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1 God is renowned in Judah; in Israel his name is great.
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People in Judah know God; his fame is great in Israel.
2 His tent is in Salem, his dwelling place in Zion.
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His Tent is in Jerusalem; his home is on Mount Zion.
3 There he broke the flashing arrows, the shields and the swords, the weapons of war.
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There God broke the flaming arrows, the shields, the swords, and the weapons of war.Selah
4 You are radiant with light, more majestic than mountains rich with game.
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God, how wonderful you are! You are more splendid than the hills full of animals.
5 The valiant lie plundered, they sleep their last sleep; not one of the warriors can lift his hands.
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The brave soldiers were stripped as they lay asleep in death. Not one warrior had the strength to stop it.
6 At your rebuke, God of Jacob, both horse and chariot lie still.
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God of Jacob, when you spoke strongly, horses and riders fell dead.
7 It is you alone who are to be feared. Who can stand before you when you are angry?
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You are feared; no one can stand against you when you are angry.
8 From heaven you pronounced judgment, and the land feared and was quiet—
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From heaven you gave the decision, and the earth was afraid and silent.
9 when you, God, rose up to judge, to save all the afflicted of the land.
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God, you stood up to judge and to save the needy people of the earth.Selah
10 Surely your wrath against mankind brings you praise, and the survivors of your wrath are restrained.
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People praise you for your anger against evil. Those who live through your anger are stopped from doing more evil.
11 Make vows to the LORD your God and fulfill them; let all the neighboring lands bring gifts to the One to be feared.
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Make and keep your promises to the Lord your God. From all around, gifts should come to the God we worship.
12 He breaks the spirit of rulers; he is feared by the kings of the earth.
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God breaks the spirits of great leaders; the kings on earth fear him.