Psalm 76 | New International Reader’s Version Nuova Riveduta 2006

Psalm 76 | New International Reader’s Version

For the director of music. A psalm of Asaph. A song to be played on stringed instruments.

1 In the land of Judah, God is well known. In Israel, his name is great. 2 His tent is in Jerusalem. The place where he lives is on Mount Zion. 3 There he broke the deadly arrows of his enemies. He broke their shields and swords. He broke their weapons of war. 4 God, you shine like a very bright light. You are more majestic than mountains full of wild animals. 5 Brave soldiers have been robbed of everything they had. Now they lie there, sleeping in death. Not one of them can even lift his hands. 6 God of Jacob, at your command both horse and chariot lie still. 7 People should have respect for you alone. Who can stand in front of you when you are angry? 8 From heaven you handed down your sentence. The land was afraid and became quiet. 9 God, that happened when you rose up to judge. It happened when you came to save all your suffering people in the land. 10 Your anger against sinners brings you praise. Those who live through your anger gather to worship you. 11 Make promises to the LORD your God and keep them. Let all the neighbouring nations bring gifts to the God who should be respected. 12 He breaks the proud spirit of rulers. The kings of the earth have respect for him.

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Nuova Riveduta 2006

Trionfo della potenza di Dio

1 Al direttore del coro. Per strumenti a corda. Salmo di Asaf. Canto. Dio è ben conosciuto in Giuda; il suo nome è grande in Israele. 2 Il suo tabernacolo è in Salem*, e la sua dimora in Sion. 3 Qua egli ha spezzato le frecce dell’arco, lo scudo, la spada e le armi da guerra. [Pausa] 4 Tremendo sei tu, o Potente, quando ritorni dalle montagne della preda. 5 I valorosi sono stati spogliati, hanno dormito il loro ultimo sonno, tutti gli uomini prodi sono stati ridotti all’impotenza. 6 Alla tua minaccia, o Dio di Giacobbe, carri e cavalli sono stati presi da torpore. 7 Tu, tu sei tremendo! E chi può resistere davanti a te quando esplode la tua ira? 8 Dal cielo facesti udire la tua sentenza; la terra ebbe paura e tacque, 9 quando Dio si alzò per giudicare, per salvare tutti gli infelici della terra. [Pausa] 10 Anche il furore degli uomini ritornerà a tua lode; ti cingerai degli ultimi avanzi dei loro furori. 11 Fate voti al Signore, al Dio vostro, e adempiteli; tutti quelli che gli stanno attorno portino doni al Tremendo. 12 Egli stronca lo spirito dei potenti, egli è tremendo per i re della terra.