1 God is known in Judah; in Israel his reputation is great. ISV — Psalm 76:1
2 His abode is in Salem, a76:2 i.e. Jerusalem his dwelling place in Zion. ISV — Psalm 76:2
3 There he shattered sharp arrows, shields, swords, and weapons of b76:3 The Heb. lacks weapons of war. Interlude ISV — Psalm 76:3
4 You are enveloped by light; more majestic than mountains filled with game. ISV — Psalm 76:4
5 Brave men were plundered while they slumbered in their sleep. All the men of the army were immobilized. ISV — Psalm 76:5
6 At the sound of your battle cry, God of Jacob, both horse and chariot rider fell into deep sleep. ISV — Psalm 76:6
7 You are awesome! who can stand in your presence when you’re angry? ISV — Psalm 76:7
8 From heaven you declared judgment. The earth stands in awe and is quiet ISV — Psalm 76:8
9 when God arose to execute justice and to deliver all the afflicted of the earth. Interlude ISV — Psalm 76:9
10 Even human anger praises you; you will wear the survivors of your wrath as an ornament. c76:10 The Heb. lacks as an ornament ISV — Psalm 76:10
11 Let everyone who surrounds the LORD your God make a vow and fulfill it to the Awesome One. d76:11 Or to the one whom they fear ISV — Psalm 76:11
12 He will humble the arrogant e76:12 Lit. the spirit of commanders-in-chief, f76:12 Lit. Nagidim; i.e. senior officers entrusted with dual roles of operational oversight and administrative authority instilling fear among the kings of the earth. ISV — Psalm 76:12