Psalm 76

By Asaph

God is of renown in Judah;
Great is his name in Israel.
He pitches his tent in Salem;
Zion is his habitation.
There he deflected the arrows,
The shield and the sword of battle.

You are glorious and more majestic
Than mountainsides ever teeming with game!

The valiant have been plundered in their sleep;
No warrior was able to raise a hand.
At your admonishment, O God of Jacob,
Both horse and rider are stopped in their tracks.
It is you alone who is to be feared.
Who can stand before you in your anger?
From Heaven we hear you pronounce judgment.
The earth is afraid and is struck silent
When God rises up to establish justice
And to save all the earth’s afflicted and oppressed.
Surely your wrath against man will earn you praise
And those who escape it will be relieved.

Make vows to Jehovah your god and keep them;
Let all the people from neighboring nations
Bring tribute to the one who should be revered.
He will humble the spirit of princes
And will be feared by the kings of the earth.