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To the Chief Musician. On stringed instruments. A Psalm of Asaph. A Song. In Judah God is known; His name is great in Israel.
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In Salem also is His tabernacle, And His dwelling place in Zion.
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There He broke the arrows of the bow, The shield and sword of battle. Selah
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You are more glorious and excellent Than the mountains of prey.
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The stouthearted were plundered; They have sunk into their sleep; And none of the mighty men have found the use of their hands.
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At Your rebuke, O God of Jacob, Both the chariot and horse were cast into a dead sleep.
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You, Yourself, are to be feared; And who may stand in Your presence When once You are angry?
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You caused judgment to be heard from heaven; The earth feared and was still,
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When God arose to judgment, To deliver all the oppressed of the earth. Selah
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Surely the wrath of man shall praise You; With the remainder of wrath You shall gird Yourself.
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Make vows to the Lord your God, and pay them; Let all who are around Him bring presents to Him who ought to be feared.
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He shall cut off the spirit of princes; He is awesome to the kings of the earth.