Psalms 68 — ILT
68Verse 1“To the chief musician, by David, a Psalm or song.” (68:2) Oh that God would arise, that his enemies might be scattered, and those that hate him might flee before him.Verse 2(68:3) As smoke is driven off, so drive them away: as wax melteth before the fire, so let the wicked perish at the presence of God.Verse 3(68:4) But the righteous shall rejoice; they shall exult before God: yea, they shall be exceedingly joyful.Verse 4(68:5) Sing unto God, sing praises to his name; extol him who rideth upon the heavens: the Everlasting is his name, and rejoice before him.Verse 5(68:6) A father of the fatherless, and a judge of the widows, is God in his holy habitation.Verse 6(68:7) God places those who are solitary in the midst of their families: he bringeth out those who are bound unto happiness; but the rebellious dwell in a dry land.Verse 7(68:8) O God, when thou didst go forth before thy people, when thou didst tread along through the wilderness—Selah—Verse 8(68:9) The earth quaked, also the heavens dropped at the presence of God, yea, this Sinai, at the presence of God, the God of Israel.Verse 9(68:10) Rain of beneficence didst thou pour down, O God, whereby thou didst truly strengthen thy heritage, when it was weary.Verse 10(68:11) Thy assembly dwelt therein: thou didst prepare it with thy goodness for the afflicted [people]. O God,Verse 11(68:12) The Lord gave [happy] tidings; they are published by the female messengers, a numerous host.Verse 12(68:13) The kings of the armies flee away—flee away: yet she that tarried at home divideth the spoil.Verse 13(68:14) When ye lie still between the folds [of your cattle], [ye will be like] the wings of the dove covered with sliver, and her pinions shining with flaming gold.Verse 14(68:15) When the Almighty scattered kings in the midst of her, then even in darkness shone light [as pure] as snow.Verse 15(68:16) A mountain of God is the mount of Bashan; many peaks hath the mount of Bashan.Verse 16(68:17) Why watch ye enviously, ye many-peaked mountains, yonder mountain which God hath chosen for his residence? yea, the Lord will also dwell [there] for ever.Verse 17(68:18) The chariots of God are two myriads; thousands of angels [follow him]: the Lord is among them: so is Sinai holy [among mountains].Verse 18(68:19) Thou didst ascend on high, lead away captives, receive gifts among men, yea, even the rebellious, to dwell among them. O Lord God.Verse 19(68:20) Blessed be the Lord; day by day he loadeth us [with benefits]; our God is our salvation. Selah.Verse 20(68:21) Our God is to us the God of salvation: and by the Eternal the Lord are the escapes from death.Verse 21(68:22) But God will crush the head of his enemies, the hairy skull of him who walketh in his guiltiness.Verse 22(68:23) The Lord hath said, From Bashan will I bring back, I will bring back from the depths of the sea:Verse 23(68:24) In order that thou mayest wade with thy feet in blood, feeding the tongue of thy dogs from the enemies' blood.Verse 24(68:25) Men see thy goings forth, O God! the goings forth of my God, my King, into the sanctuary.Verse 25(68:26) First come singers, then follow players on instruments, in the midst of maidens playing on timbrels.Verse 26(68:27) In assemblies bless ye God, [praise] the Lord, ye sprung from Israel's fountain.Verse 27(68:28) There Benjamin the youngest leadeth them on, the princes of Judah in purple robes, the princes of Zebulun, the princes of Naphtali.Verse 28(68:29) Thy God hath ordained the rule to thee: strengthen, O God, what thou hast wrought for us.Verse 29(68:30) Because of thy temple over Jerusalem shall kings bring presents unto thee.Verse 30(68:31) Rebuke the wild beasts hiding among the reeds, the troops of steers among the calves of nations, that hasten along with presents of silver. He scattereth nations that are eager for the fight.Verse 31(68:32) Nobles will come out of Egypt: Ethiopia will stretch forth eagerly her hands unto God.Verse 32(68:33) Kingdoms of the earth, sing unto God; sing praises unto the Lord: Selah;Verse 33(68:34) To him who rideth over the highest heavens, of ancient days: hear! he sendeth forth his voice, the voice of might.Verse 34(68:35) Ascribe ye strength unto God: his excellency is over Israel, and his strength is in the skies.Verse 35(68:36) Thou art tremendous, O God, from thy holy residences: O God of Israel, [thou art] he that givest strength and power unto [thy] people. Blessed be God.