Psalm 76*God Defends Zion1For the leader; a psalm with stringed instruments. A song of Asaph. I 2Renowned in Judah is God,a whose name is great in Israel. 3On Salem* is God’s tent, his shelter on Zion. 4There the flashing arrows were shattered, shield, sword, and weapons of war.b Selah II 5Terrible and awesome are you, stronger than the ancient mountains.* 6Despoiled are the stouthearted; they sank into sleep; the hands of all the men of valor have failed.c 7At your roar, O God of Jacob, chariot and steed lay still. 8You, terrible are you; who can stand before you and your great anger?d 9From the heavens you pronounced sentence; the earth was terrified and reduced to silence, 10When you arose, O God, for judgment to save the afflicted of the land. Selah 11Surely the wrath of man will give you thanks; the remnant of your furor will keep your feast. III 12Make and keep vows to the Lord your God.e May all around him bring gifts to the one to be feared, 13Who checks the spirit of princes, who is fearful to the kings of earth. Book IntroductionFootnotesScripture texts, prefaces, introductions, footnotes and cross references used in this work are taken from the New American Bible, revised edition © 2010, 1991, 1986, 1970 Confraternity of Christian Doctrine, Inc., Washington, DC All Rights Reserved. No part of this work may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic or mechanical, including photocopying, recording, or by any information storage and retrieval system, without permission in writing from the copyright owner. Home |
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