1 [For the choir director; [al tashcheth]; a psalm by Asaph; a song.] We give thanks to you, O God; we give thanks. You are present, and your miracles confirm that.

2 When I choose the right time, I will judge fairly.

3 When the earth and everyone who lives on it begin to melt, I will make its foundations as solid as rock. [Selah]

4 I said to those who brag, "Don't brag," and to wicked people, "Don't raise your weapons.

5 Don't raise your weapons so proudly or speak so defiantly."

6 The [authority] to reward someone does not [come] from the east, from the west, or [even] from the wilderness.

7 God alone is the judge. He punishes one person and rewards another.

8 A cup is in the LORD's hand. (Its foaming wine is thoroughly mixed with spices.) He will empty it, [and] all the wicked people on earth will have to drink every last drop.

9 But I will speak [about your miracles] forever. I will make music to praise the God of Jacob.

10 I will destroy all the weapons of wicked people, but the weapons of righteous people will be raised proudly.