God Abases the Proud, but Exalts the Righteous.

For the choir director; set to Al-tashheth. A Psalm of Asaph, a Song.

1 We give thanks to You, O God, we give thanks,
          For Your name is near;
          Men declare Your wondrous works.

2 “When I select an appointed time,
          It is I who judge with equity.

3 “The earth and all who dwell in it melt;
          It is I who have firmly set its pillars.


4 “I said to the boastful, ‘Do not boast,’
          And to the wicked, ‘Do not lift up the horn;

5 Do not lift up your horn on high,
          Do not speak with insolent pride.’”

6 For not from the east, nor from the west,
          Nor from the desert comes exaltation;

7 But God is the Judge;
          He puts down one and exalts another.

8 For a cup is in the hand of the LORD, and the wine foams;
          It is well mixed, and He pours out of this;
          Surely all the wicked of the earth must drain and drink down its dregs.

9 But as for me, I will declare it forever;
          I will sing praises to the God of Jacob.

10 And all the horns of the wicked He will cut off,
          But the horns of the righteous will be lifted up.