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 Human anger only results in more praise for you;

those who survive the wars will keep your festivals.*

11 Give the Lord your God what you promised him;

bring gifts to him, all you nearby nations.

God makes everyone fear him;

12 he humbles proud princes

and terrifies great kings.