Psalm 68:4

Translations

Modern

Sing to God! Sing praises to His name. Exalt Him who rides on the clouds—His name is the LORD—and rejoice before Him.

Traditional

Sing unto God, sing praises to his name: extol him that rideth upon the heavens by his name Jah, and rejoice before him.

Literal

Sing to God, sing praises to His name! Lift up to the One riding on the clouds—YAH is His name—and rejoice before His face!

Latin

Cantate Deo; psalmum dicite nomini ejus: iter facite ei qui ascendit super occasum. Dominus nomen illi; exsultate in conspectu ejus. Turbabuntur a facie ejus,

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Hebrew

English

Sing to God! Sing praises to His name. Exalt Him who rides on the clouds—His name is the LORD—and rejoice before Him.

Notes

Psalms 68:4

Him who rides on the clouds: This is an ancient description of Baal, a Canaanite god. The psalmist uses it to describe the Lord as the true God "who rides upon the highest heavens" (see Psalms 68:33; 104:3). God has power over the clouds and the rain.

Psalms 68:4–6

The psalmist praises God’s powerful and compassionate reign.

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

Deuteronomy 33:26
“There is none like the God of Jeshurun, who rides the heavens to your aid, and the clouds in His majesty.
Isaiah 12:4–6
…and on that day you will say: “Give praise to the LORD; proclaim His name! Make His works known among the peoples; declare that His name is exalted.
Psalm 66:4
All the earth bows down to You; they sing praise to You; they sing praise to Your name.” Selah
Psalm 104:3
…laying the beams of His chambers in the waters above, making the clouds His chariot, walking on the wings of the wind.
Psalm 66:2
Sing the glory of His name; make His praise glorious.
Psalm 68:33
…to Him who rides upon the highest heavens of old; behold, His mighty voice resounds.
Psalm 67:4
Let the nations be glad and sing for joy, for You judge the peoples justly and lead the nations of the earth. Selah
Isaiah 40:3
A voice of one calling: “Prepare the way for the LORD in the wilderness; make a straight highway for our God in the desert.
Exodus 6:3
I appeared to Abraham, to Isaac, and to Jacob as God Almighty, but by My name the LORD I did not make Myself known to them.
Psalm 18:10
He mounted a cherub and flew; He soared on the wings of the wind.
Exodus 3:14
God said to Moses, “I AM WHO I AM. This is what you are to say to the Israelites: ‘I AM has sent me to you.’”
Isaiah 19:1
This is the burden against Egypt: Behold, the LORD rides on a swift cloud; He is coming to Egypt. The idols of Egypt will tremble before Him, and the hearts of the Egyptians will melt within them.

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LORD: Names or title used to refer to God

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

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