68:26 In your large assemblies praise God,
the Lord, in the assemblies of Israel! 1
68:27 There is little Benjamin, their ruler, 2
and the princes of Judah in their robes, 3
along with the princes of Zebulun and the princes of Naphtali.
68:28 God has decreed that you will be powerful. 4
O God, you who have acted on our behalf, demonstrate your power,
68:29 as you come out of your temple in Jerusalem! 5
Kings bring tribute to you.
68:30 Sound your battle cry 6 against the wild beast of the reeds, 7
and the nations that assemble like a herd of calves led by bulls! 8
They humble themselves 9 and offer gold and silver as tribute. 10
God 11 scatters 12 the nations that like to do battle.
68:31 They come with red cloth 13 from Egypt,
Ethiopia 14 voluntarily offers tribute 15 to God.
68:32 O kingdoms of the earth, sing to God!
Sing praises to the Lord, (Selah)
68:33 to the one who rides through the sky from ancient times! 16
Look! He thunders loudly. 17
68:34 Acknowledge God’s power, 18
his sovereignty over Israel,
and the power he reveals in the skies! 19
68:35 You are awe-inspiring, O God, as you emerge from your holy temple! 20
It is the God of Israel 21 who gives the people power and strength.
God deserves praise! 22