Psalm 76

In Judah’s land God’s name is known;

in Isr’el he is great.

In Salem he has pitched his tent,

his home in Zion set.

He broke the fiery arrows there,

the military might

Of those who with their swords and shields

against us came to fight.

Your splendour is more glorious

than hillsides rich with prey.

Brave men were stripped of all their spoil;

asleep in death they lay.

Not one of those great warriors

could lift his hands to kill.

At your rebuke, O Jacob’s God,

rider and horse lay still.

For you alone are to be feared—

before you, who can stand?

Who can endure your anger, LORD,

the judgments you command?

From heav’n your verdict was pronounced;

the land was hushed in awe,

When you arose to save the poor

and vindicate your law.

Your wrath against the human race

will surely bring you praise;

Those who survive your wrath will learn

restraint in all their ways.

Make vows before the LORD your God;

be sure to keep your word.

Let people from surrounding lands

bring tribute to the LORD.

The LORD alone is great, and he

must surely be revered.

The will of rulers he subdues;

by earth’s kings he is feared.