Psalms76

Psalms 76 extols God's greatness and power, particularly as revealed in Judah and Zion where He defeats His enemies. It declares that God is to be feared, for He executes judgment from heaven, saving the meek and humbling the proud. The psalm concludes by urging people to honor God with vows and presents, acknowledging His terrifying power over earthly rulers.

God Is Known in Judah and Zion

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To the Overseer with stringed instruments. --A Psalm of Asaph. --A Song. In Judah is God known, in Israel His name is great.
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And His tabernacle is in Salem, And His habitation in Zion.
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There he hath shivered arrows of a bow, Shield, and sword, and battle. Selah.

The Defeat of the Mighty Kings

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Bright art Thou, honourable above hills of prey.
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Spoiled themselves have the mighty of heart, They have slept their sleep, And none of the men of might found their hands.
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From Thy rebuke, O God of Jacob, Both rider and horse have been fast asleep.

The Awesome Judgment of the Lord

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Thou, fearful art Thou, And who doth stand before Thee, Since Thou hast been angry!
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From heaven Thou hast sounded judgment, Earth hath feared, and hath been still,
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In the rising of God to judgment, To save all the humble of earth. Selah.

Exhortation to Worship the Terrible God

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For the fierceness of man praiseth Thee, The remnant of fierceness Thou girdest on.
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Vow and complete to Jehovah your God, All ye surrounding him. They bring presents to the Fearful One.
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He doth gather the spirit of leaders, Fearful to the kings of earth!
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