Psalm 75
Confitebimur tibi
1
We give you thanks, O God, we give you thanks, *
calling upon your Name and declaring all your wonderful deeds.
2
“I will appoint a time,” says God; *
“I will judge with equity.
3
Though the earth and all its inhabitants are quaking, *
I will make its pillars fast.
4
I will say to the boasters, ‘Boast no more,’ *
and to the wicked, ‘Do not toss your horns;
5
Do not toss your horns so high, *
nor speak with a proud neck.’ ”
6
For judgment is neither from the east nor from the west, *
nor yet from the wilderness or the mountains.
7
It is God who judges; *
he puts down one and lifts up another.
8
For in the Lord’s hand there is a cup,
full of spiced and foaming wine, which he pours out, *
and all the wicked of the earth shall drink and drain the dregs.
9
But I will rejoice for ever; *
I will sing praises to the God of Jacob.
10
He shall break off all the horns of the wicked; *
but the horns of the righteous shall be exalted.
Psalm 76
Notus in Judæa
1
In Judah is God known; *
his Name is great in Israel.
2
At Salem is his tabernacle, *
and his dwelling is in Zion.
3
There he broke the flashing arrows, *
the shield, the sword, and the weapons of battle.
4
How glorious you are! *
more splendid than the everlasting mountains!
5
The strong of heart have been despoiled;
they sink into sleep; *
none of the warriors can lift a hand.
6
At your rebuke, O God of Jacob, *
both horse and rider lie stunned.
7
What terror you inspire! *
who can stand before you when you are angry?
8
From heaven you pronounced judgment; *
the earth was afraid and was still;
9
When God rose up to judgment *
and to save all the oppressed of the earth.
10
Truly, wrathful Edom will give you thanks, *
and the remnant of Hamath will keep your feasts.
11
Make a vow to the Lord your God and keep it; *
let all around him bring gifts to him who is worthy to be feared.
12
He breaks the spirit of princes, *
and strikes terror in the kings of the earth.