| Chapter 76 |
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To the chief music-maker; put to Neginoth. A Psalm. Of Asaph. A Song.
In Judah is the knowledge of God; his name is great in Israel, --
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In Salem is his tent, his resting-place in Zion. --
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There were the arrows of the bow broken, there he put an end to body-cover, sword, and fight. (Selah.) --
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You are shining and full of glory, more than the eternal mountains. --
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Gone is the wealth of the strong, their last sleep has overcome them; the men of war have become feeble. --
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At the voice of your wrath, O God of Jacob, deep sleep has overcome carriage and horse. --
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You, you are to be feared; who may keep his place before you in the time of your wrath? --
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From heaven you gave your decision; the earth, in its fear, gave no sound, --
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When God took his place as judge, for the salvation of the poor on the earth. (Selah.) --
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The ... will give you praise; the rest of ... --
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Give to the Lord your God what is his by right; let all who are round him give offerings to him who is to be feared. --
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He puts an end to the wrath of rulers; he is feared by the kings of the earth. --
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