Psalms 68

NEW JERUSALEM	NEW JERUSALEM
1 [For the choirmaster Of David Psalm Song] Let God arise, let his enemies scatter, let his opponentsflee before him.	1 [For the choirmaster Of David Psalm Song] Let God arise, let his enemies scatter, let his opponentsflee before him.
2 You disperse them like smoke; as wax melts in the presence of a fire, so the wicked melt at thepresence of God.	2 You disperse them like smoke; as wax melts in the presence of a fire, so the wicked melt at thepresence of God.
3 The upright rejoice in the presence of God, delighted and crying out for joy.	3 The upright rejoice in the presence of God, delighted and crying out for joy.
4 Sing to God, play music to his name, build a road for the Rider of the Clouds, rejoice in Yahweh,dance before him.	4 Sing to God, play music to his name, build a road for the Rider of the Clouds, rejoice in Yahweh,dance before him.
5 Father of orphans, defender of widows, such is God in his holy dwel ing.	5 Father of orphans, defender of widows, such is God in his holy dwel ing.
6 God gives the lonely a home to live in, leads prisoners out into prosperity, but rebels must live in thebare wastelands.	6 God gives the lonely a home to live in, leads prisoners out into prosperity, but rebels must live in thebare wastelands.
7 God, when you set out at the head of your people, when you strode over the desert,	7 God, when you set out at the head of your people, when you strode over the desert,
8 the earth rocked,Pause the heavens pelted down rain at the presence of God, at the presence of God,the God of Israel.	8 the earth rocked,Pause the heavens pelted down rain at the presence of God, at the presence of God,the God of Israel.
9 God, you rained down a shower of blessings, when your heritage was weary you gave it strength.	9 God, you rained down a shower of blessings, when your heritage was weary you gave it strength.
10 Your family found a home, which you in your generosity provided for the humble.	10 Your family found a home, which you in your generosity provided for the humble.
11 The Lord gave a command, the good news of a countless army.	11 The Lord gave a command, the good news of a countless army.
12 The chieftains of the army are in flight, in flight, and the fair one at home is sharing out the spoils.	12 The chieftains of the army are in flight, in flight, and the fair one at home is sharing out the spoils.
13 While you are at ease in the sheepfolds, the wings of the Dove are being covered with silver, and herfeathers with a sheen of green gold;	13 While you are at ease in the sheepfolds, the wings of the Dove are being covered with silver, and herfeathers with a sheen of green gold;
14 when Shaddai scatters the chieftains, through her it snows on the Dark Mountain.	14 when Shaddai scatters the chieftains, through her it snows on the Dark Mountain.
15 A mountain of God, the mountain of Bashan! a haughty mountain, the mountain of Bashan!	15 A mountain of God, the mountain of Bashan! a haughty mountain, the mountain of Bashan!
16 Why be envious, haughty mountains, of the mountain God has chosen for his dwel ing? There Godwil dwell for ever.	16 Why be envious, haughty mountains, of the mountain God has chosen for his dwel ing? There Godwil dwell for ever.
17 The chariots of God are thousand upon thousand; God has come from Sinai to the sanctuary.	17 The chariots of God are thousand upon thousand; God has come from Sinai to the sanctuary.
18 You have climbed the heights, taken captives, you have taken men as tribute, even rebels thatYahweh God might have a dwelling-place.	18 You have climbed the heights, taken captives, you have taken men as tribute, even rebels thatYahweh God might have a dwelling-place.
19 Blessed be the Lord day after day, he carries us along, God our Saviour.Pause	19 Blessed be the Lord day after day, he carries us along, God our Saviour.Pause
20 This God of ours is a God who saves; from Lord Yahweh comes escape from death;	20 This God of ours is a God who saves; from Lord Yahweh comes escape from death;
21 but God smashes the head of his enemies, the long-haired skul of the prowling criminal.	21 but God smashes the head of his enemies, the long-haired skul of the prowling criminal.
22 The Lord has said, 'I wil bring them back from Bashan, I wil bring them back from the depths of thesea,	22 The Lord has said, 'I wil bring them back from Bashan, I wil bring them back from the depths of thesea,
23 so that you may bathe your feet in blood, and the tongues of your dogs feast on your enemies.'	23 so that you may bathe your feet in blood, and the tongues of your dogs feast on your enemies.'
24 Your processions, God, are for all to see, the processions of my God, of my king, to the sanctuary;	24 Your processions, God, are for all to see, the processions of my God, of my king, to the sanctuary;
25 singers ahead, musicians behind, in the middle come girls, beating their drums.	25 singers ahead, musicians behind, in the middle come girls, beating their drums.
26 In choirs they bless God, Yahweh, since the foundation of Israel.	26 In choirs they bless God, Yahweh, since the foundation of Israel.
27 Benjamin was there, the youngest in front, the princes of Judah in bright-coloured robes, the princesof Zebulun, the princes of Naphtali.	27 Benjamin was there, the youngest in front, the princes of Judah in bright-coloured robes, the princesof Zebulun, the princes of Naphtali.
28 Take command, my God, as befits your power, the power, God, which you have wielded for us,	28 Take command, my God, as befits your power, the power, God, which you have wielded for us,
29 from your temple high above Jerusalem. Kings wil come to you bearing tribute.	29 from your temple high above Jerusalem. Kings wil come to you bearing tribute.
30 Rebuke the Beast of the Reeds, that herd of bul s, that people of calves, who bow down with ingotsof silver. Scatter the people who delight in war.	30 Rebuke the Beast of the Reeds, that herd of bul s, that people of calves, who bow down with ingotsof silver. Scatter the people who delight in war.
31 From Egypt nobles wil come, Ethiopia wil stretch out its hands to God.	31 From Egypt nobles wil come, Ethiopia wil stretch out its hands to God.
32 Kingdoms of the earth, sing to God, play for	32 Kingdoms of the earth, sing to God, play for
33 the Rider of the Heavens, the primeval heavens.Pause There he speaks, with a voice of power!	33 the Rider of the Heavens, the primeval heavens.Pause There he speaks, with a voice of power!
34 Acknowledge the power of God. Over Israel his splendour, in the clouds his power.	34 Acknowledge the power of God. Over Israel his splendour, in the clouds his power.
35 Awesome is God in his sanctuary. He, the God of Israel, gives strength and power to his people.Blessed be God.	35 Awesome is God in his sanctuary. He, the God of Israel, gives strength and power to his people.Blessed be God.