Christian Standard Bible

New Living Translation

1God arises. His enemies scatter, and those who hate him flee from his presence.

1Rise up, O God, and scatter your enemies. Let those who hate God run for their lives.

2As smoke is blown away, so you blow them away. As wax melts before the fire, so the wicked are destroyed before God.

2Blow them away like smoke. Melt them like wax in a fire. Let the wicked perish in the presence of God.

3But the righteous are glad; they rejoice before God and celebrate with joy.

3But let the godly rejoice. Let them be glad in God’s presence. Let them be filled with joy.

4Sing to God! Sing praises to his name. Exalt him who rides on the clouds-- his name is the LORD--and celebrate before him.

4Sing praises to God and to his name! Sing loud praises to him who rides the clouds. His name is the LORD— rejoice in his presence!

5God in his holy dwelling is a father of the fatherless and a champion of widows.

5Father to the fatherless, defender of widows— this is God, whose dwelling is holy.

6God provides homes for those who are deserted. He leads out the prisoners to prosperity, but the rebellious live in a scorched land.

6God places the lonely in families; he sets the prisoners free and gives them joy. But he makes the rebellious live in a sun-scorched land.

7God, when you went out before your people, when you marched through the desert, Selah

7O God, when you led your people out from Egypt, when you marched through the dry wasteland, Interlude

8the earth trembled and the skies poured rain before God, the God of Sinai, before God, the God of Israel.

8the earth trembled, and the heavens poured down rain before you, the God of Sinai, before God, the God of Israel.

9You, God, showered abundant rain; you revived your inheritance when it languished.

9You sent abundant rain, O God, to refresh the weary land.

10Your people settled in it; God, you provided for the poor by your goodness.

10There your people finally settled, and with a bountiful harvest, O God, you provided for your needy people.

11The Lord gave the command; a great company of women brought the good news:

11The Lord gives the word, and a great army brings the good news.

12"The kings of the armies flee--they flee!" She who stays at home divides the spoil.

12Enemy kings and their armies flee, while the women of Israel divide the plunder.

13While you lie among the sheep pens, the wings of a dove are covered with silver, and its feathers with glistening gold.

13Even those who lived among the sheepfolds found treasures— doves with wings of silver and feathers of gold.

14When the Almighty scattered kings in the land, it snowed on Zalmon.

14The Almighty scattered the enemy kings like a blowing snowstorm on Mount Zalmon.

15Mount Bashan is God's towering mountain; Mount Bashan is a mountain of many peaks.

15The mountains of Bashan are majestic, with many peaks stretching high into the sky.

16Why gaze with envy, you mountain peaks, at the mountain God desired for his abode? The LORD will dwell there forever!

16Why do you look with envy, O rugged mountains, at Mount Zion, where God has chosen to live, where the LORD himself will live forever?

17God's chariots are tens of thousands, thousands and thousands; the Lord is among them in the sanctuary as he was at Sinai.

17Surrounded by unnumbered thousands of chariots, the Lord came from Mount Sinai into his sanctuary.

18You ascended to the heights, taking away captives; you received gifts from people, even from the rebellious, so that the LORD God might dwell there.

18When you ascended to the heights, you led a crowd of captives. You received gifts from the people, even from those who rebelled against you. Now the LORD God will live among us there.

19Blessed be the Lord! Day after day he bears our burdens; God is our salvation. Selah

19Praise the Lord; praise God our savior! For each day he carries us in his arms. Interlude

20Our God is a God of salvation, and escape from death belongs to the LORD my Lord.

20Our God is a God who saves! The Sovereign LORD rescues us from death.

21Surely God crushes the heads of his enemies, the hairy brow of one who goes on in his guilty acts.

21But God will smash the heads of his enemies, crushing the skulls of those who love their guilty ways.

22The Lord said, "I will bring them back from Bashan; I will bring them back from the depths of the sea

22The Lord says, “I will bring my enemies down from Bashan; I will bring them up from the depths of the sea.

23so that your foot may wade in blood and your dogs' tongues may have their share from the enemies."

23You, my people, will wash your feet in their blood, and even your dogs will get their share!”

24People have seen your procession, God, the procession of my God, my King, in the sanctuary.

24Your procession has come into view, O God— the procession of my God and King as he goes into the sanctuary.

25Singers lead the way, with musicians following; among them are young women playing tambourines.

25Singers are in front, musicians behind; between them are young women playing tambourines.

26Bless God in the assemblies; bless the LORD from the fountain of Israel.

26Praise God, all you people of Israel; praise the LORD, the source of Israel’s life.

27There is Benjamin, the youngest, leading them, the rulers of Judah in their assembly, the rulers of Zebulun, the rulers of Naphtali.

27Look, the little tribe of Benjamin leads the way. Then comes a great throng of rulers from Judah and all the rulers of Zebulun and Naphtali.

28Your God has decreed your strength. Show your strength, God, you who have acted on our behalf.

28Summon your might, O God. Display your power, O God, as you have in the past.

29Because of your temple at Jerusalem, kings will bring tribute to you.

29The kings of the earth are bringing tribute to your Temple in Jerusalem.

30Rebuke the beast in the reeds, the herd of bulls with the calves of the peoples. Trample underfoot those with bars of silver. Scatter the peoples who take pleasure in war.

30Rebuke these enemy nations— these wild animals lurking in the reeds, this herd of bulls among the weaker calves. Make them bring bars of silver in humble tribute. Scatter the nations that delight in war.

31Ambassadors will come from Egypt; Cush will stretch out its hands to God.

31Let Egypt come with gifts of precious metals ; let Ethiopia bring tribute to God.

32Sing to God, you kingdoms of the earth; sing praise to the Lord, Selah

32Sing to God, you kingdoms of the earth. Sing praises to the Lord. Interlude

33to him who rides in the ancient, highest heavens. Look, he thunders with his powerful voice!

33Sing to the one who rides across the ancient heavens, his mighty voice thundering from the sky.

34Ascribe power to God. His majesty is over Israel, his power is among the clouds.

34Tell everyone about God’s power. His majesty shines down on Israel; his strength is mighty in the heavens.

35God, you are awe-inspiring in your sanctuaries. The God of Israel gives power and strength to his people. Blessed be God!

35God is awesome in his sanctuary. The God of Israel gives power and strength to his people. Praise be to God!

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