[1] God's reputation is very great in Judah and in Israel. [2] His home is in Jerusalem. He lives upon Mount Zion. [3] There he breaks the weapons of our enemies. [4] The everlasting mountains cannot compare with you in glory! [5] The mightiest of our enemies are conquered. They lie before us in the sleep of death; not one can lift a hand against us. [6] When you rebuked them, God of Jacob, steeds and riders fell. [7] No wonder you are greatly feared! Who can stand before an angry God? [8] You pronounce sentence on them from heaven; the earth trembles and stands silently before you. [9] You stand up to punish the evildoers and to defend the meek of the earth. [10] Man's futile wrath will bring you glory. You will use it as an ornament! [11] Fulfill all your vows that you have made to Jehovah your God. Let everyone bring him presents. He should be reverenced and feared, [12] for he cuts down princes and does awesome things to the kings of the earth.
