Psalms 76

1 For the chief musician, on stringed instruments. A psalm of Asaph, a song. God has made himself known in Judah; his name is great in Israel.⋮

2 His tent is in Salem; his dwelling place is in Zion.⋮

3 There he broke the arrows of the bow, the shield, the sword, and the other weapons of war. Selah⋮

4 You shine brightly and reveal your glory, as you descend from the mountains, where you killed your victims.⋮

5 The bravehearted were plundered; they fell asleep. All the warriors were helpless.⋮

6 At your rebuke, God of Jacob, both rider and horse fell asleep.⋮

7 You, yes you, are to be feared; who can stand in your sight when you are angry?⋮

8 From heaven you made your judgment heard; the earth was afraid and silent⋮

9 when you, God, arose to execute judgment and to save all the oppressed of the earth. Selah⋮

10 Surely your angry judgment against humanity will bring you praise; you gird yourself with what is left of your anger.⋮

11 Make vows to Yahweh your God and keep them. May all who surround him bring gifts to him who is to be feared.⋮

12 He cuts off the spirit of the princes; he is feared by the kings of the earth.⋮