1 ¶ We give thanks to you, O God, we give thanks: we call on your name and declare your wondrous works.

2 At the time that I have appointed I will judge rightly.

3 When the earth and all its inhabitants shake: I am the one who steadies its foundation. Selah.

4 I say to the boastful, Do not boast: and to the wicked, Do not raise your horns:

5 Do not raise your horns on high: do not speak with a stiff insolent neck.

6 ¶ For exaltation does not come from the east, the west, or the south.

7 But God is the judge: he puts down one, and sets up another.

8 For in the LORD’S hand there is a cup, of red foaming wine; that is well mixed; and he will pour from it: surely all the wicked of the earth will drink, draining it to the dregs.

9 But I will glorify the eternal one; I will sing praises to the God of Jacob.

10 I will cut off all the horns of the wicked; but the horns of the righteous will be exalted.

Psalm 76

To the chief Musician on Neginoth, A Psalm or Song of Asaph.

1 ¶ God has made himself known in Judah: his name is great in Israel.

2 His tabernacle is in Salem, and his dwelling place in Zion.

3 There he broke the bow’s flashing arrows, the shield, the sword, and war itself. Selah.

4 You are more glorious and excellent than the enduring mountains.

5 The stouthearted have been plundered, they sleep their final sleep: and none of the men of might could raise their hands.

6 At your rebuke, O God of Jacob, both the chariots and horses are stopped.

7 ¶ You, even you, are to be feared: and who may stand in your sight when once you are angry?

8 You caused a verdict to be announced from heaven; the earth feared, and was still,

9 When God rises up to judge, to save all the lowly of the earth. Selah.

10 Surely the wrath of man will praise you: the overflowing of their wrath will bring you glory.

11 Vow, and pay to the LORD your God: let all who are around him bring presents to the one who should be feared.

12 He cuts off the lives of rulers: and terrifies the kings of the earth.

Psalm 77

To the chief Musician, to Jeduthun, A Psalm of Asaph.

1 ¶ I cry to God with my voice, I called aloud to God; and he heard me.

2 In the day of my trouble I sought the Lord: my hand was stretched out in the night, without ceasing: my soul refused to be comforted.

3 I remembered God, and was troubled: I meditate, and my spirit was overwhelmed. Selah.

4 You have kept me from closing my eyes: I am so troubled that I cannot speak.

5 I think of the early days, the years of long ago.

6 At night I remember my song: I meditate in my heart: and my spirit ponders.

7 Will the Lord reject forever? will he never again show favor?

8 Has his mercy ceased forever? have his promises ended for all time?

9 Has God forgotten to be gracious? has he in anger shut up his compassion? Selah.

10 Then I said, This grieves me: but I will remember the years of the right hand of the most High.

11 ¶ I will remember the works of the LORD: surely I will remember your wonders of old.

12 I will also meditate upon your work, and talk of your doings.

13 Your way, O God, is holy: who is a great God like our God?

14 You are the God who performs wonders: you have demonstrated your power among the people.

15 By your arm you have redeemed your people, the sons of Jacob and Joseph. Selah.

16 The waters saw you, O God, the waters saw you; and they were afraid: the depths were also troubled.

17 The clouds poured out water: the skies sent out a sound: and your arrows went out.

18 The sound of your thunder rumbled in the sky: the lightning lit up the world: the earth trembled and shook.

19 Your way went through the sea, and your path through the great waters, yet your footprints were not seen.

20 You led your people like a flock by the hand of Moses and Aaron.