New King James Version | NET Bible |
1To the Chief Musician. On stringed instruments. A Psalm of Asaph. A Song. In Judah God is known; His name is great in Israel. | 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. |
2In Salem also is His tabernacle, And His dwelling place in Zion. | 2He lives in Salem; he dwells in Zion. |
3There He broke the arrows of the bow, The shield and sword of battle. Selah | 3There he shattered the arrows, the shield, the sword, and the rest of the weapons of war. (Selah) |
4You are more glorious and excellent Than the mountains of prey. | 4You shine brightly and reveal your majesty, as you descend from the hills where you killed your prey. |
5The stouthearted were plundered; They have sunk into their sleep; And none of the mighty men have found the use of their hands. | 5The bravehearted were plundered; they "fell asleep." All the warriors were helpless. |
6At Your rebuke, O God of Jacob, Both the chariot and horse were cast into a dead sleep. | 6At the sound of your battle cry, O God of Jacob, both rider and horse "fell asleep." |
7You, Yourself, are to be feared; And who may stand in Your presence When once You are angry? | 7You are awesome! Yes, you! Who can withstand your intense anger? |
8You caused judgment to be heard from heaven; The earth feared and was still, | 8From heaven you announced what their punishment would be. The earth was afraid and silent |
9When God arose to judgment, To deliver all the oppressed of the earth. Selah | 9when God arose to execute judgment, and to deliver all the oppressed of the earth. (Selah) |
10Surely the wrath of man shall praise You; With the remainder of wrath You shall gird Yourself. | 10Certainly your angry judgment upon men will bring you praise; you reveal your anger in full measure. |
11Make vows to the LORD your God, and pay them; Let all who are around Him bring presents to Him who ought to be feared. | 11Make vows to the LORD your God and repay them! Let all those who surround him bring tribute to the awesome one! |
12He shall cut off the spirit of princes; He is awesome to the kings of the earth. | 12He humbles princes; the kings of the earth regard him as awesome. |
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