NET Bible | Christian Standard Bible |
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. | 1God is known in Judah; his name is great in Israel. |
2He lives in Salem; he dwells in Zion. | 2His tent is in Salem, his dwelling place in Zion. |
3There he shattered the arrows, the shield, the sword, and the rest of the weapons of war. (Selah) | 3There he shatters the bow's flaming arrows, the shield, the sword, and the weapons of war. Selah |
4You shine brightly and reveal your majesty, as you descend from the hills where you killed your prey. | 4You are resplendent and majestic coming down from the mountains of prey. |
5The bravehearted were plundered; they "fell asleep." All the warriors were helpless. | 5The brave-hearted have been plundered; they have slipped into their final sleep. None of the warriors was able to lift a hand. |
6At the sound of your battle cry, O God of Jacob, both rider and horse "fell asleep." | 6At your rebuke, God of Jacob, both chariot and horse lay still. |
7You are awesome! Yes, you! Who can withstand your intense anger? | 7And you--you are to be feared. When you are angry, who can stand before you? |
8From heaven you announced what their punishment would be. The earth was afraid and silent | 8From heaven you pronounced judgment. The earth feared and grew quiet |
9when God arose to execute judgment, and to deliver all the oppressed of the earth. (Selah) | 9when God rose up to judge and to save all the lowly of the earth. Selah |
10Certainly your angry judgment upon men will bring you praise; you reveal your anger in full measure. | 10Even human wrath will praise you; you will clothe yourself with the wrath that remains. |
11Make vows to the LORD your God and repay them! Let all those who surround him bring tribute to the awesome one! | 11Make and keep your vows to the LORD your God; let all who are around him bring tribute to the awe-inspiring one. |
12He humbles princes; the kings of the earth regard him as awesome. | 12He humbles the spirit of leaders; he is feared by the kings of the earth. |
|
|