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Psalm 76: Notus in Judæa

Book of Common Prayer (1979), page 692. In the 30-day Psalter it is read on day 15, at Morning Prayer.

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.

When it is appointed