Thematic Bible
Psalm 68:1 (show verse)
Let those who hate Him flee before Him.
Psalm 68:2 (show verse)
As smoke is driven away, so drive them away;
As wax melts before the fire,
So let the wicked and guilty perish before [the presence of] God.
Psalm 68:3 (show verse)
But let the righteous be glad; let them be in good spirits before God,
Yes, let them rejoice with delight.
Psalm 68:4 (show verse)
Sing to God, sing praises to His name;
Lift up a song for Him who rides through the desert—
His name is the Lord—be in good spirits before Him.
Psalm 68:5 (show verse)
A father of the fatherless and a judge and protector of the widows,
Is God in His holy habitation.
Children » God's care of
Father » Our
Fatherless » God will » Be a father of
God » Fatherhood of » General references to
God's Promises » To the widow and fatherless » God's care for
Heavenly » Father » General references to
The judgment of babylon » The lord being judge
Widow's » God » Judges for
Widow's » Were under the special protection of God
Father » Our
Fatherless » God will » Be a father of
God » Fatherhood of » General references to
God's Promises » To the widow and fatherless » God's care for
Heavenly » Father » General references to
The judgment of babylon » The lord being judge
Widow's » God » Judges for
Widow's » Were under the special protection of God
Psalm 68:6 (show verse)
God makes a home for the lonely;
He leads the prisoners into prosperity,
Only the stubborn and rebellious dwell in a parched land.
Psalm 68:7 (show verse)
O God, when You went out before Your people,
When You marched through the wilderness, Selah.
Psalm 68:8 (show verse)
The earth trembled;
The heavens also poured down rain at the presence of God;
Sinai itself trembled at the presence of God, the God of Israel.
Psalm 68:9 (show verse)
You, O God, sent abroad plentiful rain;
You confirmed Your inheritance when it was parched and weary.
Psalm 68:10 (show verse)
Your flock found a dwelling place in it;
O God, in Your goodness You provided for the poor.
Psalm 68:11 (show verse)
The Lord gives the command [to take Canaan];
The women who proclaim the good news are a great host (army);
No Themes for this verse.
Psalm 68:12 (show verse)
“The kings of the [enemies’] armies flee, they flee,
And the beautiful woman who remains at home divides the spoil [left behind].”
No Themes for this verse.
Psalm 68:13 (show verse)
When you lie down [to rest] among the
You [Israel] are like the wings of a dove [of victory] overlaid with silver,
Its feathers glistening with gold [trophies taken from the enemy].
Psalm 68:14 (show verse)
When the Almighty scattered [the Canaanite] kings in the land of Canaan,
It was snowing on
Psalm 68:15 (show verse)
A mountain of God is the mountain of Bashan;
A [high] mountain of many summits is Mount Bashan [rising east of the Jordan].
Psalm 68:16 (show verse)
Why do you look with envy, mountains with many peaks,
At the mountain [of the city of Zion] which God has desired for His dwelling place?
Yes, the Lord will dwell there forever.
No Themes for this verse.
Psalm 68:17 (show verse)
The chariots of God are
The Lord is among them as He was at Sinai, in holiness.
Psalm 68:18 (show verse)
You have ascended on high, You have led away captive Your captives;
You have received gifts among men,
Even from the rebellious also, that the Lord God may dwell there.
Jesus Christ, Ascension Of » To receive gifts for men
Jesus Christ, Ascension Of » Prophecies respecting
Jesus Christ, Ascension Of » Was triumphant
Captivity » Figurative » captivity led captive,
Christ » Appears, after his resurrection » Ascension of
Christ, the head of the church » Imparts gifts
the Gift of the Holy Spirit » Given » Upon the exaltation of Christ
the Gifts of God » Spiritual » Are through Christ
Love of Christ » Manifested in his » Sending the spirit
Prophecies respecting Christ » His ascension
Prophecy » Miscellaneous, fulfilled » The mission of jesus predicted
Rebellion against God » They who are guilty of » Restored through Christ alone
Jesus Christ, Ascension Of » Prophecies respecting
Jesus Christ, Ascension Of » Was triumphant
Captivity » Figurative » captivity led captive,
Christ » Appears, after his resurrection » Ascension of
Christ, the head of the church » Imparts gifts
the Gift of the Holy Spirit » Given » Upon the exaltation of Christ
the Gifts of God » Spiritual » Are through Christ
Love of Christ » Manifested in his » Sending the spirit
Prophecies respecting Christ » His ascension
Prophecy » Miscellaneous, fulfilled » The mission of jesus predicted
Rebellion against God » They who are guilty of » Restored through Christ alone
Psalm 68:19 (show verse)
Blessed be the Lord, who bears our burden day by day,
The God who is our salvation! Selah.
Psalm 68:20 (show verse)
God is to us a God of acts of salvation;
And to
No Themes for this verse.
Psalm 68:21 (show verse)
Surely God will shatter the head of His enemies,
The hairy scalp of one who goes on in his guilty ways.
Psalm 68:22 (show verse)
The Lord said, “I will bring your enemies back from Bashan;
I will bring them back from the depths of the [Red] Sea,
Psalm 68:23 (show verse)
That your foot may crush them in blood,
That the tongue of your dogs may have its share from your enemies.”
Psalm 68:24 (show verse)
They have seen Your [solemn]
The procession of my God, my King, into the sanctuary [in holiness].
No Themes for this verse.
Psalm 68:25 (show verse)
The singers go in front, the players of instruments last;
Between them the maidens playing on tambourines.
Chosen Instruments » Trumpets » Full orchestra
Chosen Instruments » Names of » Timbrels, or tambourines
Music » Trumpets » Full orchestra
Music » Names of » Timbrels, or tambourines
Music » Musicians » Players on instruments
Music » Instruments of » Timbrel
Musical instruments » Trumpets » Full orchestra
Musical instruments » Names of » Timbrels, or tambourines
Musicians » Players on instruments
Orchestra » Full orchestra
Timbrel » Used in religious services
Worship » Musical instruments used in » Full orchestra
Chosen Instruments » Names of » Timbrels, or tambourines
Music » Trumpets » Full orchestra
Music » Names of » Timbrels, or tambourines
Music » Musicians » Players on instruments
Music » Instruments of » Timbrel
Musical instruments » Trumpets » Full orchestra
Musical instruments » Names of » Timbrels, or tambourines
Musicians » Players on instruments
Orchestra » Full orchestra
Timbrel » Used in religious services
Worship » Musical instruments used in » Full orchestra
Psalm 68:26 (show verse)
Bless God in the congregations, [give thanks, gratefully praise Him],
The Lord, you who are from [Jacob] the fountain of Israel.
No Themes for this verse.
Psalm 68:27 (show verse)
The youngest is there, Benjamin, ruling them,
The princes of Judah and their company [the southern tribes],
The princes of Zebulun and the princes of Naphtali [the northern tribes].
Psalm 68:28 (show verse)
Your God has commanded your strength [your power in His service and your resistance to temptation];
Show Yourself strong, O God, who acted on our behalf.
Psalm 68:29 (show verse)
Because of Your temple at Jerusalem
[Pagan] kings will bring gifts to You [out of respect].
Psalm 68:30 (show verse)
Rebuke the beasts [living] among the reeds [in Egypt],
The herd of bulls (the leaders) with the calves of the peoples;
Trampling underfoot the pieces of silver;
He has scattered the peoples who delight in war.
Psalm 68:31 (show verse)
Princes and envoys shall come from Egypt;
Ethiopia will quickly stretch out her hands [with the offerings of submission] to God.
Cush » Land of
Dominion » Christ's » Of God, universal
Ethiopia » Prophecies concerning the conversion of
God » King » Universal
hands » Often spread out in prayer
Jesus Christ » Messiah » Messianic psalms
King » God as » Universal
Kingship, divine » Of God, universal
Sovereignty of God » Divine kingship » Of God, universal
Universal » Blessing, possible » King
Dominion » Christ's » Of God, universal
Ethiopia » Prophecies concerning the conversion of
God » King » Universal
hands » Often spread out in prayer
Jesus Christ » Messiah » Messianic psalms
King » God as » Universal
Kingship, divine » Of God, universal
Sovereignty of God » Divine kingship » Of God, universal
Universal » Blessing, possible » King
Psalm 68:32 (show verse)
Sing to God, O kingdoms of the earth,
Sing praises to the Lord! Selah.
Psalm 68:33 (show verse)
To Him who rides in the highest heavens, the ancient heavens,
Behold, He sends out His voice, a mighty and majestic voice.
Psalm 68:34 (show verse)
Ascribe strength to God;
His majesty is over Israel
And His strength is in the skies.
Psalm 68:35 (show verse)
O God, You are awesome and profoundly majestic from Your sanctuary;
The God of Israel gives strength and power to His people.
Blessed be God!