For the choir director; set to Al-tashheth. A Psalm of Asaph, a Song.

     1We give thanks to Thee, O God, we give thanks,
            For Thy name is near;
            Men declare Thy wondrous works.

     2“When I select an appointed time,
            It is I who judge with equity.

     3“The earth and all who dwell in it melt;
            It is I who have firmly set its pillars. Selah.

     4“I said to the boastful, ‘Do not boast,’
            And to the wicked, ‘Do not lift up the horn;

     5Do not lift up your horn on high,
            Do not speak with insolent pride.’”

     6For not from the east, nor from the west,
            Nor from the desert comes exaltation;

     7But God is the Judge;
            He puts 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.

     9But as for me, I will declare it forever;
            I will sing praises 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.