to the one who rides through the sky from ancient times! Look! He thunders loudly.

Acknowledge God’s power, his sovereignty over Israel, and the power he reveals in the skies!

I sink into the deep mire where there is no solid ground; I am in deep water, and the current overpowers me.

My lips will shout for joy! Yes, I will sing your praises! I will praise you when you rescue me!

People will fear you as long as the sun and moon remain in the sky, for generation after generation.

If I had publicized these thoughts, I would have betrayed your loyal followers.

They are like a dream after one wakes up. O Lord, when you awake you will despise them.

Hurry and look at the permanent ruins, and all the damage the enemy has done to the temple!

You destroyed the sea by your strength; you shattered the heads of the sea monster in the water.

Remember how the enemy hurls insults, O Lord, and how a foolish nation blasphemes your name!

For victory does not come from the east or west, or from the wilderness.

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

Certainly your angry judgment upon men will bring you praise; you reveal your anger in full measure.

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

Then I said, “I am sickened by the thought that the sovereign One might become inactive.

Your thunderous voice was heard in the wind; the lightning bolts lit up the world; the earth trembled and shook.

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

He did amazing things in the sight of their ancestors, in the land of Egypt, in the region of Zoan.

He brought the east wind through the sky, and by his strength led forth the south wind.

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.