Psalm 76

Psalm 76

For the director of music. A psalm of Asaph. A song to be played on stringed instruments.

¹In the land of Judah, God is known.

His name is great in Israel.

²His tent is in Jerusalem.

The place where he lives is on Mount Zion.

³There he broke the deadly arrows of his enemies.

He broke their shields and swords.

He broke their weapons of war. Selah

⁴God, you shine like a very bright light.

You are more majestic than mountains full of wild animals.

⁵Brave soldiers have been robbed of everything they had.

Now they lie there, sleeping in death.

Not one of them can even lift his hands.

⁶God of Jacob, at your command

both horse and chariot lie still.

⁷People should have respect for you alone.

Who can stand in front of you when you are angry?

⁸From heaven you handed down your sentence.

The land was afraid and became quiet.

⁹God, that happened when you rose up to judge.

It happened when you came to save all of your suffering people in the land. Selah

¹⁰Your anger against sinners brings you praise.

Those who live through your anger gather to worship you.

¹¹Make promises to the Lord your God and keep them.

Let all of the neighboring nations

bring gifts to the One who should be respected.

¹²He breaks the proud spirit of rulers.

The kings of the earth have respect for him.