1   
God is known in Judah;
  his name is honored in Israel.

2   
He has his home in Jerusalem;
  he lives on Mount Zion.

3   
There he broke the arrows of the enemy,
  their shields and swords, yes, all their weapons.

4   
How glorious you are, O God!
  How majestic, as you return from the mountains
  where you defeated your foes.

5   
Their brave soldiers have been stripped of all they had
  and now are sleeping the sleep of death;
  all their strength and skill was useless.

6   
When you threatened them, O God of Jacob,
  the horses and their riders fell dead.

7   
But you, Lord, are feared by all.
  No one can stand in your presence
  when you are angry.

8   
You made your judgment known from heaven;
  the world was afraid and kept silent,

9   
when you rose up to pronounce judgment,
  to save all the oppressed on earth.

10   
Men's anger only results in more praise for you;
  those who survive the wars will keep your festivals. ^note

11   
Give the Lord your God what you promised him;
  bring gifts to him, all you nearby nations.
God makes men fear him;

12   
  he humbles proud princes
  and terrifies great kings.

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