Psalm 76:1-3
Because God has made himself known in Judah and established his dwelling in Zion, his people must recognize that true security does not arise from military strength or earthly threat management, but from the Lord whose presence breaks the bow, the shield, the sword, and every instrument of war.
1 In Judah, God is known. His name is great in Israel.
2 His tabernacle is also in Salem; His dwelling place in Zion.
3 There he broke the flaming arrows of the bow, the shield, and the sword, and the weapons of war.
Psalm 76:4-6
4 Glorious are you, and excellent, more than mountains of game.
5 Valiant men lie plundered, they have slept their last sleep. None of the men of war can lift their hands.
6 At your rebuke, God of Jacob, both chariot and horse are cast into a dead sleep.
Psalm 76:7-9
7 You, even you, are to be feared. Who can stand in your sight when you are angry?
8 You pronounced judgment from heaven. The earth feared, and was silent,
9 when God arose to judgment, to save all the afflicted ones of the earth.
Psalm 76:10-12
10 Surely the wrath of man praises you. The survivors of your wrath are restrained.
11 Make vows to Yahweh your God, and fulfill them! Let all of his neighbors bring presents to him who is to be feared.
12 He will cut off the spirit of princes. He is feared by the kings of the earth.