Thematic Bible
Psalm 68:1 (show verse)
([Psalm of David]) Let God arise and let his enemies be scattered. Let those who hate him run from him.
Psalm 68:2 (show verse)
As smoke is driven away, drive them away: as wax melts before the fire, let the wicked perish at the presence of God.
Psalm 68:3 (show verse)
But let the righteous be glad. Let them rejoice before God: yes, let them exceedingly rejoice.
Psalm 68:4 (show verse)
Sing to God, sing praises to his name: extol him who rides upon the heavens by his name, Jehovah, and rejoice before him.
Psalm 68:5 (show verse)
In his holy habitation God is a father of the fatherless, and a judge of the widows.
Children » God's care of
Father » Our
Fatherless » God will » Be a father of
God » Fatherhood of » General references to
God's Promises » To the widow and fatherless » God's care for
Heavenly » Father » General references to
The judgment of babylon » The lord being judge
Widow's » God » Judges for
Widow's » Were under the special protection of God
Father » Our
Fatherless » God will » Be a father of
God » Fatherhood of » General references to
God's Promises » To the widow and fatherless » God's care for
Heavenly » Father » General references to
The judgment of babylon » The lord being judge
Widow's » God » Judges for
Widow's » Were under the special protection of God
Psalm 68:6 (show verse)
God sets the lonely in families. He frees the prisoners who are bound with chains: but the rebellious dwell in a dry land.
Psalm 68:7 (show verse)
O God, when you went before your people, when you march through the wilderness,
Psalm 68:8 (show verse)
The earth shook, the heavens also dropped at the presence of God: Sinai was moved at the presence of God, the God of Israel.
Psalm 68:9 (show verse)
You, O God, did send a plentiful rain. You confirm your inheritance with it, when it was parched.
Psalm 68:10 (show verse)
Your congregation lived there. You O God have prepared your goodness for the poor.
Psalm 68:11 (show verse)
Jehovah gave the word: The women who proclaim the good news are a large army.
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Psalm 68:12 (show verse)
They say: The kings of the armies flee; they run away. The women who remained at home will divide the goods.
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Psalm 68:13 (show verse)
Though you stayed among the sheep pens, you will be like the wings of a dove covered with silver, its feathers with yellow gold.
Psalm 68:14 (show verse)
Meanwhile, the Almighty was still scattering kings there like snow falling on Mount Zalmon.
Psalm 68:15 (show verse)
The mountain of Bashan is the mountain of God. The mountain of Bashan is the mountain with many peaks.
Psalm 68:16 (show verse)
Why do you look with envy (desire) (greed), you mountains with many peaks, at the mountain where God has chosen to live? Certainly, Jehovah will live there forever.
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Psalm 68:17 (show verse)
The chariots of God are myriads in number, thousands upon thousands. Jehovah is among them. The God of Sinai is in his holy place.
Psalm 68:18 (show verse)
You went to the highest place. You took prisoners captive. You have received gifts in the form of people, even from among rebellious people, so that Jehovah God may live there [with them].
Jesus Christ, Ascension Of » To receive gifts for men
Jesus Christ, Ascension Of » Prophecies respecting
Jesus Christ, Ascension Of » Was triumphant
Captivity » Figurative » captivity led captive,
Christ » Appears, after his resurrection » Ascension of
Christ, the head of the church » Imparts gifts
the Gift of the Holy Spirit » Given » Upon the exaltation of Christ
the Gifts of God » Spiritual » Are through Christ
Love of Christ » Manifested in his » Sending the spirit
Prophecies respecting Christ » His ascension
Prophecy » Miscellaneous, fulfilled » The mission of jesus predicted
Rebellion against God » They who are guilty of » Restored through Christ alone
Jesus Christ, Ascension Of » Prophecies respecting
Jesus Christ, Ascension Of » Was triumphant
Captivity » Figurative » captivity led captive,
Christ » Appears, after his resurrection » Ascension of
Christ, the head of the church » Imparts gifts
the Gift of the Holy Spirit » Given » Upon the exaltation of Christ
the Gifts of God » Spiritual » Are through Christ
Love of Christ » Manifested in his » Sending the spirit
Prophecies respecting Christ » His ascension
Prophecy » Miscellaneous, fulfilled » The mission of jesus predicted
Rebellion against God » They who are guilty of » Restored through Christ alone
Psalm 68:19 (show verse)
Thanks be to Jehovah, who daily carries our burdens for us. God is our salvation.
Psalm 68:20 (show verse)
Our God is the God of deliverance. Jehovah of Hosts is our escape from death.
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Psalm 68:21 (show verse)
Certainly, God will crush the heads of his enemies and destroy even the hair on the heads of those who continue to be guilty.
Psalm 68:22 (show verse)
Jehovah said: I will bring them back from Bashan. I will bring them back from the depths of the sea
Psalm 68:23 (show verse)
so that you, my people, may bathe your feet in blood and the tongues of your dogs may lick the blood of your enemies.
Psalm 68:24 (show verse)
O God, Your festival processions can be seen by everyone. They are the processions for my God, my king, into the holy place.
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Psalm 68:25 (show verse)
The singers are in front. The musicians are behind them. The young women beating tambourines are between them.
Chosen Instruments » Trumpets » Full orchestra
Chosen Instruments » Names of » Timbrels, or tambourines
Music » Trumpets » Full orchestra
Music » Names of » Timbrels, or tambourines
Music » Musicians » Players on instruments
Music » Instruments of » Timbrel
Musical instruments » Trumpets » Full orchestra
Musical instruments » Names of » Timbrels, or tambourines
Musicians » Players on instruments
Orchestra » Full orchestra
Timbrel » Used in religious services
Worship » Musical instruments used in » Full orchestra
Chosen Instruments » Names of » Timbrels, or tambourines
Music » Trumpets » Full orchestra
Music » Names of » Timbrels, or tambourines
Music » Musicians » Players on instruments
Music » Instruments of » Timbrel
Musical instruments » Trumpets » Full orchestra
Musical instruments » Names of » Timbrels, or tambourines
Musicians » Players on instruments
Orchestra » Full orchestra
Timbrel » Used in religious services
Worship » Musical instruments used in » Full orchestra
Psalm 68:26 (show verse)
Praise Jehovah our God with choirs for He is the foundation of Israel.
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Psalm 68:27 (show verse)
Benjamin, the youngest, is leading them, next the leaders of Judah with their noisy crowds, then the leaders of Zebulun, and then the leaders of Naphtali.
Psalm 68:28 (show verse)
Your God has decided you will be strong. Display your strength, O God, as you have for us before.
Psalm 68:29 (show verse)
Kings will bring you gifts because of your temple high above Jerusalem.
Psalm 68:30 (show verse)
Threaten the beast that is among the cattails, the herd of bulls with the calves of the nations, until it humbles itself with pieces of silver. Scatter the people who find joy in war.
Psalm 68:31 (show verse)
Ambassadors will come from Egypt. Sudan will stretch out its hands to God in prayer.
Cush » Land of
Dominion » Christ's » Of God, universal
Ethiopia » Prophecies concerning the conversion of
God » King » Universal
hands » Often spread out in prayer
Jesus Christ » Messiah » Messianic psalms
King » God as » Universal
Kingship, divine » Of God, universal
Sovereignty of God » Divine kingship » Of God, universal
Universal » Blessing, possible » King
Dominion » Christ's » Of God, universal
Ethiopia » Prophecies concerning the conversion of
God » King » Universal
hands » Often spread out in prayer
Jesus Christ » Messiah » Messianic psalms
King » God as » Universal
Kingship, divine » Of God, universal
Sovereignty of God » Divine kingship » Of God, universal
Universal » Blessing, possible » King
Psalm 68:32 (show verse)
You kingdoms of the world, sing to God. Make music to praise Jehovah.
Psalm 68:33 (show verse)
God rides through the highest heavens, which are from ancient times, the highest heaven. Listen! He makes his powerful voice heard.
Psalm 68:34 (show verse)
Acknowledge the power of God. His majesty is over Israel, and his power is in the skies.
Psalm 68:35 (show verse)
God, the God of Israel, is awe-inspiring in his holy place. He gives strength and power to his people. Praise God!