[1] People in Judah know God. People in Israel respect God’s name.
[2] God’s temple is in Salem. God’s house is on Mount Zion.
[3] In that place, God shattered the bows and arrows, shields, swords, and other weapons of war. selah
[4] God, you are glorious coming back from the hills where you defeated your enemies.
[5] Those soldiers thought they were strong. But now they lie dead in the fields. Their bodies are stripped of all they owned. None of those strong soldiers could defend themselves.
[6] The God of Jacob yelled at those soldiers, and that army with chariots and horses fell dead.
[7] God, you are awesome! No person can stand against you when you are angry.
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[9] The Lord stood as judge and announced his decision. God saved the humble people of the land. From heaven he gave the decision. The whole earth was silent and afraid.
[10] God, people respect you when you punish evil people. You show your anger, and the survivors become stronger.
[11] People, you made promises to the Lord your God. Now, give him what you promised. People in every place fear and respect God. And they will bring gifts to him.
[12] God defeats great leaders. All the kings on earth fear him.