Psalm 68:23

Translations

Modern

…that your foot may be dipped in the blood of your foes—the tongues of your dogs in the same.”

Traditional

That thy foot may be dipped in the blood of thine enemies, and the tongue of thy dogs in the same.

Literal

…so that you may plunge your foot in the blood, and the tongue of your dogs have its portion from your enemies!”

Latin

…ut intingatur pes tuus in sanguine; lingua canum tuorum ex inimicis, ab ipso.

Original

Hebrew

English

…that your foot may be dipped in the blood of your foes—the tongues of your dogs in the same.”

Notes

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.

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Related verses

1 Kings 21:19
Tell him that this is what the LORD says: ‘Have you not murdered a man and seized his land?’ Then tell him that this is also what the LORD says: ‘In the place where the dogs licked up the blood of Naboth, there also the dogs will lick up your blood—yes, yours!’”
Psalm 58:10
The righteous will rejoice when they see they are avenged; they will wash their feet in the blood of the wicked.
1 Kings 22:38
And the chariot was washed at the pool of Samaria where the prostitutes bathed, and the dogs licked up Ahab’s blood, according to the word that the LORD had spoken.
Revelation 19:17–21
Then I saw an angel standing in the sun, and he cried out in a loud voice to all the birds flying overhead, “Come, gather together for the great supper of God,
2 Kings 9:33–37
“Throw her down!” yelled Jehu. So they threw her down, and her blood splattered on the wall and on the horses as they trampled her underfoot.
Isaiah 63:1–6
Who is this coming from Edom, from Bozrah with crimson-stained garments? Who is this robed in splendor, marching in the greatness of His strength? “It is I, proclaiming vindication, mighty to save.”

Glossary

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

Topics

Blood: (Washing the Feet In) Victories Blood: Beasts of Prey Delight In The Feet: (Dipped in Blood) of Victory

Psalm 68:23

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