Psalm 68:19

Translations

Modern

Blessed be the Lord, who daily bears our burden, the God of our salvation. Selah

Traditional

Blessed be the Lord, who daily loadeth us with benefits, even the God of our salvation. Selah.

Literal

Blessed be the Lord, who day by day lifts us up—the God of our salvation! Selah

Latin

Benedictus Dominus die quotidie: prosperum iter faciet nobis Deus salutarium nostrorum.

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Hebrew

English

Blessed be the Lord, who daily bears our burden, the God of our salvation. Selah

Notes

Psalms 68:19

Like a caring father or a shepherd, God carries his people in his arms (see Psalm 55:22; 68:5–6).

Psalms 68:19–20

God cares for his people like a shepherd, and the people praise him.

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

Isaiah 46:4
Even to your old age, I will be the same, and I will bear you up when you turn gray. I have made you, and I will carry you; I will sustain you and deliver you.
Lamentations 3:23
They are new every morning; great is Your faithfulness!
Ephesians 1:3
Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed us in Christ with every spiritual blessing in the heavenly realms.
Psalm 55:22
Cast your burden upon the LORD and He will sustain you; He will never let the righteous be shaken.
Psalm 103:1–22
Of David. Bless the LORD, O my soul; all that is within me, bless His holy name.
Psalm 32:7
You are my hiding place. You protect me from trouble; You surround me with songs of deliverance. Selah
Psalm 65:5
With awesome deeds of righteousness You answer us, O God of our salvation, the hope of all the ends of the earth and of the farthest seas.
Psalm 139:17
How precious to me are Your thoughts, O God, how vast is their sum!
Psalm 72:17–19
May his name endure forever; may his name continue as long as the sun shines. In him may all nations be blessed; may they call him blessed.

People

LORD: Names or title used to refer to God Selah: A musical or liturgical term of uncertain meaning

Glossary

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

Topics

Blessing: Temporal, from God God: Goodness of God: Saviour Praise is Due to God on Account of The Continuance of Blessings Salvation: Unclassified Scriptures Relating To Thankfulness: Exemplified

Psalm 68:19

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