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he is feared by the kings of the earth.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/psalms/76.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />For he breaks the pride of princes, and the kings of the earth fear him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/psalms/76.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />who cuts off the spirit of princes, who is to be feared by the kings of the earth.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/psalms/76.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />He breaks the spirits of princes; He is feared by the kings of the earth.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/psalms/76.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />He shall cut off the spirit of princes: <i>he is</i> terrible to the kings of the earth.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/psalms/76.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />He shall cut off the spirit of princes; <i>He is</i> awesome to the kings of the earth.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/psalms/76.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />He will cut off the spirit of princes; He is feared by the kings of the earth.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/psalms/76.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />He will cut off the spirit of princes; He is feared by the kings of the earth.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/psalms/76.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />He will cut off the spirit of princes; He is feared by the kings of the earth. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/psalms/76.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />He will cut off the spirit of princes; He is feared by the kings of the earth.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/psalms/76.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />He will cut off the spirit of princes; He is awesome <i>and</i> feared by the kings of the earth.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/psalms/76.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />He humbles the spirit of leaders; he is feared by the kings of the earth.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/psalms/76.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />He humbles the spirit of leaders; He is feared by the kings of the earth. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/psalms/76.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />He will cut off the spirit of princes: He is terrible to the kings of the earth.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/psalms/76.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />God destroys the courage of rulers and kings and makes cowards of them. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/psalms/76.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />He shall cut off the spirit of princes: he is terrible to the kings of the earth.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/psalms/76.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />He cuts short the lives of influential people. He terrifies the kings of the earth.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/psalms/76.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />he humbles proud princes and terrifies great kings. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/psalms/76.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />He will humble the arrogant commanders-in-chief, instilling fear among the kings of the earth.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/psalms/76.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />He breaks the spirits of princes; He is feared by the kings of the earth.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/psalms/76.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />He humbles princes; the kings of the earth regard him as awesome. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/psalms/76.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />He humbles the spirit of princes. He is feared by the kings of the earth.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/psalms/76.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />He shall cut off the spirit of princes: he is terrible to the kings of the earth.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/psalms/76.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />He will cut off the spirit of princes. He is feared by the kings of the earth. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/psalms/76.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />He gathers the spirit of leaders, "" Fearful to the kings of earth!<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/psalms/76.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> He doth gather the spirit of leaders, Fearful to the kings of earth!<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/psalms/76.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />He will cut off the spirit of leaders, being terrible to the kings of the earth.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/psalms/76.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />even to him who taketh away the spirit of princes: to the terrible with the kings of the earth. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/psalms/76.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br /><V 75:13>even to him who takes away the spirit of leaders, to him who is terrible with the kings of the earth.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/psalms/76.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />Who checks the spirit of princes, who is fearful to the kings of earth. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/psalms/76.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />who cuts off the spirit of princes, who inspires fear in the kings of the earth.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/psalms/76.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />He shall humble the pride of the rulers; he is dreaded by the kings of the earth.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/psalms/76.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />For he shall humble the spirit of Rulers and he is feared by the Kings of the Earth. <div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/psalms/76.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />He minisheth the spirit of princes; He is terrible to the kings of the earth.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/psalms/76.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />and that takes away the spirits of princes; to him that is terrible among the kings of the earth.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/psalms/76-12.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/nFaD2oDhKPc?start=9317" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/psalms/76.htm">God's Name is Great in Israel</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">11</span>Make and fulfill your vows to the LORD your God; let all the neighboring lands bring tribute to Him who is to be feared. <span class="reftext">12</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/1219.htm" title="1219: yiḇ·ṣōr (V-Qal-Imperf-3ms) -- To cut off, make inaccessible, enclose. A primitive root; to clip off; specifically to gather grapes; also to be isolated.">He breaks</a> <a href="/hebrew/7307.htm" title="7307: rū·aḥ (N-csc) -- Breath, wind, spirit. From ruwach; wind; by resemblance breath.">the spirits</a> <a href="/hebrew/5057.htm" title="5057: nə·ḡî·ḏîm (N-mp) -- A leader, ruler, prince. Or nagid; from nagad; a commander, civil, military or religious; generally, honorable themes.">of princes;</a> <a href="/hebrew/3372.htm" title="3372: nō·w·rā (V-Nifal-Prtcpl-ms) -- To fear, to revere, caus, to frighten. A primitive root; to fear; morally, to revere; caus. To frighten.">He is feared</a> <a href="/hebrew/4428.htm" title="4428: lə·mal·ḵê- (Prep-l:: N-mpc) -- King. From malak; a king.">by the kings</a> <a href="/hebrew/776.htm" title="776: ’ā·reṣ (N-fs) -- Earth, land. From an unused root probably meaning to be firm; the earth.">of the earth.</a> </span><div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/revelation/19-16.htm">Revelation 19:16</a></span><br />And He has a name written on His robe and on His thigh: KING OF KINGS AND LORD OF LORDS.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/philippians/2-10.htm">Philippians 2:10-11</a></span><br />that at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, in heaven and on earth and under the earth, / and every tongue confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_timothy/6-15.htm">1 Timothy 6:15</a></span><br />which the blessed and only Sovereign One—the King of kings and Lord of lords—will bring about in His own time.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/romans/14-11.htm">Romans 14:11</a></span><br />It is written: “As surely as I live, says the Lord, every knee will bow before Me; every tongue will confess to God.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/hebrews/12-29.htm">Hebrews 12:29</a></span><br />“For our God is a consuming fire.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/28-18.htm">Matthew 28:18</a></span><br />Then Jesus came to them and said, “All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to Me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_corinthians/15-24.htm">1 Corinthians 15:24-25</a></span><br />Then the end will come, when He hands over the kingdom to God the Father after He has destroyed all dominion, authority, and power. / For He must reign until He has put all His enemies under His feet.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ephesians/1-21.htm">Ephesians 1:21-22</a></span><br />far above all rule and authority, power and dominion, and every name that is named, not only in the present age but also in the one to come. / And God put everything under His feet and made Him head over everything for the church,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/colossians/2-15.htm">Colossians 2:15</a></span><br />And having disarmed the powers and authorities, He made a public spectacle of them, triumphing over them by the cross.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/17-31.htm">Acts 17:31</a></span><br />For He has set a day when He will judge the world with justice by the Man He has appointed. He has given proof of this to everyone by raising Him from the dead.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/45-23.htm">Isaiah 45:23</a></span><br />By Myself I have sworn; truth has gone out from My mouth, a word that will not be revoked: Every knee will bow before Me, every tongue will swear allegiance.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/daniel/4-35.htm">Daniel 4:35</a></span><br />All the peoples of the earth are counted as nothing, and He does as He pleases with the army of heaven and the peoples of the earth. There is no one who can restrain His hand or say to Him, ‘What have You done?’”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/jeremiah/10-10.htm">Jeremiah 10:10</a></span><br />But the LORD is the true God; He is the living God and eternal King. The earth quakes at His wrath, and the nations cannot endure His indignation.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/zechariah/14-9.htm">Zechariah 14:9</a></span><br />On that day the LORD will become King over all the earth—the LORD alone, and His name alone.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/2-12.htm">Isaiah 2:12</a></span><br />For the Day of the LORD of Hosts will come against all the proud and lofty, against all that is exalted—it will be humbled—</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">He shall cut off the spirit of princes: he is terrible to the kings of the earth.</p><p class="hdg">he shall</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/2-5.htm">Psalm 2:5,10</a></b></br> Then shall he speak unto them in his wrath, and vex them in his sore displeasure… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/48-4.htm">Psalm 48:4-6</a></b></br> For, lo, the kings were assembled, they passed by together… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/68-12.htm">Psalm 68:12,35</a></b></br> Kings of armies did flee apace: and she that tarried at home divided the spoil… </p><p class="hdg">terrible</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/isaiah/13-6.htm">Isaiah 13:6-8</a></b></br> Howl ye; for the day of the LORD <i>is</i> at hand; it shall come as a destruction from the Almighty… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/isaiah/24-21.htm">Isaiah 24:21</a></b></br> And it shall come to pass in that day, <i>that</i> the LORD shall punish the host of the high ones <i>that are</i> on high, and the kings of the earth upon the earth.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/revelation/6-15.htm">Revelation 6:15</a></b></br> And the kings of the earth, and the great men, and the rich men, and the chief captains, and the mighty men, and every bondman, and every free man, hid themselves in the dens and in the rocks of the mountains;</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/psalms/76-1.htm">Asaph</a> <a href="/psalms/46-9.htm">Breaks</a> <a href="/psalms/76-1.htm">Chief</a> <a href="/psalms/75-10.htm">Cut</a> <a href="/psalms/46-9.htm">Cuts</a> <a href="/psalms/76-9.htm">Earth</a> <a href="/psalms/76-3.htm">End</a> <a href="/psalms/76-11.htm">Feared</a> <a href="/psalms/76-11.htm">Fearful</a> <a href="/psalms/59-3.htm">Gather</a> <a href="/psalms/62-1.htm">Jeduthan</a> <a href="/psalms/72-11.htm">Kings</a> <a href="/job/29-10.htm">Leaders</a> <a href="/psalms/61-8.htm">Manner</a> <a href="/psalms/76-1.htm">Musician</a> <a href="/psalms/68-31.htm">Princes</a> <a href="/psalms/76-1.htm">Psalm</a> <a href="/psalms/75-7.htm">Puts</a> <a href="/psalms/47-9.htm">Rulers</a> <a href="/psalms/73-21.htm">Spirit</a> <a href="/psalms/76-7.htm">Terrible</a> <a href="/psalms/76-10.htm">Wrath</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/psalms/77-1.htm">Asaph</a> <a href="/psalms/107-16.htm">Breaks</a> <a href="/psalms/77-1.htm">Chief</a> <a href="/psalms/78-13.htm">Cut</a> <a href="/psalms/107-16.htm">Cuts</a> <a href="/psalms/77-18.htm">Earth</a> <a href="/psalms/77-8.htm">End</a> <a href="/psalms/78-53.htm">Feared</a> <a href="/psalms/89-7.htm">Fearful</a> <a href="/psalms/94-21.htm">Gather</a> <a href="/psalms/61-8.htm">Jeduthan</a> <a href="/psalms/89-27.htm">Kings</a> <a href="/isaiah/3-14.htm">Leaders</a> <a href="/psalms/107-18.htm">Manner</a> <a href="/psalms/77-1.htm">Musician</a> <a href="/psalms/82-7.htm">Princes</a> <a href="/psalms/77-1.htm">Psalm</a> <a href="/psalms/102-1.htm">Puts</a> <a href="/psalms/82-1.htm">Rulers</a> <a href="/psalms/77-3.htm">Spirit</a> <a href="/psalms/86-14.htm">Terrible</a> <a href="/psalms/77-9.htm">Wrath</a><div class="vheading2">Psalm 76</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/76-1.htm">A declaration of God's majesty in the church</a></span><br><span class="reftext">11. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/76-11.htm">An exhortation to serve him reverently.</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; 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In biblical context, "princes" often refers to leaders or those in authority. The breaking of their spirits signifies God's ability to humble the proud and powerful, as seen in the stories of Pharaoh in Exodus and Nebuchadnezzar in <a href="/daniel/4.htm">Daniel 4</a>. This demonstrates that no matter how powerful a ruler may be, they are subject to God's will. Historically, this reflects the belief that God intervenes in the affairs of nations, as seen in the fall of empires like Babylon and Assyria. Theologically, it underscores the theme of divine justice and the ultimate accountability of all leaders to God.<p><b>He is feared by the kings of the earth.</b><br>This phrase emphasizes the reverence and awe that God commands from even the most powerful human authorities. The fear mentioned here is not just terror but a recognition of God's supreme authority and justice. Throughout the Bible, kings such as David and Solomon acknowledged God's sovereignty, and even foreign kings like Cyrus of Persia recognized God's hand in their reigns. This fear is prophetic of the ultimate submission of all nations to God's rule, as seen in prophecies like those in <a href="/isaiah/2-2.htm">Isaiah 2:2-4</a> and <a href="/revelation/19-15.htm">Revelation 19:15-16</a>. It also typifies the reverence that Jesus Christ, as King of Kings, will command at His second coming, when every knee will bow and every tongue confess His lordship (<a href="/philippians/2-10.htm">Philippians 2:10-11</a>).<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/g/god.htm">God</a></b><br>The central figure in this verse, depicted as the ultimate authority who breaks the spirit of earthly rulers.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/p/princes.htm">Princes</a></b><br>Represents leaders or rulers who hold power and authority on earth.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/k/kings_of_the_earth.htm">Kings of the Earth</a></b><br>Symbolizes the highest human authorities who are subject to God's power and judgment.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/z/zion.htm">Zion</a></b><br>While not mentioned in this specific verse, <a href="/bsb/psalms/76.htm">Psalm 76</a> as a whole is often associated with Zion, the city of God, representing His dwelling place and the center of His divine rule.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/a/asaph.htm">Asaph</a></b><br>The attributed author of <a href="/bsb/psalms/76.htm">Psalm 76</a>, a Levite and one of David's chief musicians, who composed psalms that often focus on God's sovereignty and justice.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/g/god's_sovereignty_over_earthly_powers.htm">God's Sovereignty Over Earthly Powers</a></b><br>Recognize that no matter how powerful earthly rulers may seem, God holds ultimate authority over them. This should bring comfort and assurance to believers, knowing that God is in control.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_fear_of_the_lord.htm">The Fear of the Lord</a></b><br>The fear of God is a recurring theme in Scripture, and it is a reverent awe that acknowledges His power and authority. This fear should lead to obedience and worship.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/h/humility_before_god.htm">Humility Before God</a></b><br>Earthly power is temporary and subject to God's will. Leaders and individuals alike should approach God with humility, acknowledging His supreme rule.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/trust_in_god's_justice.htm">Trust in God's Justice</a></b><br>In a world where injustice often prevails, believers can trust that God will ultimately bring justice, breaking the spirit of those who oppose His will.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/p/prayer_for_leaders.htm">Prayer for Leaders</a></b><br>Pray for earthly leaders to recognize God's authority and to govern with wisdom and justice, aligning their actions with His righteous standards.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_psalm_76.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Psalm 76</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_are_territorial_spirits.htm">What are territorial spirits?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/is_psalm_40_12_hyperbole_or_historical.htm">Does historical evidence show David or any Israelite king facing countless troubles as in Psalm 40:12, or is this hyperbole affecting historical accuracy?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_no_science_proof_of_divine_talk.htm">Psalm 3:4 claims God answers from 'his holy mountain'--why is there no scientific confirmation of divine communication from a specific location?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_reject_leaders_in_psalm_146_3.htm">In Psalm 146:3, why reject human leaders entirely when other passages command respect for authorities?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/psalms/76.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(12) <span class= "bld">He shall cut off . . .</span>--Literally, <span class= "ital">lop off, </span>as a vinedresser prunes a vine. For the image see <a href="/joel/3-13.htm" title="Put you in the sickle, for the harvest is ripe: come, get you down; for the press is full, the fats overflow; for their wickedness is great.">Joel 3:13</a>; <a href="/isaiah/18-5.htm" title="For before the harvest, when the bud is perfect, and the sour grape is ripening in the flower, he shall both cut off the sprigs with pruning hooks, and take away and cut down the branches.">Isaiah 18:5</a>; <a href="/revelation/14-17.htm" title="And another angel came out of the temple which is in heaven, he also having a sharp sickle.">Revelation 14:17</a> <span class= "ital">seq.</span><p><span class= "bld">Spirit</span>--<span class= "ital">i.e.</span>, the life.<p><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/psalms/76.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 12.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">He shall cut off the spirit of princes</span>. "The spirit" seems here to mean "the life." God cuts off princes in their prime as a gardener cuts off bunches of grapes (comp. <a href="/isaiah/18-5.htm">Isaiah 18:5</a>). <span class="cmt_word">He is terrible to the kings of the earth.</span> Not "princes" only - <span class="hebrew">נגידים</span> - but "kings" - <span class="hebrew">מלכים</span> - also are cut off in their prime when God pleases. Sennacherib's untimely death (<a href="/2_kings/19-37.htm">2 Kings 19:37</a>) followed not many years after the destruction of his host, in which there must have been many "princes." <p> <p> <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/psalms/76-12.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div><span class="word">He breaks</span><br /><span class="heb">יִ֭בְצֹר</span> <span class="translit">(yiḇ·ṣōr)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1219.htm">Strong's 1219: </a> </span><span class="str2">To cut off, make inaccessible, enclose</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the spirits</span><br /><span class="heb">ר֣וּחַ</span> <span class="translit">(rū·aḥ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - common singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7307.htm">Strong's 7307: </a> </span><span class="str2">Wind, breath, exhalation, life, anger, unsubstantiality, a region of the sky, spirit</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of princes;</span><br /><span class="heb">נְגִידִ֑ים</span> <span class="translit">(nə·ḡî·ḏîm)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5057.htm">Strong's 5057: </a> </span><span class="str2">A commander, civil, military, religious, honorable themes</span><br /><br /><span class="word">He is feared</span><br /><span class="heb">נ֝וֹרָ֗א</span> <span class="translit">(nō·w·rā)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Nifal - Participle - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3372.htm">Strong's 3372: </a> </span><span class="str2">To fear, to revere, caus, to frighten</span><br /><br /><span class="word">by the kings</span><br /><span class="heb">לְמַלְכֵי־</span> <span class="translit">(lə·mal·ḵê-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-l | Noun - masculine plural construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4428.htm">Strong's 4428: </a> </span><span class="str2">A king</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of the earth.</span><br /><span class="heb">אָֽרֶץ׃</span> <span class="translit">(’ā·reṣ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_776.htm">Strong's 776: </a> </span><span class="str2">Earth, land</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/psalms/76-12.htm">Psalm 76:12 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/psalms/76-12.htm">Psalm 76:12 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/psalms/76-12.htm">Psalm 76:12 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/psalms/76-12.htm">Psalm 76:12 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/psalms/76-12.htm">Psalm 76:12 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/psalms/76-12.htm">Psalm 76:12 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/psalms/76-12.htm">Psalm 76:12 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/psalms/76-12.htm">Psalm 76:12 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/psalms/76-12.htm">Psalm 76:12 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/psalms/76-12.htm">Psalm 76:12 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/psalms/76-12.htm">OT Poetry: Psalm 76:12 He will cut off the spirit (Psalm Ps Psa.) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/psalms/76-11.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Psalm 76:11"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Psalm 76:11" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/psalms/77-1.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Psalm 77:1"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Psalm 77:1" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>