Psalm 68:13

Translations

Modern

Though you lie down among the sheepfolds, the wings of the dove are covered with silver, and her feathers with shimmering gold.”

Traditional

Though ye have lien among the pots, yet shall ye be as the wings of a dove covered with silver, and her feathers with yellow gold.

Literal

Though you lie down among the sheepfolds—the wings of the dove are covered with silver, and her pinions with yellow gold.”

Latin

Si dormiatis inter medios cleros, pennæ columbæ deargentatæ, et posteriora dorsi ejus in pallore auri.

Original

Hebrew

English

Though you lie down among the sheepfolds, the wings of the dove are covered with silver, and her feathers with shimmering gold.”

Notes

Psalms 68:13

The people who cared for flocks and moved from place to place were surprised to receive silver and gold ornaments from the battle.

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

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Why did you sit among the sheepfolds to hear the whistling for the flocks? In the clans of Reuben there was great indecision.
Titus 3:3
For at one time we too were foolish, disobedient, misled, and enslaved to all sorts of desires and pleasures—living in malice and envy, being hated and hating one another.
Revelation 1:5–6
…and from Jesus Christ, the faithful witness, the firstborn from the dead, and the ruler of the kings of the earth. To Him who loves us and has released us from our sins by His blood,
Ephesians 2:1–3
And you were dead in your trespasses and sins,
1 Corinthians 6:9–11
Do you not know that the wicked will not inherit the kingdom of God? Do not be deceived: Neither the sexually immoral, nor idolaters, nor adulterers, nor men who submit to or perform homosexual acts,
Ezekiel 16:6–14
Then I passed by and saw you wallowing in your blood, and as you lay there in your blood I said to you, ‘Live!’ There I said to you, ‘Live!’
Luke 15:16
He longed to fill his belly with the pods the pigs were eating, but no one would give him a thing.
Luke 15:22
But the father said to his servants, ‘Quick! Bring the best robe and put it on him. Put a ring on his finger and sandals on his feet.
Psalm 149:4
For the LORD takes pleasure in His people; He adorns the afflicted with salvation.
Psalm 74:19
Do not deliver the soul of Your dove to beasts; do not forget the lives of Your afflicted forever.

Glossary

Book of Exodus David God, Names of Green Mount Sinai Music Pigeon Psalms, Book of

Topics

Compared To Saints: Doves Gold: Yellow Holiness: General Scriptures Concerning Righteous: Doves Silver: White and Shining The Dove: Characterised by Richness of Plumage

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