Psalms 76

The Majesty of God in Judgment

To the Chief Musician. On stringed instruments. A Psalm of Asaph. A Song.¹In Judah God is known; His name is great in Israel. ²In Salem also is His tabernacle, And His dwelling place in Zion. ³There He broke the arrows of the bow, The shield and sword of battle. Selah ⁴You are more glorious and excellent Than the mountains of prey. ⁵The stouthearted were plundered; They have sunk into their sleep; And none of the mighty men have found the use of their hands. ⁶At Your rebuke, O God of Jacob, Both the chariot and horse were cast into a dead sleep. ⁷You, Yourself, are to be feared; And who may stand in Your presence When once You are angry? ⁸You caused judgment to be heard from heaven; The earth feared and was still, ⁹When God arose to judgment, To deliver all the oppressed of the earth. Selah ¹⁰Surely the wrath of man shall praise You; With the remainder of wrath You shall gird Yourself. ¹¹Make vows to the Lord your God, and pay them; Let all who are around Him bring presents to Him who ought to be feared. ¹²He shall cut off the spirit of princes; He is awesome to the kings of the earth.