[1] People in Judah know God. People in Israel respect his name. [2] His Temple is in Salem. His house is on Mount Zion. [3] There he shattered the arrows, shields, swords, and other weapons of war. Selah [4] God, you are glorious coming back from the hills where you defeated your enemies. [5] They thought they were strong, but now they lie dead in the fields. Their bodies are stripped of all they owned. They could not defend themselves. [6] The God of Jacob shouted at them, and their army of chariots and horses fell dead. [7] God, you are awesome! No one can stand against you when you are angry. [8] You stood as judge and announced your decision. You saved the humble people of the land. From heaven you gave the decision, and the whole earth was silent and afraid. [10] Even human anger can bring you honor when you use it to punish your enemies. [11] People, you made promises to the LORD your God. Now give him what you promised. People everywhere fear and respect God, and they will bring gifts to him. [12] God defeats great leaders; all the kings on earth fear him.
