1. May God rise up and scatter his enemies. May they turn and run away from him.
2. As wind blows smoke away, so may God blow them away. As fire melts wax, so may he destroy sinful people.
3. But may those who do what is right be glad and filled with joy when they are with him. May they be happy and joyful.
4. Sing to God. Sing praise to his name. Lift up a song to the One who rides on the clouds. His name is the Lord. Be glad when you are with him.
5. God is in his holy temple. He is a father to those whose fathers have died. He takes care of women whose husbands have died.
6. God gives lonely people a family. He sets prisoners free, and they go out singing. But those who refuse to obey him live in a land that is baked by the sun.
7. God, you led your people out. You marched through a dry and empty land. Selah
8. The ground shook when you, the God of Sinai, appeared. The heavens poured down rain when you, the God of Israel, appeared.
9. God, you gave us plenty of rain. You renewed your worn-out land.
10. God, your people settled in it. From all of your riches, you provided for those who were poor.
11. The Lord gave a message. Many people made it widely known.
12. They said, "Kings and armies are running away. In the camps, Israel's soldiers are dividing up the things they have taken from their enemies.
13. Even while the soldiers sleep near the campfires, God wins the battle for them. He gives the enemy's silver and gold to Israel, his dove."
14. The Mighty One has scattered the kings around the land. It was like snow falling on Mount Zalmon.
15. The mountains of Bashan are majestic. The mountains of Bashan are very rocky.
16. You rocky mountains are jealous of Mount Zion, aren't you? That's where God chooses to rule. That's where the Lord himself will live forever.