18. When he went up to his place on high, he led a line of prisoners. He received gifts from people, even from those who refused to obey him. The Lord God went up to live on Mount Zion.
19. Give praise to the Lord. Give praise to God our Savior. He carries our heavy loads day after day. Selah
20. Our God is a God who saves. He is the King and the Lord. He saves us from death.
21. God will certainly smash the heads of his enemies. He will break the hairy heads of those who keep on sinning.
22. The Lord says, "I will bring your enemies from Bashan. I will bring them up from the bottom of the sea.
23. Then your feet can wade in their blood. The tongues of your dogs can lick up all the blood they want."
24. God, those who worship you come marching into view. My God and King, those who follow you have entered the sacred tent.
25. The singers are walking in front. Next come those who play the music. Young women playing tambourines are with them.
26. The leaders sing, "Praise God among all those who worship him. Praise the Lord in the community of Israel."
27. The little tribe of Benjamin leads the worshipers. Next comes the great crowd of Judah's princes. Then come the princes of Zebulun and the princes of Naphtali.
28. God, show us your power. Show us your strength. God, do as you have done before.
29. Do it from your temple at Jerusalem, where kings will bring you gifts.