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Psalms

A collection of songs and prayers expressing a wide range of emotions and thoughts on faith.

Chapter 76

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1 In Judah is God known: his name is great in Israel.

*God is well-known in Judah; his name is very important in Israel.

2 In Salem also is his tabernacle, and his dwelling place in Zion.

*In Salem, too, is his home, and his living space is in Zion.

3 There brake he the arrows of the bow, the shield, and the sword, and the battle. Selah.

*He broke the arrows from the bow, the shield, the sword, and the fight. Pause and reflect.

4 Thou art more glorious and excellent than the mountains of prey.

*You are more magnificent and wonderful than any mountain full of treasures.

5 The stouthearted are spoiled, they have slept their sleep: and none of the men of might have found their hands.

*Brave people have become weak; they've had their rest: no strong individuals can use their strength now.

6 At thy rebuke, O God of Jacob, both the chariot and horse are cast into a dead sleep.

*When you scold, God of Jacob, the riding car and horse fall into a deep, silent rest.

7 Thou, even thou, art to be feared: and who may stand in thy sight when once thou art angry?

*You are to be feared, and it's unknown who can stand before you when you're angry.

8 Thou didst cause judgment to be heard from heaven; the earth feared, and was still,

*You made judgement heard from heaven; the earth became afraid and stopped moving.

9 When God arose to judgment, to save all the meek of the earth. Selah.

*When God stood for justice, to rescue all the humble on Earth. Pause.

10 Surely the wrath of man shall praise thee: the remainder of wrath shalt thou restrain.

*Of course, people's anger will show how great you are. You should calm down the rest of the anger.

11 Vow, and pay unto the LORD your God: let all that be round about him bring presents unto him that ought to be feared.

*Promise and give to the Lord God. Let everyone around Him bring gifts to Him, for He is worthy of fear.

12 He shall cut off the spirit of princes: he is terrible to the kings of the earth.

*He will stop the power of leaders; he is frightening to kings around the world.

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