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For God is the judge! He brings one down and exalts another.

As for me, I will continually tell what you have done; I will sing praises to the God of Jacob!

God says, "I will bring down all the power of the wicked; the godly will be victorious."

For the music director; to be accompanied by stringed instruments; a psalm of Asaph, a song. God has revealed himself in Judah; in Israel his reputation is great.

At the sound of your battle cry, O God of Jacob, both rider and horse "fell asleep."

when God arose to execute judgment, and to deliver all the oppressed of the earth. (Selah)

Make vows to the Lord your God and repay them! Let all those who surround him bring tribute to the awesome one!

For the music director, Jeduthun; a psalm of Asaph. I will cry out to God and call for help! I will cry out to God and he will pay attention to me.

I said, "I will remember God while I groan; I will think about him while my strength leaves me." (Selah)

Has God forgotten to be merciful? Has his anger stifled his compassion?"

O God, your deeds are extraordinary! What god can compare to our great God?

You are the God who does amazing things; you have revealed your strength among the nations.

The waters saw you, O God, the waters saw you and trembled. Yes, the depths of the sea shook with fear.

Then they will place their confidence in God. They will not forget the works of God, and they will obey his commands.

Then they will not be like their ancestors, who were a stubborn and rebellious generation, a generation that was not committed and faithful to God.

They did not keep their covenant with God, and they refused to obey his law.

They willfully challenged God by asking for food to satisfy their appetite.

They insulted God, saying, "Is God really able to give us food in the wilderness?

because they did not have faith in God, and did not trust his ability to deliver them.

when the anger of God flared up against them. He killed some of the strongest of them; he brought the young men of Israel to their knees.