68:6 God settles those who have been deserted in their own homes; 1
he frees prisoners and grants them prosperity. 2
But sinful rebels live in the desert. 3
68:7 O God, when you lead your people into battle, 4
when you march through the desert, 5 (Selah)
68:8 the earth shakes,
yes, the heavens pour down rain
before God, the God of Sinai, 6
before God, the God of Israel. 7
68:9 O God, you cause abundant showers to fall 8 on your chosen people. 9
When they 10 are tired, you sustain them, 11
68:10 for you live among them. 12
You sustain the oppressed with your good blessings, O God.
68:11 The Lord speaks; 13
many, many women spread the good news. 14
68:12 Kings leading armies run away – they run away! 15
The lovely lady 16 of the house divides up the loot.
68:13 When 17 you lie down among the sheepfolds, 18
the wings of the dove are covered with silver
and with glittering gold. 19