PSALM 76: No conflagration will happen near the reader of this psalm.

 Its prayer is the prayer under Psalm 16


Psalm 76


Elohim is known in Judah.
    His name is great in Israel.
His tent is in Salem.
    His home is in Zion.
There he destroyed flaming arrows,
    shields, swords, and weapons of war. Selah
You are the radiant one.
    You are more majestic than the ancient mountains.
Brave people were robbed.
    They died.
        None of the warriors were able to lift a hand.
At your stern warning, O Elohim of Jacob,
    chariot riders and horses were put to sleep.
You alone must be feared!
    Who can stand in your presence when you become angry?
From heaven you announced a verdict.
    The earth was fearful and silent
        
            when you rose to save every oppressed person on earth. Selah
10 Even angry mortals will praise you.
    You will wear the remainder of their anger.
11 Make vows to Yahweh your Elohim, and keep them.
    Let everyone around him bring gifts to the one who must be feared.
12 He cuts short the lives of influential people.
    He terrifies the kings of the earth.


PRAYER:

Psalm 16

1 Protect me, O El, because I take refuge in you.
2 I said to Yahweh,
    “You are my Adonay. Without you, I have nothing good.”
3 Those who lead holy lives on earth
    are the noble ones who fill me with joy.
4 Those who quickly chase after other gods multiply their sorrows.
    I will not pour out their sacrificial offerings of blood
        or use my lips to speak their names.

5 Yahweh is my inheritance and my cup.
    You are the one who determines my destiny.
6 Your boundary lines mark out pleasant places for me.
    Indeed, my inheritance is something beautiful.

7 I will praise Yahweh, who advises me.
    My conscience warns me at night.
8 I always keep Yahweh in front of me.
    When he is by my side, I cannot be moved.
9         That is why my heart is glad and my soul rejoices.
            My body rests securely
10 because you do not abandon my soul to the grave
    or allow your holy one to decay.
11 You make the path of life known to me.
    Complete joy is in your presence.
        Pleasures are by your side forever.

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