| New International Version | NET Bible |
| 1For the director of music. With stringed instruments. A psalm of Asaph. A song. God is renowned in Judah; in Israel his name is great. | 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. |
| 2His tent is in Salem, his dwelling place in Zion. | 2He lives in Salem; he dwells in Zion. |
| 3There he broke the flashing arrows, the shields and the swords, the weapons of war. | 3There he shattered the arrows, the shield, the sword, and the rest of the weapons of war. (Selah) |
| 4You are radiant with light, more majestic than mountains rich with game. | 4You shine brightly and reveal your majesty, as you descend from the hills where you killed your prey. |
| 5The valiant lie plundered, they sleep their last sleep; not one of the warriors can lift his hands. | 5The bravehearted were plundered; they "fell asleep." All the warriors were helpless. |
| 6At your rebuke, God of Jacob, both horse and chariot lie still. | 6At the sound of your battle cry, O God of Jacob, both rider and horse "fell asleep." |
| 7It is you alone who are to be feared. Who can stand before you when you are angry? | 7You are awesome! Yes, you! Who can withstand your intense anger? |
| 8From heaven you pronounced judgment, and the land feared and was quiet-- | 8From heaven you announced what their punishment would be. The earth was afraid and silent |
| 9when you, God, rose up to judge, to save all the afflicted of the land. | 9when God arose to execute judgment, and to deliver all the oppressed of the earth. (Selah) |
| 10Surely your wrath against mankind brings you praise, and the survivors of your wrath are restrained. | 10Certainly your angry judgment upon men will bring you praise; you reveal your anger in full measure. |
| 11Make vows to the LORD your God and fulfill them; let all the neighboring lands bring gifts to the One to be feared. | 11Make vows to the LORD your God and repay them! Let all those who surround him bring tribute to the awesome one! |
| 12He breaks the spirit of rulers; he is feared by the kings of the earth. | 12He humbles princes; the kings of the earth regard him as awesome. |
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