To the director.[424] With instruments. One of Asaph's songs of praise.
<1> People in Judah know God.
People in Israel[425] respect his name.
<2> His Temple[426] is in Salem.[427]
His house is on Mount Zion.[428]
<3> There he shattered the bows and arrows,
shields, swords, and other weapons of war.
Selah[429]
<4> God, you are glorious coming back
from the hills where you defeated your enemies.
<5> Those soldiers thought they were strong,
but now they lie dead in the fields.
Their bodies are stripped of all they owned.
None of them could defend themselves.[430]
<6> The God of Jacob[431] shouted at those soldiers,
and that army of chariots[432] and horses fell dead.
<7> God, you are awesome!
No one can stand against you when you are angry.
<8-9> You stood as judge and announced your decision.
You saved the humble people of the land.
From heaven you gave the decision.
The whole earth was silent and afraid.
<10> Even human anger can honor you
when you use it to punish your enemies.[433]
<11> People, you made promises to the Lord your God.
Now, give him what you promised.
People everywhere fear and respect God,
and they will bring gifts to him.
<12> God defeats great leaders;
all the kings on earth fear him.
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