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1 In Judah God is known; his name is great in Israel.
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God is honored in Judah; his name is great in Israel.
2 His abode has been established in Salem, his dwelling place in Zion.
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Jerusalem is where he lives; Mount Zion is his home.
3 There he broke the flashing arrows, the shield, the sword, and the weapons of war. Selah
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There he has broken the fiery arrows of the enemy, the shields and swords and weapons of war. Interlude
4 Glorious are you, more majestic than the mountains full of prey.
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You are glorious and more majestic than the everlasting mountains.
5 The stouthearted were stripped of their spoil; they sank into sleep; all the men of war were unable to use their hands.
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Our boldest enemies have been plundered. They lie before us in the sleep of death. No warrior could lift a hand against us.
6 At your rebuke, O God of Jacob, both rider and horse lay stunned.
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At the blast of your breath, O God of Jacob, their horses and chariots lay still.
7 But you, you are to be feared! Who can stand before you when once your anger is roused?
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No wonder you are greatly feared! Who can stand before you when your anger explodes?
8 From the heavens you uttered judgment; the earth feared and was still,
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From heaven you sentenced your enemies; the earth trembled and stood silent before you.
9 when God arose to establish judgment, to save all the humble of the earth. Selah
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You stand up to judge those who do evil, O God, and to rescue the oppressed of the earth. Interlude
10 Surely the wrath of man shall praise you; the remnant of wrath you will put on like a belt.
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Human defiance only enhances your glory, for you use it as a weapon.
11 Make your vows to the Lord your God and perform them; let all around him bring gifts to him who is to be feared,
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Make vows to the LORD your God, and keep them. Let everyone bring tribute to the Awesome One.
12 who cuts off the spirit of princes, who is to be feared by the kings of the earth.
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For he breaks the pride of princes, and the kings of the earth fear him.
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