Psalms 68
God Shall Scatter His Enemies
1 Let God arise, let his enemies be scattered: let them also that hate him flee before him.
2 As smoke is driven away, so drive them away: as wax melteth before the fire, so let the wicked perish at the presence of God. Evil: Psalms 37:20, Isaiah 9:18. Parallel theme: Psalms 80:16, 97:5, Hosea 13:3, Micah 1:4
3 But let the righteous be glad; let them rejoice before God: yea, let them exceedingly rejoice.
4 Sing unto God, sing praises to his name: extol him that rideth upon the heavens by his name JAH, and rejoice before him. Resurrection: Psalms 66:2. References God: Deuteronomy 33:26. Worship: Psalms 66:4. Sin: Psalms 67:4. Parallel theme: Psalms 18:10, 68:33, 104:3 +2
5 A father of the fatherless, and a judge of the widows, is God in his holy habitation.
6 GodGod: אֱלֹהִים (Elohim). The Hebrew Elohim (אֱלֹהִים) is a plural form denoting majesty and fullness of deity. Though grammatically plural, it takes singular verbs when referring to the one true God, suggesting the Trinity's plurality within unity. setteth the solitary in families: he bringeth out those which are bound with chains: but the rebellious dwell in a dry land. References God: Isaiah 61:1. Parallel theme: Psalms 69:33, 107:10, 107:14, 113:9, 146:7, 1 Samuel 2:5, Acts 16:26, Galatians 4:27 +4
7 O God, when thou wentest forth before thy people, when thou didst march through the wilderness; Selah:
8 The earth shook, the heavens also dropped at the presence of God: even Sinai itself was moved at the presence of God, the God of Israel. References God: Psalms 41:13, 68:35, 114:7, Isaiah 45:3. Sin: Exodus 19:18. Parallel theme: Psalms 77:18, Exodus 19:16, Hebrews 12:26 +3
9 Thou, O God, didst send a plentiful rain, whereby thou didst confirm thine inheritance, when it was weary. Parallel theme: Deuteronomy 11:14, Ezekiel 34:26
10 Thy congregation hath dwelt therein: thou, O God, hast prepared of thy goodness for the poor. Parallel theme: Psalms 74:19
11 The Lord gave the word: great was the company of those that published it. References Lord: Psalms 40:3, Exodus 14:15. Parallel theme: Exodus 15:20
12 Kings of armies did flee apace: and she that tarried at home divided the spoil.
13 Though ye have lien among the pots, yet shall ye be as the wings of a dove covered with silver, and her feathers with yellow gold. Parallel theme: Psalms 105:37, Genesis 49:14
14 When the Almighty scattered kings in it, it was white as snow in Salmon. Parallel theme: Psalms 51:7, Isaiah 1:18
15 The hill of GodGod: אֱלֹהִים (Elohim). The Hebrew Elohim (אֱלֹהִים) is a plural form denoting majesty and fullness of deity. Though grammatically plural, it takes singular verbs when referring to the one true God, suggesting the Trinity's plurality within unity. is as the hill of Bashan; an high hill as the hill of Bashan.
16 Why leap ye, ye high hills? this is the hill which God desireth to dwell in; yea, the LORDLord: יְהוָה / אֲדֹנָי (YHWH / Adonai). When 'LORD' appears in small capitals, it represents the Tetragrammaton YHWH (יְהוָה), God's personal covenant name meaning 'I AM.' When 'Lord' appears normally, it's Adonai (אֲדֹנָי), meaning 'my Lord,' emphasizing sovereignty. will dwell in it for ever.
17 The chariots of God are twenty thousand, even thousands of angels: the Lord is among them, as in Sinai, in the holyHoly: קָדוֹשׁ (Qadosh). The Hebrew qadosh (קָדוֹשׁ) means holy or set apart—separated from common use for God's purposes. God is 'the Holy One of Israel,' utterly distinct from creation in moral perfection. place.
18 Thou hast ascended on high, thou hast led captivity captive: thou hast received gifts for men; yea, for the rebellious also, that the LORD God might dwell among them. References God: Psalms 47:5, 2 Corinthians 6:16, 1 Peter 3:22, Revelation 21:3. References Lord: Psalms 24:3, 110:1. Parallel theme: Judges 5:12, John 14:23, 16:7, Acts 2:4 +5
19 Blessed be the Lord, who daily loadeth us with benefits, even the God of our salvation. Selah. Salvation: Psalms 65:5. References Lord: Psalms 55:22. References God: Psalms 139:17. Blessing: Ephesians 1:3. Parallel theme: Psalms 32:7, Isaiah 46:4, Lamentations 3:23 +2
20 He that is our GodGod: אֱלֹהִים (Elohim). The Hebrew Elohim (אֱלֹהִים) is a plural form denoting majesty and fullness of deity. Though grammatically plural, it takes singular verbs when referring to the one true God, suggesting the Trinity's plurality within unity. is the God of salvation; and unto GOD the Lord belong the issues from death. Salvation: Isaiah 12:2, Hosea 1:7. References God: Psalms 56:13, Deuteronomy 32:39. References Lord: 1 Samuel 2:6. Parallel theme: John 5:21, Revelation 1:18, 20:1 +3
21 But God shall wound the head of his enemies, and the hairy scalp of such an one as goeth on still in his trespasses. References God: Psalms 55:23. Parallel theme: Psalms 7:12, 110:6, Habakkuk 3:13, Luke 13:5, Hebrews 12:25
22 The LordLord: יְהוָה / אֲדֹנָי (YHWH / Adonai). When 'LORD' appears in small capitals, it represents the Tetragrammaton YHWH (יְהוָה), God's personal covenant name meaning 'I AM.' When 'Lord' appears normally, it's Adonai (אֲדֹנָי), meaning 'my Lord,' emphasizing sovereignty. said, I will bring again from Bashan, I will bring my people again from the depths of the sea: Parallel theme: Numbers 21:33, Ezekiel 36:24
23 That thy foot may be dipped in the blood of thine enemies, and the tongue of thy dogs in the same. Blood: Psalms 58:10, 1 Kings 21:19, 22:38
24 They have seen thy goings, O God; even the goings of my God, my King, in the sanctuary.
25 The singers went before, the players on instruments followed after; among them were the damsels playing with timbrels. Sin: 1 Chronicles 13:8. Parallel theme: Exodus 15:20, Judges 11:34
26 Bless ye GodGod: אֱלֹהִים (Elohim). The Hebrew Elohim (אֱלֹהִים) is a plural form denoting majesty and fullness of deity. Though grammatically plural, it takes singular verbs when referring to the one true God, suggesting the Trinity's plurality within unity. in the congregations, even the Lord, from the fountain of Israel.
27 There is little Benjamin with their ruler, the princes of Judah and their council, the princes of Zebulun, and the princes of Naphtali. Parallel theme: 1 Samuel 9:21
28 Thy God hath commanded thy strength: strengthen, O God, that which thou hast wrought for us. References God: Psalms 42:8, 44:4, 2 Thessalonians 1:11. Parallel theme: Psalms 71:3, 138:8, Isaiah 40:31, Philippians 1:6 +2
29 Because of thy temple at Jerusalem shall kings bring presents unto thee.
30 Rebuke the company of spearmen, the multitude of the bulls, with the calves of the people, till every one submit himself with pieces of silver: scatter thou the people that delight in war.
31 Princes shall come out of Egypt; Ethiopia shall soon stretch out her hands unto GodGod: אֱלֹהִים (Elohim). The Hebrew Elohim (אֱלֹהִים) is a plural form denoting majesty and fullness of deity. Though grammatically plural, it takes singular verbs when referring to the one true God, suggesting the Trinity's plurality within unity.. References God: Psalms 44:20, Isaiah 45:14. Parallel theme: Psalms 143:6, Zephaniah 3:10
32 Sing unto God, ye kingdoms of the earth; O sing praises unto the Lord; Selah:
33 To him that rideth upon the heavens of heavens, which were of old; lo, he doth send out his voice, and that a mighty voice. Parallel theme: Psalms 18:10, 68:4, 104:3, 1 Kings 8:27
34 Ascribe ye strength unto God: his excellency is over Israel, and his strength is in the clouds.
35 O God, thou art terrible out of thy holy places: the God of Israel is he that giveth strength and power unto his people. Blessed be God. References God: Psalms 65:5, 66:5, Nehemiah 1:5, Isaiah 45:21. Blessing: Psalms 29:11. Parallel theme: Isaiah 40:29, 40:31, Zechariah 10:12, Philippians 4:13, Colossians 1:11 +5