1For the music director; to be accompanied by stringed instruments; a psalm of Asaph, a song. God has revealed himself in Judah; in Israel his reputation is great. | 1For the music director; to be accompanied by stringed instruments; a psalm of Asaph, a song. God has revealed himself in Judah; in Israel his reputation is great. |
2He lives in Salem; he dwells in Zion. | 2He lives in Salem; he dwells in Zion. |
3There he shattered the arrows, the shield, the sword, and the rest of the weapons of war. (Selah) | 3There he shattered the arrows, the shield, the sword, and the rest of the weapons of war. (Selah) |
4You shine brightly and reveal your majesty, as you descend from the hills where you killed your prey. | 4You shine brightly and reveal your majesty, as you descend from the hills where you killed your prey. |
5The bravehearted were plundered; they "fell asleep." All the warriors were helpless. | 5The bravehearted were plundered; they "fell asleep." All the warriors were helpless. |
6At the sound of your battle cry, O God of Jacob, both rider and horse "fell asleep." | 6At the sound of your battle cry, O God of Jacob, both rider and horse "fell asleep." |
7You are awesome! Yes, you! Who can withstand your intense anger? | 7You are awesome! Yes, you! Who can withstand your intense anger? |
8From heaven you announced what their punishment would be. The earth was afraid and silent | 8From heaven you announced what their punishment would be. The earth was afraid and silent |
9when God arose to execute judgment, and to deliver all the oppressed of the earth. (Selah) | 9when God arose to execute judgment, and to deliver all the oppressed of the earth. (Selah) |
10Certainly your angry judgment upon men will bring you praise; you reveal your anger in full measure. | 10Certainly your angry judgment upon men will bring you praise; you reveal your anger in full measure. |
11Make vows to the LORD your God and repay them! Let all those who surround him bring tribute to the awesome one! | 11Make vows to the LORD your God and repay them! Let all those who surround him bring tribute to the awesome one! |
12He humbles princes; the kings of the earth regard him as awesome. | 12He humbles princes; the kings of the earth regard him as awesome. |
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