1 For the leader. Set to "Do Not
Destroy!"A psalm of Asaf. A song: We give thanks to you, God, we give
thanks; your name is near, people tell of your wonders.
2 "At the time of my own choice, I
will dispense justice fairly.
3 When the earth quakes, with all
living on it, it is I who hold its support-pillars firm."(Selah)
4 To the boastful I say, "Do not
boast!"and to the wicked, "Don't flaunt your strength!
5 Don't flaunt your strength so
proudly; don't speak arrogantly, with your nose in the air!
6 For you will not be raised to power
by those in the east, the west or the desert;
7 since God is the judge; and it is he
who puts down one and lifts up another.
8 In ADONAI's hand there is a cup of
wine, foaming, richly spiced; when he pours it out, all the wicked of the
earth will drain it, drinking it to the dregs."
9 But I will always speak out, singing
praises to the God of Ya'akov.
10 I will break down the strength of
the wicked, but the strength of the righteous will be raised up.
