68:1 For the director of music. Of David. A psalm. A song. May God arise, may his enemies be scattered; may his foes flee before him.
The NIV Book of Psalms , Chapter 68 , Verse 1 , For the director of music. Of David. A psalm. A song. May God arise, may his enemies be scattered; may his foes flee before him.
68:2 As smoke is blown away by the wind, may you blow them away; as wax melts before the fire, may the wicked perish before God.
The NIV Book of Psalms , Chapter 68 , Verse 2 , As smoke is blown away by the wind, may you blow them away; as wax melts before the fire, may the wicked perish before God.
68:3 But may the righteous be glad and rejoice before God; may they be happy and joyful.
The NIV Book of Psalms , Chapter 68 , Verse 3 , But may the righteous be glad and rejoice before God; may they be happy and joyful.
68:4 Sing to God, sing praise to his name, extol him who rides on the clouds -- his name is the LORD-- and rejoice before him.
The NIV Book of Psalms , Chapter 68 , Verse 4 , Sing to God, sing praise to his name, extol him who rides on the clouds -- his name is the LORD-- and rejoice before him.
68:5 A father to the fatherless, a defender of widows, is God in his holy dwelling.
The NIV Book of Psalms , Chapter 68 , Verse 5 , A father to the fatherless, a defender of widows, is God in his holy dwelling.
68:6 God sets the lonely in families, he leads forth the prisoners with singing; but the rebellious live in a sun-scorched land.
The NIV Book of Psalms , Chapter 68 , Verse 6 , God sets the lonely in families, he leads forth the prisoners with singing; but the rebellious live in a sun-scorched land.
68:7 When you went out before your people, O God, when you marched through the wasteland, Selah
The NIV Book of Psalms , Chapter 68 , Verse 7 , When you went out before your people, O God, when you marched through the wasteland, Selah
68:8 the earth shook, the heavens poured down rain, before God, the One of Sinai, before God, the God of Israel.
The NIV Book of Psalms , Chapter 68 , Verse 8 , the earth shook, the heavens poured down rain, before God, the One of Sinai, before God, the God of Israel.
68:9 You gave abundant showers, O God; you refreshed your weary inheritance.
The NIV Book of Psalms , Chapter 68 , Verse 9 , You gave abundant showers, O God; you refreshed your weary inheritance.
68:10 Your people settled in it, and from your bounty, O God, you provided for the poor.
The NIV Book of Psalms , Chapter 68 , Verse 10 , Your people settled in it, and from your bounty, O God, you provided for the poor.
68:11 The Lord announced the word, and great was the company of those who proclaimed it:
The NIV Book of Psalms , Chapter 68 , Verse 11 , The Lord announced the word, and great was the company of those who proclaimed it:
68:12 'Kings and armies flee in haste; in the camps men divide the plunder.
The NIV Book of Psalms , Chapter 68 , Verse 12 , 'Kings and armies flee in haste; in the camps men divide the plunder.
68:13 Even while you sleep among the campfires, the wings of my dove are sheathed with silver, its feathers with shining gold.'
The NIV Book of Psalms , Chapter 68 , Verse 13 , Even while you sleep among the campfires, the wings of my dove are sheathed with silver, its feathers with shining gold.'
68:14 When the Almighty scattered the kings in the land, it was like snow fallen on Zalmon.
The NIV Book of Psalms , Chapter 68 , Verse 14 , When the Almighty scattered the kings in the land, it was like snow fallen on Zalmon.
68:15 The mountains of Bashan are majestic mountains; rugged are the mountains of Bashan.
The NIV Book of Psalms , Chapter 68 , Verse 15 , The mountains of Bashan are majestic mountains; rugged are the mountains of Bashan.
68:16 Why gaze in envy, O rugged mountains, at the mountain where God chooses to reign, where the LORD himself will dwell forever?
The NIV Book of Psalms , Chapter 68 , Verse 16 , Why gaze in envy, O rugged mountains, at the mountain where God chooses to reign, where the LORD himself will dwell forever?
68:17 The chariots of God are tens of thousands and thousands of thousands; the Lord has come from Sinai into his sanctuary.
The NIV Book of Psalms , Chapter 68 , Verse 17 , The chariots of God are tens of thousands and thousands of thousands; the Lord has come from Sinai into his sanctuary.
68:18 When you ascended on high, you led captives in your train; you received gifts from men, even from the rebellious-- that you, O LORD God, might dwell there.
The NIV Book of Psalms , Chapter 68 , Verse 18 , When you ascended on high, you led captives in your train; you received gifts from men, even from the rebellious-- that you, O LORD God, might dwell there.
68:19 Praise be to the Lord, to God our Savior, who daily bears our burdens. Selah
The NIV Book of Psalms , Chapter 68 , Verse 19 , Praise be to the Lord, to God our Savior, who daily bears our burdens. Selah
68:20 Our God is a God who saves; from the Sovereign LORD comes escape from death.
The NIV Book of Psalms , Chapter 68 , Verse 20 , Our God is a God who saves; from the Sovereign LORD comes escape from death.
68:21 Surely God will crush the heads of his enemies, the hairy crowns of those who go on in their sins.
The NIV Book of Psalms , Chapter 68 , Verse 21 , Surely God will crush the heads of his enemies, the hairy crowns of those who go on in their sins.
68:22 The Lord says, 'I will bring them from Bashan; I will bring them from the depths of the sea,
The NIV Book of Psalms , Chapter 68 , Verse 22 , The Lord says, 'I will bring them from Bashan; I will bring them from the depths of the sea,
68:23 that you may plunge your feet in the blood of your foes, while the tongues of your dogs have their share.'
The NIV Book of Psalms , Chapter 68 , Verse 23 , that you may plunge your feet in the blood of your foes, while the tongues of your dogs have their share.'
68:24 Your procession has come into view, O God, the procession of my God and King into the sanctuary.
The NIV Book of Psalms , Chapter 68 , Verse 24 , Your procession has come into view, O God, the procession of my God and King into the sanctuary.
68:25 In front are the singers, after them the musicians; with them are the maidens playing tambourines.
The NIV Book of Psalms , Chapter 68 , Verse 25 , In front are the singers, after them the musicians; with them are the maidens playing tambourines.
68:26 Praise God in the great congregation; praise the LORD in the assembly of Israel.
The NIV Book of Psalms , Chapter 68 , Verse 26 , Praise God in the great congregation; praise the LORD in the assembly of Israel.
68:27 There is the little tribe of Benjamin, leading them, there the great throng of Judah's princes, and there the princes of Zebulun and of Naphtali.
The NIV Book of Psalms , Chapter 68 , Verse 27 , There is the little tribe of Benjamin, leading them, there the great throng of Judah's princes, and there the princes of Zebulun and of Naphtali.
68:28 Summon your power, O God ; show us your strength, O God, as you have done before.
The NIV Book of Psalms , Chapter 68 , Verse 28 , Summon your power, O God ; show us your strength, O God, as you have done before.
68:29 Because of your temple at Jerusalem kings will bring you gifts.
The NIV Book of Psalms , Chapter 68 , Verse 29 , Because of your temple at Jerusalem kings will bring you gifts.
68:30 Rebuke the beast among the reeds, the herd of bulls among the calves of the nations. Humbled, may it bring bars of silver. Scatter the nations who delight in war.
The NIV Book of Psalms , Chapter 68 , Verse 30 , Rebuke the beast among the reeds, the herd of bulls among the calves of the nations. Humbled, may it bring bars of silver. Scatter the nations who delight in war.
68:31 Envoys will come from Egypt; Cush will submit herself to God.
The NIV Book of Psalms , Chapter 68 , Verse 31 , Envoys will come from Egypt; Cush will submit herself to God.
68:32 Sing to God, O kingdoms of the earth, sing praise to the Lord, Selah
The NIV Book of Psalms , Chapter 68 , Verse 32 , Sing to God, O kingdoms of the earth, sing praise to the Lord, Selah
68:33 to him who rides the ancient skies above, who thunders with mighty voice.
The NIV Book of Psalms , Chapter 68 , Verse 33 , to him who rides the ancient skies above, who thunders with mighty voice.
68:34 Proclaim the power of God, whose majesty is over Israel, whose power is in the skies.
The NIV Book of Psalms , Chapter 68 , Verse 34 , Proclaim the power of God, whose majesty is over Israel, whose power is in the skies.
68:35 You are awesome, O God, in your sanctuary; the God of Israel gives power and strength to his people. Praise be to God!
The NIV Book of Psalms , Chapter 68 , Verse 35 , You are awesome, O God, in your sanctuary; the God of Israel gives power and strength to his people. Praise be to God!
