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Psalm 68:21-34 Amplified Bible (AMP)

21. But God will shatter the heads of His enemies, the hairy scalp of such a one as goes on still in his trespasses and guilty ways.

22. The Lord said, I will bring back [your enemies] from Bashan; I will bring them back from the depths of the [Red] Sea,

23. That you may crush them, dipping your foot in blood, that the tongues of your dogs may have their share from the foe.

24. They see Your goings, O God, even the [solemn processions] of my God, my King, into the sanctuary [in holiness].

25. The singers go in front, the players on instruments last; between them the maidens are playing on tambourines.

26. Bless, give thanks, and gratefully praise God in full congregations, even the Lord, O you who are from [Jacob] the fountain of Israel.

27. There is little Benjamin in the lead [in the procession], the princes of Judah and their company, the princes of Zebulun, and the princes of Naphtali.

28. Your God has commanded your strength [your might in His service and impenetrable hardness to temptation]; O God, display Your might and strengthen what You have wrought for us!

29. [Out of respect] for Your temple at Jerusalem kings shall bring gifts to You.

30. Rebuke the wild beasts dwelling among the reeds [in Egypt], the herd of bulls (the leaders) with the calves of the peoples; trample underfoot those who lust for tribute money; scatter the peoples who delight in war.

31. Princes shall come out of Egypt; Ethiopia shall hasten to stretch out her hands [with the offerings of submission] to God.

32. Sing to God, O kingdoms of the earth, sing praises to the Lord! Selah [pause, and calmly think of that]!

33. [Sing praises] to Him Who rides upon the heavens, the ancient heavens; behold, He sends forth His voice, His mighty voice.

34. Ascribe power and strength to God; His majesty is over Israel, and His strength and might are in the skies.