PSALM 68

[JOYOUS PRAISE]

Let God arise, let his enemies be scattered; let those who hate him flee from his presence. Drive them away as smoke is driven away; like wax melting in the presence of a fire, let the wicked perish in the presence of God. But let the righteous rejoice and be glad in God’s presence; yes, let them exult and rejoice. Sing to God, sing praises to his name; extol him who rides on the clouds by his name, Yah; and be glad in his presence. God in his holy dwelling, is a father to orphans and defender of widows. God gives homes to those who are alone and leads prisoners out into prosperity. But rebels must live in a parched wasteland. God, when you went out at the head of your people, when you marched out through the wilderness, 

[PAUSE]

[SPOKEN IN AWE]

the earth quaked, and rain poured from the sky, at the presence of God. Even Sinai shook at the presence of God, the God of Isra’el. 

[RESUME SINGING]

You rained down showers in plenty, God; when your heritage was weary, you restored it. Your flock settled in it; in your goodness, God, you provided for the poor. Adonai gives the command; the women with the good news are a mighty army. Kings and their armies are fleeing, fleeing, while the women at home divide the spoil. Even if you lie among the animal stalls, there are wings of a dove covered with silver and its plumes with green gold. When Shaddai scatters kings there, snow falls on Tzalmon. You mighty mountain, Mount Bashan! You rugged mountain, Mount Bashan!