[1] God is known in Judah; his name is great in Israel. [2] His dwelling place became Salem; his habitation was Zion. [3] It was there that he broke the fiery shafts of the bow, the shield, the sword—even the battle itself! Selah [4] You are ablaze with light, mightier than the mountains that give food. [5] The bravehearted lie plundered. They sank into deep lethargy. All the strong troops couldn’t even lift their hands! [6] At your rebuke, Jacob’s God, both chariot and horse were stopped dead-still. [7] You! You are awesome! Who can stand before you when you are angry? [8] You have announced judgment from heaven. The earth grew afraid and fell silent [9] when God rose up to establish justice, when God rose up to save all of the earth’s poor. Selah [10] Even human rage will turn to your praise when you dress yourself with whatever remains of your wrath. [11] Make promises to the LORD your God and keep them! Let all around him bring gifts to the awesome one. [12] He breaks the spirit of princes. He is terrifying to all the kings of the earth.
