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Psalm 68

Psalm 68:34

God’s Enemies Are Scattered · Psalm 68:1–35
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Translations

Modern
Ascribe the power to God, whose majesty is over Israel, whose strength is in the skies.
Traditional
Ascribe ye strength unto God: his excellency is over Israel, and his strength is in the clouds.
Literal
Ascribe strength to God, for His majesty is over Israel, and His power in the clouds.
Latin
Date gloriam Deo super Israël; magnificentia ejus et virtus ejus in nubibus.

Original

Hebrew
English
Ascribe the power to God, whose majesty is over Israel, whose strength is in the skies.

Notes

Psalms 68:34

When the Lord shows his power, majesty, and strength to the nations, he makes his people stronger (see Psalm 96:4–6).

Psalms 68:32–35

The psalmist urges the people to praise God, who triumphs over his enemies.

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

People

Israel: Patriarch, son of Isaac, father of twelve tribes

Glossary

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

Topics

God: Power of Jesus, the Christ: Messiah: Messianic Psalms Music: Unclassified Scriptures Relating To Praise: Unclassified Scriptures Relating To