Psalm 76

William Helder © 1972, 2006

1. God has in Judah spread His fame;
   Great is in Israel His name.
   In Salem stands His tent of praise;
   In Zion is His dwelling place.
   There shield and sword no longer rattle:
   He broke the weapons used in battle.
   
2. O God, more glorious is Your might
   Than awe-inspiring mountain heights.
   Men bold and warlike, stripped of spoil,
   Sank into sleep and ceased their toil.
   None of the valiant and stouthearted
   Could lift a hand; their plans were thwarted.
   O Jacob’s God, at Your rebuke
   Our enemies were terror-struck;
   Stunned lay both horse and charioteer.
   You, You alone, evoke such fear.
   Who does not stand in trepidation
   Before Your wrath and indignation?
   
3. In fearful silence, all the earth
   Heard how Your verdict thundered forth
   When You, O God, in judgment rose
   To save the humble from their foes.
   All merely human wrath and fury
   Will but increase Your praise and glory.
   
4. Come, honor and revere the LORD;
   Make vows to God and keep your word.
   Let all the nations tribute bring
   And fear Him as almighty King,
   For He cuts off the breath of princes
   And sweeps away their proud pretences.