New Living Translation | NET Bible |
1God is honored in Judah; 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. |
2Jerusalem is where he lives; Mount Zion is his home. | 2He lives in Salem; he dwells in Zion. |
3There he has broken the fiery arrows of the enemy, the shields and swords and weapons of war. Interlude | 3There he shattered the arrows, the shield, the sword, and the rest of the weapons of war. (Selah) |
4You are glorious and more majestic than the everlasting mountains. | 4You shine brightly and reveal your majesty, as you descend from the hills where you killed your prey. |
5Our boldest enemies have been plundered. They lie before us in the sleep of death. No warrior could lift a hand against us. | 5The bravehearted were plundered; they "fell asleep." All the warriors were helpless. |
6At the blast of your breath, O God of Jacob, their horses and chariots lay still. | 6At the sound of your battle cry, O God of Jacob, both rider and horse "fell asleep." |
7No wonder you are greatly feared! Who can stand before you when your anger explodes? | 7You are awesome! Yes, you! Who can withstand your intense anger? |
8From heaven you sentenced your enemies; the earth trembled and stood silent before you. | 8From heaven you announced what their punishment would be. The earth was afraid and silent |
9You stand up to judge those who do evil, O God, and to rescue the oppressed of the earth. Interlude | 9when God arose to execute judgment, and to deliver all the oppressed of the earth. (Selah) |
10Human defiance only enhances your glory, for you use it as a weapon. | 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 keep them. Let everyone bring tribute to the Awesome One. | 11Make vows to the LORD your God and repay them! Let all those who surround him bring tribute to the awesome one! |
12For he breaks the pride of princes, and the kings of the earth fear him. | 12He humbles princes; the kings of the earth regard him as awesome. |
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