Psalms 76:1-12

¹For the music director. To be accompanied by stringed instruments. A psalm of Asaph. A song. God is famous in Judah; his reputation is great throughout Israel.

²He lives in Jerusalem; his home is in Zion.

³There he broke the flaming arrows, the shields, the swords, and the weapons of war. Selah.

⁴You shine with light; you are more majestic than the everlasting mountains.

⁵Our most courageous enemies have been plundered. They sleep the sleep of death. Even the strongest of them could not raise a hand against us.

⁶At your command, God of Jacob, both horse and rider fell down dead.

⁷You are terrifying—who can stand before you when you are angry?

⁸From heaven you announced judgment. Everyone on earth was afraid and stood still,

⁹when you stood up to judge, to save the oppressed people of the earth. Selah.

¹⁰Even human anger against you makes you look glorious, for you wear it alike a crown.

¹¹Make your promises to God and be sure to keep them. Everyone bring gifts to the awe-inspiring one.

¹²For he humbles proud leaders; he terrifies the kings of the earth.