Psalm 76
Bible in Basic English
Chapter overview
Psalm 76 celebrates God as known in Judah and majestic over every weapon of war. The terrifying power that silences rulers also establishes peace, drawing worshipers to fulfill their vows with reverent awe.
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1In Judah is the knowledge of God; his name is great in Israel,
2In Salem is his tent, his resting-place in Zion.
3There were the arrows of the bow broken, there he put an end to body-cover, sword, and fight. (Selah.)
4You are shining and full of glory, more than the eternal mountains.
5Gone is the wealth of the strong, their last sleep has overcome them; the men of war have become feeble.
6At the voice of your wrath, O God of Jacob, deep sleep has overcome carriage and horse.
7You, you are to be feared; who may keep his place before you in the time of your wrath?
8From heaven you gave your decision; the earth, in its fear, gave no sound,
9When God took his place as judge, for the salvation of the poor on the earth. (Selah.)
10The ... will give you praise; the rest of ...
11Give to the Lord your God what is his by right; let all who are round him give offerings to him who is to be feared.
12He puts an end to the wrath of rulers; he is feared by the kings of the earth.
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