Psalms

For the Chief Musician. To the tune of “Do Not Destroy.” A Psalm by Asaph. A song.

1We give thanks to you, God.We give thanks, for your Name is near. Men tell about your wondrous works.

2When I choose the appointed time,I will judge blamelessly.

3The earth and all its inhabitants quake.I firmly hold its pillars. Selah.

4I said to the arrogant, “Don’t boast!”I said to the wicked, “Don’t lift up the horn.

5Don’t lift up your horn on high.Don’t speak with a stiff neck.”

6For neither from the east, nor from the west,nor yet from the south, comes exaltation.

7But God is the judge.He puts down one, and lifts up another.

8For in the LORD’s hand there is a cup,full of foaming wine mixed with spices.He pours it out.Indeed the wicked of the earth drink and drink it to its very dregs.

9But I will declare this forever:I will sing praises to the God of Jacob.

10I will cut off all the horns of the wicked,but the horns of the righteous shall be lifted up.

For the choirmaster: To the tune of “Do Not Destroy.” A Psalm of Asaph. A song.

1We give thanks to You, O God;we give thanks, for Your Name is near. The people declare Your wondrous works.

2“When I choose a time,I will judge fairly.

3When the earth and all its dwellers quake,it is I who bear up its pillars.Selah

4I say to the proud, ‘Do not boast,’and to the wicked, ‘Do not lift up your horn.

5Do not lift up your horn against heavenor speak with an outstretched neck.’”

6For exaltation comes neither from east nor west,nor out of the desert,

7but it is God who judges;He brings down one and exalts another.

8For a cup is in the hand of the LORD,full of foaming wine mixed with spices.He pours from His cup,and all the wicked of the earth drink it down to the dregs.

9But I will proclaim Himforever;I will sing praise to the God of Jacob.

10“All the horns of the wicked I will cut off,but the horns of the righteous will be exalted.”