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| Book of Psalms |
Chapter 76 - Read Chapter - Click the Play Button for Chapter Audio
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- 76:1 - [In Context]
- For the choir director: A psalm of Asaph, to be accompanied by stringed instruments. A song. God is well known in Judah; his name is great in Israel.
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- 76:2 - [In Context]
- Jerusalem F56 is where he lives; Mount Zion is his home.
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- 76:3 - [In Context]
- There he breaks the arrows of the enemy, the shields and swords and weapons of his foes. Interlude
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- 76:4 - [In Context]
- You are glorious and more majestic than the everlasting mountains. F57
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- 76:5 - [In Context]
- The mightiest of our enemies have been plundered. They lie before us in the sleep of death. No warrior could lift a hand against us.
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- 76:6 - [In Context]
- When you rebuked them, O God of Jacob, their horses and chariots stood still.
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- 76:7 - [In Context]
- No wonder you are greatly feared! Who can stand before you when your anger explodes?
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- 76:8 - [In Context]
- From heaven you sentenced your enemies; the earth trembled and stood silent before you.
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- 76:9 - [In Context]
- You stand up to judge those who do evil, O God, and to rescue the oppressed of the earth. Interlude
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- 76:10 - [In Context]
- Human opposition only enhances your glory, for you use it as a sword of judgment. F58
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- 76:11 - [In Context]
- Make vows to the LORD your God, and fulfill them. Let everyone bring tribute to the Awesome One.
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- 76:12 - [In Context]
- For he breaks the spirit of princes and is feared by the kings of the earth.
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FOOTNOTES: F56: Hebrew Salem, another name for Jerusalem.
F57: As in Greek version; Hebrew reads than mountains filled with beasts of prey.
F58: The meaning of the Hebrew is uncertain.
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