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28 In the lead is Benjamin, the smallest in number,
    with the princes of Judah in a council,
as well as the princes of Zebulun and Naphtali.
29 [a]Marshal your power once again, O God,
    the power of God that you have often wielded for us.
30 For to your temple in Jerusalem
    kings will come to you bearing gifts.[b]

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  1. Psalm 68:29 This eighth part gives the prayer that God may continue to rule over the enemies of his people and exact tribute from them.
  2. Psalm 68:30 The defeated nations, led by their kings, will bring tribute to the Lord who has established his majesty in his temple at Jerusalem (see Ps 76:12; Isa 18:7; 60:3-7; 66:20; Hag 2:7; Zec 2:11-13; 6:15; 8:21f; Rev 21:24).

28 Summon your power,(A) God[a];
    show us your strength,(B) our God, as you have done(C) before.
29 Because of your temple at Jerusalem
    kings will bring you gifts.(D)
30 Rebuke the beast(E) among the reeds,(F)
    the herd of bulls(G) among the calves of the nations.
Humbled, may the beast bring bars of silver.
    Scatter the nations(H) who delight in war.(I)

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  1. Psalm 68:28 Many Hebrew manuscripts, Septuagint and Syriac; most Hebrew manuscripts Your God has summoned power for you