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New International Reader's Version NIRV
1 God is renowned in Judah; in Israel his name is great.
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In the land of Judah, God is known. His name is great in Israel.
2 His tent is in Salem, his dwelling place in Zion.
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His tent is in Jerusalem. The place where he lives 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 he broke the deadly arrows of his enemies. He broke their shields and swords. He broke their weapons of war. "Selah"
4 You are radiant with light, more majestic than mountains rich with game.
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God, you shine like a very bright light. You are more majestic than mountains full of wild animals.
5 The valiant lie plundered, they sleep their last sleep; not one of the warriors can lift his hands.
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Brave soldiers have been robbed of everything they had. Now they lie there, sleeping in death. Not one of them can even lift his hands.
6 At your rebuke, God of Jacob, both horse and chariot lie still.
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God of Jacob, at your command both horse and chariot lie still.
7 It is you alone who are to be feared. Who can stand before you when you are angry?
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People should have respect for you alone. Who can stand in front of 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 handed down your sentence. The land was afraid and became quiet.
9 when you, God, rose up to judge, to save all the afflicted of the land.
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God, that happened when you rose up to judge. It happened when you came to save all of your suffering people in the land. "Selah"
10 Surely your wrath against mankind brings you praise, and the survivors of your wrath are restrained.
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Your anger against sinners brings you praise. Those who live through your anger gather to worship you.
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 promises to the LORD your God and keep them. Let all of the neighboring nations bring gifts to the One who should be respected.
12 He breaks the spirit of rulers; he is feared by the kings of the earth.
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He breaks the proud spirit of rulers. The kings of the earth have respect for him.
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