God has declared one principle; two principles I have heard: God is strong,

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

Who can really fathom the intensity of your anger? Your raging fury causes people to fear you.

He announced that he would do mighty deeds for his people, giving them a land that belonged to other nations.

Their enemies oppressed them; they were subject to their authority.

Listen to the painful cries of the prisoners! Use your great strength to set free those condemned to die!

Then those living on earth will know what you are like; all nations will know how you deliver your people.

They did not remember what he had done, how he delivered them from the enemy,

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

May your servants see your work! May their sons see your majesty!

Your people willingly follow you when you go into battle. On the holy hills at sunrise the dew of your youth belongs to you.

I have seen ruthless evil men growing in influence, like a green tree grows in its native soil.

Each one will be handed over to the sword; their corpses will be eaten by jackals.

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

Praise him for his mighty acts! Praise him for his surpassing greatness!

But the Lord does not surrender the godly, or allow them to be condemned in a court of law.

He allowed the symbol of his strong presence to be captured; he gave the symbol of his splendor into the hand of the enemy.

Praise the Lord! Praise God in his sanctuary! Praise him in the sky, which testifies to his strength!

As for me, I will sing about your strength; I will praise your loyal love in the morning. For you are my refuge and my place of shelter when I face trouble.

He rescued me from my strong enemy, from those who hate me, for they were too strong for me.