시편 Chapter 68

Translation: ESV

1

God shall arise, his enemies shall be scattered; and those who hate him shall flee before him!

Key Message

When God arises, all forces of evil are scattered and flee.

▸This majestic opening reflects the prayer offered when the ark of the covenant marched (Num.

This majestic opening reflects the prayer offered when the ark of the covenant marched (Num. 10:35). God's arising signifies his acting as the King of battle. The scattering and fleeing of enemies depicts the defeat of evil before God's presence.

Related Verses

And whenever the ark set out, Moses said, 'Arise, O LORD, and let your enemies be scattered, and let those who hate you flee before you.'
4

Sing to God, sing praises to his name; lift up a song to him who rides through the deserts; his name is the LORD; exult before him!

Key Message

It is the calling of the faith community to praise the name of the LORD who rules the heavens and worship joyfully before him.

▸God is described as 'him who rides through the deserts' — the image of God coming on storm clouds.

5

Father of the fatherless and protector of widows is God in his holy habitation.

Key Message

God is the mighty King of battle, but at the same time the father and judge of the weak.

▸In contrast to the majestic image of the King of battle, God is depicted as the protector of the weakest — the fatherless and widows.

19

Blessed be the Lord, who daily bears us up; God is our salvation. Selah

Key Message

God is not only the God of great historical salvation but also the one who daily bears our burdens.

▸The image of God 'daily bearing us up' is very beautiful.

35

Awesome is God from his sanctuary; the God of Israel — he is the one who gives power and strength to his people. Blessed be God!

Key Message

God is the one who gives his people strength and power, and this is the ultimate reason for praise.

▸This is the conclusion of a majestic psalm.