Chapter (77) 78: Writings [1] For the leader; with instrumental music. A psalm of Asaph, a song. "God (אֱלֹהִ֑ים) has made Himself known in Judah, His name is great in Israel;" (Psalms 70:1-2). The scriptures say: The Hashem is known for executing judgment; the wicked are ensnared by the work of their own hands. (Psalms 9:17) The Almighty is only known in this world by bringing suffering upon his creations, as it is said: "The Hashem is known for executing judgment."
Even though he brings suffering, he still infuses his world with justice and mercy, as it is said: "The Lord [יהוה], the Lord [יהוה], merciful and gracious" (Exodus 34:6). Similarly, it says: "For when your judgments are in the earth, the inhabitants of the world learn righteousness" (Isaiah 26:9). In the earlier generations, because they were not afflicted, they rebelled against God. Similarly, in the generation of the flood, they were at peace in their homes, not fearing God (Job 21:9).
And concerning them it says: "And they said to God, 'Depart from us! We do not desire the knowledge of your ways. What is the Almighty, that we should serve him?'" (Job 21:14-15). Therefore, God put an end to them, as it is said: "And these are the judgments that you shall set before them" (Exodus 21:1).
Once he executes judgment, he is known, as it says: "The Lord is known for executing judgment." However, Israel sanctifies God's name upon themselves, as it says: "[In Judah God (אלהים) became known], His name is great [גדול] in Israel" (Psalms 76:2).