Psalm 76

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. InterludeISV — 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 quietISV — Psalm 76:8

9 when God arose to execute justice and to deliver all the afflicted of the earth. InterludeISV — 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