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New Living Translation NLT
1 God is renowned in Judah; in Israel his name is great.
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God is honored in Judah; his name is great in Israel.
2 His tent is 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 shields and the swords, the weapons of war.
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There he has broken the fiery arrows of the enemy, the shields and swords and weapons of war. Interlude
4 You are radiant with light, more majestic than mountains rich with game.
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You are glorious and more majestic than the everlasting mountains.
5 The valiant lie plundered, they sleep their last sleep; not one of the warriors can lift his 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, God of Jacob, both horse and chariot lie still.
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At the blast of your breath, O God of Jacob, their horses and chariots lay still.
7 It is you alone who are to be feared. Who can stand before you when you are angry?
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No wonder you are greatly feared! Who can stand before you when your anger explodes?
8 From heaven you pronounced judgment, and the land feared and was quiet—
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From heaven you sentenced your enemies; the earth trembled and stood silent before you.
9 when you, God, rose up to judge, to save all the afflicted of the land.
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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 your wrath against mankind brings you praise, and the survivors of your wrath are restrained.
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Human defiance only enhances your glory, for you use it as a weapon.
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 vows to the LORD your God, and keep them. Let everyone bring tribute to the Awesome One.
12 He breaks the spirit of rulers; he is 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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