Psalm 68:1

Translations

Modern

For the choirmaster. A Psalm of David. A song. God arises. His enemies are scattered, and those who hate Him flee His presence.

Traditional

To the chief Musician, A Psalm or Song of David. Let God arise, let his enemies be scattered: let them also that hate him flee before him.

Literal

For the one directing. Of David. A Psalm. A Song. God Arises, His enemies are scattered, and those hating Him flee before His face.

Latin

In finem. Psalmus cantici ipsi David. Exsurgat Deus, et dissipentur inimici ejus; et fugiant qui oderunt eum a facie ejus.

Original

Hebrew

English

For the choirmaster. A Psalm of David. A song. God arises. His enemies are scattered, and those who hate Him flee His presence.

Notes

Psalms 68:1–3

These verses form a prayer for God to rise and scatter his enemies, like when Israel entered the promised land (compare Numbers 10:35–36; Joshua 6–12).

Psalms 68:1–35

This prayer for God's victorious rule describes God's journey from Sinai to Zion (Psalm 68:7, 16–18, 24). He saved Israel from Egypt, led them through the wilderness, brought them to the promised land, and established his kingdom. He is a caring and victorious God, whose nature does not change. Therefore, the faithful hope and rejoice in the promise of God's universal rule.

Theme notes and profiles

David

Related verses

Numbers 10:35
Whenever the ark set out, Moses would say, “Rise up, O LORD! May Your enemies be scattered; may those who hate You flee before You.”
Isaiah 51:9–10
Awake, awake, put on strength, O arm of the LORD. Wake up as in days past, as in generations of old. Was it not You who cut Rahab to pieces, who pierced through the dragon?
Isaiah 42:13–14
The LORD goes forth like a mighty one; He stirs up His zeal like a warrior. He shouts; yes, He roars in triumph over His enemies:
Psalm 44:26
Rise up; be our help! Redeem us on account of Your loving devotion.
Psalm 89:10
You crushed Rahab like a carcass; You scattered Your enemies with Your mighty arm.
Ezekiel 12:14–15
And I will scatter to every wind all the attendants around him and all his troops, and I will draw a sword to chase after them.
Psalm 132:8–9
Arise, O LORD, to Your resting place, You and the ark of Your strength.
Psalm 7:6–7
Arise, O LORD, in Your anger; rise up against the fury of my enemies. Awake, my God, and ordain judgment.
Isaiah 33:3
The peoples flee the thunder of Your voice; the nations scatter when You rise.
John 14:23–24
Jesus replied, “If anyone loves Me, he will keep My word. My Father will love him, and We will come to him and make Our home with him.
Isaiah 41:15–16
Behold, I will make you into a threshing sledge, new and sharp, with many teeth. You will thresh the mountains and crush them, and reduce the hills to chaff.
Psalm 59:11
Do not kill them, or my people will forget. Scatter them by Your power, and bring them down, O Lord, our shield.

People

David: Anointed king of Israel, ancestor of Jesus Christ

Glossary

Book of Exodus David God, Names of Judges, Book of Mount Sinai Music Psalms, Book of

Topics

Praise: Psalms of, for God's Goodness to Israel Prayer: Imprecatory Psalms: Prophetic Psalms: Thanksgiving Wicked (People): Punishment of

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