7. God is greatly feared in the council of the holy ones,more awe-inspiring than all who surround Him.
8. Lord God of Hosts,who is strong like You, Lord? Your faithfulness surrounds You.
9. You rule the raging sea;when its waves surge, You still them.
10. You crushed Rahab like one who is slain; You scattered Your enemies with Your powerful arm.
11. The heavens are Yours; the earth also is Yours.The world and everything in it — You founded them.
12. North and south — You created them. Tabor and Hermon shout for joy at Your name.
13. You have a mighty arm;Your hand is powerful;Your right hand is lifted high.
14. Righteousness and justice are the foundationof Your throne; faithful love and truth go before You.
15. Happy are the people who know the joyful shout; Yahweh, they walk in the light of Your presence.
16. They rejoice in Your name all day long,and they are exalted by Your righteousness.
17. For You are their magnificent strength; by Your favor our horn is exalted.
18. Surely our shield belongs to the Lord,our king to the Holy One of Israel.
19. You once spoke in a vision to Your loyal onesand said: “I have granted help to a warrior;I have exalted one chosen from the people.
20. I have found David My servant;I have anointed him with My sacred oil.
21. My hand will always be with him,and My arm will strengthen him.
22. The enemy will not afflict him;no wicked man will oppress him.
23. I will crush his foes before himand strike those who hate him.
24. My faithfulness and love will be with him,and through My namehis horn will be exalted.
25. I will extend his power to the seaand his right hand to the rivers.