(A song and a psalm for the music leader. Use stringed instruments.)

God always wins

1You, our God,

are famous in Judah

and honoured in Israel.

2Your home is on Mount Zion

in the city of peace.

3There you destroyed

fiery arrows, shields, swords,

and all the other weapons.

4You are more glorious than

the eternal mountains.76.4 the eternal mountains: One ancient translation; Hebrew “the mountains of victims (of wild animals)”.

5Brave warriors were robbed

of what they had taken,

and now they lie dead,

unable to lift an arm.

6God of Jacob, when you roar,

enemy chariots and horses

drop dead in their tracks.

7Our God, you are fearsome,

and no one can oppose you

when you are angry.

8From heaven you announced

your decisions as judge!

And all who live on this earth

were terrified and silent

9when you took over as judge,

ready to rescue

everyone in need.

10Even the most angry people

will praise you

when you are furious.76.10 furious: One possible meaning for the difficult Hebrew text of verse 10.

11Everyone, make your promises

to the LORD your God

and do what you promise.

The LORD is fearsome,

and all his servants

should bring him gifts.

12God destroys the courage

of rulers and kings

and makes cowards of them.