New King James Version NKJV
New Living Translation NLT
1 To the Chief Musician. On stringed instruments. A Psalm of Asaph. A Song. 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 In Salem also is His tabernacle, And His dwelling place in Zion.
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Jerusalem is where he lives; Mount Zion is his home.
3 There He broke the arrows of the bow, The shield and sword of battle. 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 You are more glorious and excellent Than the mountains of prey.
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You are glorious and more majestic than the everlasting mountains.
5 The stouthearted were plundered; They have sunk into their sleep; And none of the mighty men have found the use of 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 the chariot and horse were cast into a dead sleep.
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At the blast of your breath, O God of Jacob, their horses and chariots lay still.
7 You, Yourself, are to be feared; And who may stand in Your presence When once You are angry?
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No wonder you are greatly feared! Who can stand before you when your anger explodes?
8 You caused judgment to be heard from heaven; 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 judgment, To deliver all the oppressed 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; With the remainder of wrath You shall gird Yourself.
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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 pay them; Let all who are around Him bring presents to Him who ought 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 shall cut off the spirit of princes; He is awesome to the kings of the earth.
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For he breaks the pride of princes, and the kings of the earth fear him.