1To the choirmaster: with stringed instruments. A Psalm of Asaph. A Song. In Judah God is known; his name is great in Israel. (Ps 4:1; Ps 48:3; Ps 50:1)2His abode has been established in Salem, his dwelling place in Zion. (Ge 14:18; Ps 9:11; Ps 27:5; Ps 74:2; La 2:6)3There he broke the flashing arrows, the shield, the sword, and the weapons of war. (Ps 46:9; Eze 39:9)4Glorious are you, more majestic than the mountains full of prey. (Isa 14:25; Eze 39:4; Na 2:13)5The stouthearted were stripped of their spoil; they sank into sleep; all the men of war were unable to use their hands. (2Ki 19:35; Ps 13:3; Isa 46:12; Jer 51:39; Na 3:18)6At your rebuke, O God of Jacob, both rider and horse lay stunned. (Ex 15:1; Ex 15:21)7But you, you are to be feared! Who can stand before you when once your anger is roused? (Ps 47:2; Ps 130:3)8From the heavens you uttered judgment; the earth feared and was still, (2Ch 20:29; Hab 2:20)9when God arose to establish judgment, to save all the humble of the earth. (Ps 9:7)10Surely the wrath of man shall praise you; the remnant[1] of wrath you will put on like a belt. (Ex 9:16)11Make your vows to the Lord your God and perform them; let all around him bring gifts to him who is to be feared, (Ge 31:42; Ge 31:53; Ps 50:14; Ps 68:29; Ps 89:7; Isa 8:13)12who cuts off the spirit of princes, who is to be feared by the kings of the earth. (Ps 47:2; Isa 18:5)
Psalm 76
New International Version
For the director of music. With stringed instruments. A psalm of Asaph. A song.
1God is renowned in Judah; in Israel his name is great.2His tent is in Salem, his dwelling-place in Zion.3There he broke the flashing arrows, the shields and the swords, the weapons of war.[1]4You are radiant with light, more majestic than mountains rich with game.5The valiant lie plundered, they sleep their last sleep; not one of the warriors can lift his hands.6At your rebuke, God of Jacob, both horse and chariot lie still.7It is you alone who are to be feared. Who can stand before you when you are angry?8From heaven you pronounced judgment, and the land feared and was quiet –9when you, God, rose up to judge, to save all the afflicted of the land.10Surely your wrath against mankind brings you praise, and the survivors of your wrath are restrained.[2]11Make vows to the Lord your God and fulfil them; let all the neighbouring lands bring gifts to the One to be feared.12He breaks the spirit of rulers; he is feared by the kings of the earth.
Psalm 76
King James Version
1To the chief Musician on Neginoth, A Psalm or Song of Asaph. In Judah is God known: his name is great in Israel.2In Salem also is his tabernacle, and his dwelling place in Zion.3There brake he the arrows of the bow, the shield, and the sword, and the battle. Selah.4Thou art more glorious and excellent than the mountains of prey.5The stouthearted are spoiled, they have slept their sleep: and none of the men of might have found their hands.6At thy rebuke, O God of Jacob, both the chariot and horse are cast into a dead sleep.7Thou, even thou, art to be feared: and who may stand in thy sight when once thou art angry?8Thou didst cause judgment to be heard from heaven; the earth feared, and was still,9When God arose to judgment, to save all the meek of the earth. Selah.10Surely the wrath of man shall praise thee: the remainder of wrath shalt thou restrain.11Vow, and pay unto the LORD your God: let all that be round about him bring presents unto him that ought to be feared.12He shall cut off the spirit of princes: he is terrible to the kings of the earth.
Psalm 76
New International Reader’s Version
For the director of music. A psalm of Asaph. A song to be played on stringed instruments.
1In the land of Judah, God is well known. In Israel, his name is great.2His tent is in Jerusalem. The place where he lives is on Mount Zion.3There he broke the deadly arrows of his enemies. He broke their shields and swords. He broke their weapons of war.4God, you shine like a very bright light. You are more majestic than mountains full of wild animals.5Brave soldiers have been robbed of everything they had. Now they lie there, sleeping in death. Not one of them can even lift his hands.6God of Jacob, at your command both horse and chariot lie still.7People should have respect for you alone. Who can stand in front of you when you are angry?8From heaven you handed down your sentence. The land was afraid and became quiet.9God, that happened when you rose up to judge. It happened when you came to save all your suffering people in the land.10Your anger against sinners brings you praise. Those who live through your anger gather to worship you.11Make promises to the LORD your God and keep them. Let all the neighbouring nations bring gifts to the God who should be respected.12He breaks the proud spirit of rulers. The kings of the earth have respect for him.