Berean Study Bible | NET Bible |
1For the choirmaster. With stringed instruments. A Psalm of Asaph. A song. God is known in Judah; His name is great in Israel. | 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 shattered the flaming arrows, the shield and sword and weapons of war. Selah | 3There he shattered the arrows, the shield, the sword, and the rest of the weapons of war. (Selah) |
4You are resplendent with light, more majestic than mountains filled 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. No men of might could lift a hand. | 5The bravehearted were plundered; they "fell asleep." All the warriors were helpless. |
6At Your rebuke, O God of Jacob, both horse and rider lie stunned. | 6At the sound of your battle cry, O God of Jacob, both rider and horse "fell asleep." |
7You alone are to be feared. When You are angry, who can stand before You? | 7You are awesome! Yes, you! Who can withstand your intense anger? |
8From heaven You pronounced judgment, and the earth feared and was still | 8From heaven you announced what their punishment would be. The earth was afraid and silent |
9when God rose up to judge, to save all the lowly of the earth. Selah | 9when God arose to execute judgment, and to deliver all the oppressed of the earth. (Selah) |
10Even the wrath of man shall praise You; with the survivors of wrath You will clothe Yourself. | 10Certainly your angry judgment upon men will bring you praise; you reveal your anger in full measure. |
11Make and fulfill your vows to the LORD your God; let all the neighboring lands bring tribute to Him who is 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 spirits of princes; 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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