. The earth was afraid and silent | 8From heaven you declared judgment. The earth stands in awe and is quiet |
9when God arose to execute judgment, and to deliver all the oppressed of the earth. (Selah) | 9when God arose to execute justice and to deliver all the afflicted of the earth. Interlude |
10Certainly your angry judgment upon men will bring you praise; you reveal your anger in full measure. | 10Even human anger praises you; you will wear the survivors of your wrath as an ornament. |
11Make vows to the LORD your God and repay them! Let all those who surround him bring tribute to the awesome one! | 11Let everyone who surrounds the LORD your God make a vow and fulfill it to the Awesome One. |
12He humbles princes; the kings of the earth regard him as awesome. | 12He will humble the arrogant commanders-in-chief, instilling fear among the kings of the earth. |
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