Psalm 76

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Psalm 76

The Majesty of God in Judgment

To the Chief Musician. On Stringed Instruments. A Psalm of Asaph. A Song.

1 In Judah God is known; His name is great in Israel.

2 In Salem also is His tabernacle,

And His dwelling place in Zion.

3 There He broke the arrows of the bow,

The shield and sword of battle.

Selah

4 You are more glorious and excellent

Than the mountains of prey.

5 The stouthearted were plundered;

They have sunk into their sleep;

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

6 At Your rebuke, O God of Jacob,

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

7 You, Yourself, are to be feared;

And who may stand in Your presence

When once You are angry?

8 You caused judgment to be heard from heaven;

The earth feared and was still,

9 When God arose to judgment,

To deliver all the oppressed of the earth.

Selah

10 Surely the wrath of man shall praise You;

With the remainder of wrath You shall gird Yourself.

11 Make vows to the Lord your God, and pay them;

Let all who are around Him bring presents to Him who ought to be feared.

12 He shall cut off the spirit of princes;

He is awesome to the kings of the earth.

 The New King James Version (Nashville: Thomas Nelson, 1982), Ps 76.