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A National Song of Triumph[a]

68 God rises up and scatters his enemies.
    Those who hate him run away in defeat.
As smoke is blown away, so he drives them off;
    as wax melts in front of the fire,
    so do the wicked perish in God's presence.

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  1. Psalm 68:1 HEBREW TITLE: A psalm by David; a song.

Psalm 68[a]

For the director of music. Of David. A psalm. A song.

May God arise,(A) may his enemies be scattered;(B)
    may his foes flee(C) before him.
May you blow them away like smoke—(D)
    as wax melts(E) before the fire,
    may the wicked perish(F) before God.

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Footnotes

  1. Psalm 68:1 In Hebrew texts 68:1-35 is numbered 68:2-36.