68:1 Arise, O God, and scatter your enemies. Let those who hate God run for their lives.
The NLT Book of Psalms , Chapter 68 , Verse 1 , Arise, O God, and scatter your enemies. Let those who hate God run for their lives.
68:2 Drive them off like smoke blown by the wind. Melt them like wax in fire. Let the wicked perish in the presence of God.
The NLT Book of Psalms , Chapter 68 , Verse 2 , Drive them off like smoke blown by the wind. Melt them like wax in fire. Let the wicked perish in the presence of God.
68:3 But let the godly rejoice. Let them be glad in God's presence. Let them be filled with joy.
The NLT Book of Psalms , Chapter 68 , Verse 3 , But let the godly rejoice. Let them be glad in God's presence. Let them be filled with joy.
68:4 Sing praises to God and to his name! Sing loud praises to him who rides the clouds. His name is the LORD-- rejoice in his presence!
The NLT Book of Psalms , Chapter 68 , Verse 4 , Sing praises to God and to his name! Sing loud praises to him who rides the clouds. His name is the LORD-- rejoice in his presence!
68:5 Father to the fatherless, defender of widows-- this is God, whose dwelling is holy.
The NLT Book of Psalms , Chapter 68 , Verse 5 , Father to the fatherless, defender of widows-- this is God, whose dwelling is holy.
68:6 God places the lonely in families; he sets the prisoners free and gives them joy. But for rebels, there is only famine and distress.
The NLT Book of Psalms , Chapter 68 , Verse 6 , God places the lonely in families; he sets the prisoners free and gives them joy. But for rebels, there is only famine and distress.
68:7 O God, when you led your people from Egypt, when you marched through the wilderness,
The NLT Book of Psalms , Chapter 68 , Verse 7 , O God, when you led your people from Egypt, when you marched through the wilderness,
68:8 the earth trembled, and the heavens poured rain before you, the God of Sinai, before God, the God of Israel.
The NLT Book of Psalms , Chapter 68 , Verse 8 , the earth trembled, and the heavens poured rain before you, the God of Sinai, before God, the God of Israel.
68:9 You sent abundant rain, O God, to refresh the weary Promised Land.
The NLT Book of Psalms , Chapter 68 , Verse 9 , You sent abundant rain, O God, to refresh the weary Promised Land.
68:10 There your people finally settled, and with a bountiful harvest, O God, you provided for your needy people.
The NLT Book of Psalms , Chapter 68 , Verse 10 , There your people finally settled, and with a bountiful harvest, O God, you provided for your needy people.
68:11 The Lord announces victory, and throngs of women shout the happy news.
The NLT Book of Psalms , Chapter 68 , Verse 11 , The Lord announces victory, and throngs of women shout the happy news.
68:12 Enemy kings and their armies flee, while the women of Israel divide the plunder.
The NLT Book of Psalms , Chapter 68 , Verse 12 , Enemy kings and their armies flee, while the women of Israel divide the plunder.
68:13 Though they lived among the sheepfolds, now they are covered with silver and gold, as a dove is covered by its wings.
The NLT Book of Psalms , Chapter 68 , Verse 13 , Though they lived among the sheepfolds, now they are covered with silver and gold, as a dove is covered by its wings.
68:14 The Almighty scattered the enemy kings like a blowing snowstorm on Mount Zalmon.
The NLT Book of Psalms , Chapter 68 , Verse 14 , The Almighty scattered the enemy kings like a blowing snowstorm on Mount Zalmon.
68:15 The majestic mountains of Bashan stretch high into the sky.
The NLT Book of Psalms , Chapter 68 , Verse 15 , The majestic mountains of Bashan stretch high into the sky.
68:16 Why do you look with envy, O rugged mountains, at Mount Zion, where God has chosen to live, where the LORD himself will live forever?
The NLT Book of Psalms , Chapter 68 , Verse 16 , Why do you look with envy, O rugged mountains, at Mount Zion, where God has chosen to live, where the LORD himself will live forever?
68:17 Surrounded by unnumbered thousands of chariots, the Lord came from Mount Sinai into his sanctuary.
The NLT Book of Psalms , Chapter 68 , Verse 17 , Surrounded by unnumbered thousands of chariots, the Lord came from Mount Sinai into his sanctuary.
68:18 When you ascended to the heights, you led a crowd of captives. You received gifts from the people, even from those who rebelled against you. Now the LORD God will live among us here.
The NLT Book of Psalms , Chapter 68 , Verse 18 , When you ascended to the heights, you led a crowd of captives. You received gifts from the people, even from those who rebelled against you. Now the LORD God will live among us here.
68:19 Praise the Lord; praise God our savior! For each day he carries us in his arms.
The NLT Book of Psalms , Chapter 68 , Verse 19 , Praise the Lord; praise God our savior! For each day he carries us in his arms.
68:20 Our God is a God who saves! The Sovereign LORD rescues us from death.
The NLT Book of Psalms , Chapter 68 , Verse 20 , Our God is a God who saves! The Sovereign LORD rescues us from death.
68:21 But God will smash the heads of his enemies, crushing the skulls of those who love their guilty ways.
The NLT Book of Psalms , Chapter 68 , Verse 21 , But God will smash the heads of his enemies, crushing the skulls of those who love their guilty ways.
68:22 The Lord says, 'I will bring my enemies down from Bashan; I will bring them up from the depths of the sea.
The NLT Book of Psalms , Chapter 68 , Verse 22 , The Lord says, 'I will bring my enemies down from Bashan; I will bring them up from the depths of the sea.
68:23 You, my people, will wash your feet in their blood, and even your dogs will get their share!'
The NLT Book of Psalms , Chapter 68 , Verse 23 , You, my people, will wash your feet in their blood, and even your dogs will get their share!'
68:24 Your procession has come into view, O God-- the procession of my God and King as he goes into the sanctuary.
The NLT Book of Psalms , Chapter 68 , Verse 24 , Your procession has come into view, O God-- the procession of my God and King as he goes into the sanctuary.
68:25 Singers are in front, musicians are behind; with them are young women playing tambourines.
The NLT Book of Psalms , Chapter 68 , Verse 25 , Singers are in front, musicians are behind; with them are young women playing tambourines.
68:26 Praise God, all you people of Israel; praise the LORD, the source of Israel's life.
The NLT Book of Psalms , Chapter 68 , Verse 26 , Praise God, all you people of Israel; praise the LORD, the source of Israel's life.
68:27 Look, the little tribe of Benjamin leads the way. Then comes a great throng of rulers from Judah and all the rulers of Zebulun and Naphtali.
The NLT Book of Psalms , Chapter 68 , Verse 27 , Look, the little tribe of Benjamin leads the way. Then comes a great throng of rulers from Judah and all the rulers of Zebulun and Naphtali.
68:28 Summon your might, O God. Display your power, O God, as you have in the past.
The NLT Book of Psalms , Chapter 68 , Verse 28 , Summon your might, O God. Display your power, O God, as you have in the past.
68:29 The kings of the earth are bringing tribute to your Temple in Jerusalem.
The NLT Book of Psalms , Chapter 68 , Verse 29 , The kings of the earth are bringing tribute to your Temple in Jerusalem.
68:30 Rebuke these enemy nations-- these wild animals lurking in the reeds, this herd of bulls among the weaker calves. Humble those who demand tribute from us. Scatter the nations that delight in war.
The NLT Book of Psalms , Chapter 68 , Verse 30 , Rebuke these enemy nations-- these wild animals lurking in the reeds, this herd of bulls among the weaker calves. Humble those who demand tribute from us. Scatter the nations that delight in war.
68:31 Let Egypt come with gifts of precious metals; let Ethiopia bow in submission to God.
The NLT Book of Psalms , Chapter 68 , Verse 31 , Let Egypt come with gifts of precious metals; let Ethiopia bow in submission to God.
68:32 Sing to God, you kingdoms of the earth. Sing praises to the Lord.
The NLT Book of Psalms , Chapter 68 , Verse 32 , Sing to God, you kingdoms of the earth. Sing praises to the Lord.
68:33 Sing to the one who rides across the ancient heavens, his mighty voice thundering from the sky.
The NLT Book of Psalms , Chapter 68 , Verse 33 , Sing to the one who rides across the ancient heavens, his mighty voice thundering from the sky.
68:34 Tell everyone about God's power. His majesty shines down on Israel; his strength is mighty in the heavens.
The NLT Book of Psalms , Chapter 68 , Verse 34 , Tell everyone about God's power. His majesty shines down on Israel; his strength is mighty in the heavens.
68:35 God is awesome in his sanctuary. The God of Israel gives power and strength to his people. Praise be to God!
The NLT Book of Psalms , Chapter 68 , Verse 35 , God is awesome in his sanctuary. The God of Israel gives power and strength to his people. Praise be to God!
