| New American Standard Bible 1995 | Holman Christian Standard Bible |
| 1For the choir director; set to Al-tashheth. A Psalm of Asaph, a Song. We give thanks to You, O God, we give thanks, For Your name is near; Men declare Your wondrous works. | 1For the choir director: "Do Not Destroy." A psalm of Asaph. A song. We give thanks to You, God; we give thanks to You, for Your name is near. People tell about Your wonderful works." |
| 2"When I select an appointed time, It is I who judge with equity. | 2When I choose a time, I will judge fairly. |
| 3"The earth and all who dwell in it melt; It is I who have firmly set its pillars. Selah. | 3When the earth and all its inhabitants shake, I am the One who steadies its pillars. Selah |
| 4"I said to the boastful, 'Do not boast,' And to the wicked, 'Do not lift up the horn; | 4I say to the boastful, 'Do not boast,' and to the wicked, 'Do not lift up your horn. |
| 5Do not lift up your horn on high, Do not speak with insolent pride.'" | 5Do not lift up your horn against heaven or speak arrogantly.'" |
| 6For not from the east, nor from the west, Nor from the desert comes exaltation; | 6Exaltation does not come from the east, the west, or the desert, |
| 7But God is the Judge; He puts down one and exalts another. | 7for God is the Judge: He brings down one and exalts another. |
| 8For a cup is in the hand of the LORD, and the wine foams; It is well mixed, and He pours out of this; Surely all the wicked of the earth must drain and drink down its dregs. | 8For there is a cup in the LORD's hand, full of wine blended with spices, and He pours from it. All the wicked of the earth will drink, draining it to the dregs. |
| 9But as for me, I will declare it forever; I will sing praises to the God of Jacob. | 9As for me, I will tell about Him forever; I will sing praise to the God of Jacob." |
| 10And all the horns of the wicked He will cut off, But the horns of the righteous will be lifted up. | 10I will cut off all the horns of the wicked, but the horns of the righteous will be lifted up." |
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