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Psalms 68:8 — Meaning and Application
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King James Version
" The earth shook, the heavens also dropped at the presence of God: even Sinai itself was moved at the presence of God, the God of Israel. "
Psalms 68:8
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God setteth the solitary in families: he bringeth out those which are bound with chains: but the rebellious dwell in a dry
O God, when thou wentest forth before thy people, when thou didst march through the wilderness; Selah:
The earth shook, the heavens also dropped at the presence of God: even Sinai itself was moved at the presence of God, the God of Israel.
Thou, O God, didst send a plentiful rain, whereby thou didst confirm thine inheritance, when it was weary.
Thy congregation hath dwelt therein: thou, O God, hast prepared of thy goodness for the poor.
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Psalms 68:1
"[[To the chief Musician, A Psalm or Song of David.]] Let God arise, let his enemies be scattered: let them also that hate him flee before"
Psalms 68:2
"As smoke is driven away, so drive them away: as wax melteth before the fire, so let the wicked perish at the presence of God."
Psalms 68:3
"But let the righteous be glad; let them rejoice before God: yea, let them exceedingly rejoice."
Psalms 68:4
"Sing unto God, sing praises to his name: extol him that rideth upon the heavens by his name JAH, and rejoice before"
Psalms 68:5
"A father of the fatherless, and a judge of the widows, is God in his holy habitation."
Psalms 68:6
"God setteth the solitary in families: he bringeth out those which are bound with chains: but the rebellious dwell in a dry"
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