For the music director; to be accompanied by stringed instruments; a psalm of Asaph, a song.
76:1 God has revealed himself in Judah; 2
in Israel his reputation 3 is great.
76:2 He lives in Salem; 4
he dwells in Zion. 5
76:3 There he shattered the arrows, 6
the shield, the sword, and the rest of the weapons of war. 7 (Selah)
76:4 You shine brightly and reveal your majesty,
as you descend from the hills where you killed your prey. 8
76:5 The bravehearted 9 were plundered; 10
they “fell asleep.” 11
All the warriors were helpless. 12
76:6 At the sound of your battle cry, 13 O God of Jacob,
both rider 14 and horse “fell asleep.” 15
76:7 You are awesome! Yes, you!
Who can withstand your intense anger? 16
76:8 From heaven you announced what their punishment would be. 17
The earth 18 was afraid and silent
76:9 when God arose to execute judgment,
and to deliver all the oppressed of the earth. (Selah)
76:10 Certainly 19 your angry judgment upon men will bring you praise; 20
you reveal your anger in full measure. 21
76:11 Make vows to the Lord your God and repay them!
Let all those who surround him 22 bring tribute to the awesome one!
76:12 He humbles princes; 23
the kings of the earth regard him as awesome. 24