Psalms 76

For the choir director: A psalm of Asaph. A song to be accompanied by stringed instruments.

1God is honored in Judah;

his name is great in Israel.

2Jerusalem#76:2 Hebrew Salem, another name for Jerusalem. is where he lives;

Mount Zion is his home.

3There he has broken the fiery arrows of the enemy,

the shields and swords and weapons of war. Interlude

4You are glorious and more majestic

than the everlasting mountains.#76:4 As in Greek version; Hebrew reads than mountains filled with beasts of prey.

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 blast of your breath, O God of Jacob,

their horses and chariots lay still.

7No wonder you are greatly feared!

Who can stand before you when your anger explodes?

8From heaven you sentenced your enemies;

the earth trembled and stood silent before you.

9You stand up to judge those who do evil, O God,

and to rescue the oppressed of the earth. Interlude

10Human defiance only enhances your glory,

for you use it as a weapon.#76:10 The meaning of the Hebrew is uncertain.

11Make vows to the Lord your God, and keep them.

Let everyone bring tribute to the Awesome One.

12For he breaks the pride of princes,

and the kings of the earth fear him.

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Psalms 76

The Majesty of God in Judgment

To the Chief Musician. On stringed instruments. A Psalm of Asaph. A Song.

1In #Ps. 48:1, 3Judah God is known;

His name is great in Israel.

2In Salem also is His tabernacle,

And His dwelling place in Zion.

3There He broke the arrows of the bow,

The shield and sword of battle.

Selah

4You are more glorious and excellent

#Ezek. 38:12Than the mountains of prey.

5#Is. 10:12; 46:12The stouthearted were plundered;

#Ps. 13:3They have sunk into their sleep;

And none of the mighty men have found the use of their hands.

6#Ex. 15:1–21; Ezek. 39:20; Nah. 2:13; Zech. 12:4At Your rebuke, O God of Jacob,

Both the chariot and horse were cast into a dead sleep.

7You, Yourself, are to be feared;

And #(Ezra 9:15; Nah. 1:6; Mal. 3:2; Rev. 6:17)who may stand in Your presence

When once You are angry?

8#Ex. 19:9You caused judgment to be heard from heaven;

#1 Chr. 16:30; 2 Chr. 20:29The earth feared and was still,

9When God #(Ps. 9:7–9)arose to judgment,

To deliver all the oppressed of the earth.

Selah

10#Ex. 9:16; Rom. 9:17Surely the wrath of man shall praise You;

With the remainder of wrath You shall gird Yourself.

11#(Eccl. 5:4–6)Make vows to the Lord your God, and pay them;

#2 Chr. 32:22, 23Let all who are around Him bring presents to Him who ought to be feared.

12He shall cut off the spirit of princes;

#Ps. 68:35He is awesome to the kings of the earth.

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