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Psalm 68:28-30
New Living Translation

28 Summon your might, O God.[a]
    Display your power, O God, as you have in the past.
29 The kings of the earth are bringing tribute
    to your Temple in Jerusalem.
30 Rebuke these enemy nations—
    these wild animals lurking in the reeds,
    this herd of bulls among the weaker calves.
Make them bring bars of silver in humble tribute.
    Scatter the nations that delight in war.

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  1. 68:28 As in some Hebrew manuscripts and Greek and Syriac versions; most Hebrew manuscripts read Your God has commanded your strength.
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Psalm 68:28-30
New International Version

28 Summon your power,(A) God[a];
    show us your strength,(B) our God, as you have done(C) before.
29 Because of your temple at Jerusalem
    kings will bring you gifts.(D)
30 Rebuke the beast(E) among the reeds,(F)
    the herd of bulls(G) among the calves of the nations.
Humbled, may the beast bring bars of silver.
    Scatter the nations(H) who delight in war.(I)

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  1. Psalm 68:28 Many Hebrew manuscripts, Septuagint and Syriac; most Hebrew manuscripts Your God has summoned power for you
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Psalm 68:28-30
English Standard Version

28 (A)Summon your power, O God,[a]
    the power, O God, by which you have worked for us.
29 Because of your temple at Jerusalem
    kings shall (B)bear gifts to you.
30 Rebuke (C)the beasts that dwell among the reeds,
    the herd of (D)bulls with the calves of the peoples.
(E)Trample underfoot those who lust after tribute;
    scatter the peoples who delight in war.[b]

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  1. Psalm 68:28 By revocalization (compare Septuagint); Hebrew Your God has summoned your power
  2. Psalm 68:30 The meaning of the Hebrew verse is uncertain
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Psalm 68:28-30
Evangelical Heritage Version

Prayer for Future Victory

28 Your God commands your strength.
Show strength, O God, as you have done for us before.

God Rules the Nations

29 Because of your temple at Jerusalem kings will bring tribute to you.
30 Threaten the beast among the reeds,
the herd of strong bulls among the calves (that is, the peoples),
    until they submit with bars of silver.[a]
He scatters the peoples who delight in battles.

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  1. Psalm 68:30 Verse 30 is cryptic. It seems to describe a threatening nation as a beast, a frequent picture in Scripture. The translation attempts to be literal.
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