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1 God is honored in Judah; his name is great in Israel.
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God is known in Judah; his name is great in Israel.
2 Jerusalem is where he lives; Mount Zion is his home.
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His dwelling place became Salem; his habitation was Zion.
3 There he has broken the fiery arrows of the enemy, the shields and swords and weapons of war. Interlude
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It was there that he broke the fiery shafts of the bow, the shield, the sword—even the battle itself! Selah
4 You are glorious and more majestic than the everlasting mountains.
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You are ablaze with light, mightier than the mountains that give food.
5 Our boldest enemies have been plundered. They lie before us in the sleep of death. No warrior could lift a hand against us.
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The bravehearted lie plundered. They sank into deep lethargy. All the strong troops couldn't even lift their hands!
6 At the blast of your breath, O God of Jacob, their horses and chariots lay still.
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At your rebuke, Jacob's God, both chariot and horse were stopped dead-still.
7 No wonder you are greatly feared! Who can stand before you when your anger explodes?
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You! You are awesome! Who can stand before you when you are angry?
8 From heaven you sentenced your enemies; the earth trembled and stood silent before you.
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You have announced judgment from heaven. The earth grew afraid and fell silent
9 You stand up to judge those who do evil, O God, and to rescue the oppressed of the earth. Interlude
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when God rose up to establish justice, when God rose up to save all of the earth's poor. Selah
10 Human defiance only enhances your glory, for you use it as a weapon.
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Even human rage will turn to your praise when you dress yourself with whatever remains of your wrath.
11 Make vows to the LORD your God, and keep them. Let everyone bring tribute to the Awesome One.
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Make promises to the LORD your God and keep them! Let all around him bring gifts to the awesome one.
12 For he breaks the pride of princes, and the kings of the earth fear him.
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He breaks the spirit of princes. He is terrifying to all the kings of the earth.
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