[1] You, our God, are famous in Judah and honored in Israel. [2] Your home is on Mount Zion in the city of peace. [3] There you destroyed fiery arrows, shields, swords, and all the other weapons. [4] You are more glorious than the eternal mountains. [5] Brave warriors were robbed of what they had taken, and now they lie dead, unable to lift an arm. [6] God of Jacob, when you roar, enemy chariots and horses drop dead in their tracks. [7] Our God, you are fearsome, and no one can oppose you when you are angry. [8] From heaven you announced your decisions as judge! And all who live on this earth were terrified and silent [9] when you took over as judge, ready to rescue everyone in need. [10] Even the most angry people will praise you when you are furious. [11] Everyone, make your promises to the LORD your God and do what you promise. The LORD is fearsome, and all of his servants should bring him gifts. [12] God destroys the courage of rulers and kings and makes cowards of them.
