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. Selah. 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.