[1] We praise you, God! We praise you because you are near to us. We tell about the amazing things you have done. [2] God says, "I have chosen a time for judgment, and I will judge fairly. [3] The earth and all its people may shake, but I am the one who keeps it steady. Selah [4] "To those who are proud I say, 'Stop your boasting.' I warn the wicked, 'Don't brag about how strong you are. [5] Don't be so sure that you will win. Don't boast that victory is yours!'" [6] There is no power on earth that can make a person important. [7] God is the judge. He decides who will be important. He lifts one person up and brings another down. [8] The LORD has a cup in his hand. It is filled with the poisoned wine of his anger. He will pour out this wine, and the wicked will drink it to the last drop. [9] I will always tell people how great God is. I will sing praise to the God of Jacob. [10] God says, "I will take away any power the wicked have and give it to those who are good."
