Psalm 68 JPS Tanakh (1917)
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- Greek and Latin Bibles number most Psalms one lower than Hebrew and English Bibles.
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1 (68-1) For the Leader. A Psalm of David, a Song. (68-2) Let God arise, let His enemies be scattered; and let them that hate Him flee before Him.
1 Al Músico principal: Salmo de David: Canción. LEVÁNTESE Dios, sean esparcidos sus enemigos, y huyan de su presencia los que le aborrecen.
1 For the Chief Musician. A Psalm by David. A song. Let God arise! Let his enemies be scattered! Let them who hate him also flee before him.
2 (68-3) 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.
2 Como es lanzado el humo, los lanzarás: como se derrite la cera delante del fuego, así perecerán los impíos delante de Dios.
2 As smoke is driven away, so drive them away. As wax melts before the fire, so let the wicked perish at the presence of God.
3 (68-4) But let the righteous be glad, let them exult before God; yea, let them rejoice with gladness.
3 Mas los justos se alegrarán: gozarse han delante de Dios, y saltarán de alegría.
3 But let the righteous be glad. Let them rejoice before God. Yes, let them rejoice with gladness.
4 (68-5) Sing unto God, sing praises to His name; extol Him that rideth upon the skies, whose name is the LORD; and exult ye before Him.
4 Cantad á Dios, cantad salmos á su nombre: ensalzad al que sube sobre los cielos en JAH su nombre, y alegraos delante de él.
4 Sing to God! Sing praises to his name! Extol him who rides on the clouds: to Yah, his name! Rejoice before him!
5 (68-6) A father of the fatherless, and a judge of the widows, is God in His holy habitation.
5 Padre de huérfanos y defensor de viudas, es Dios en la morada de su santuario:
5 A father of the fatherless, and a defender of the widows, is God in his holy habitation.
6 (68-7) God maketh the solitary to dwell in a house; He bringeth out the prisoners into prosperity; the rebellious dwell but in a parched land.
6 El Dios que hace habitar en familia los solos; que saca á los aprisionados con grillos: mas los rebeldes habitan en sequedad.
6 God sets the lonely in families. He brings out the prisoners with singing, but the rebellious dwell in a sun-scorched land.
7 (68-8) O God, when Thou wentest forth before Thy people, when Thou didst march through the wilderness; Selah
7 Oh Dios, cuando tú saliste delante de tu pueblo, cuando anduviste por el desierto, (Selah,)
7 God, when you went out before your people, when you marched through the wilderness... Selah.
8 (68-9) The earth trembled, the heavens also dropped at the presence of God; even yon Sinai trembled at the presence of God, the God of Israel.
8 La tierra tembló; también destilaron los cielos á la presencia de Dios: aquel Sinaí [tembló] delante de Dios, del Dios de Israel.
8 The earth trembled. The sky also poured down rain at the presence of the God of Sinai— at the presence of God, the God of Israel.
9 (68-10) A bounteous rain didst Thou pour down, O God; when Thine inheritance was weary, Thou didst confirm it.
9 Abundante lluvia esparciste, oh Dios, á tu heredad; y cuando se cansó, tú la recreaste.
9 You, God, sent a plentiful rain. You confirmed your inheritance when it was weary.
10 (68-11) Thy flock settled therein; Thou didst prepare in Thy goodness for the poor, O God.
10 Los que son de tu grey han morado en ella: por tu bondad, oh Dios, has provisto al pobre.
10 Your congregation lived therein. You, God, prepared your goodness for the poor.
11 (68-12) The Lord giveth the word; the women that proclaim the tidings are a great host.
11 El Señor daba palabra: de las evangelizantes había grande ejército.
11 The Lord announced the word. The ones who proclaim it are a great company.
12 (68-13) Kings of armies flee, they flee; and she that tarrieth at home divideth the spoil.
12 Huyeron, huyeron reyes de ejércitos; y las que se quedaban en casa partían los despojos.
12 “Kings of armies flee! They flee!” She who waits at home divides the plunder,
13 (68-14) When ye lie among the sheepfolds, the wings of the dove are covered with silver, and her pinions with the shimmer of gold.
13 Bien que fuisteis echados entre los tiestos, [seréis como] las alas de la paloma cubierta de plata, y sus plumas con amarillez de oro.
13 while you sleep among the camp fires, the wings of a dove sheathed with silver, her feathers with shining gold.
14 (68-15) When the Almighty scattereth kings therein, it snoweth in Zalmon.
14 Cuando esparció el Omnipotente los reyes en ella, emblanquecióse [ésta] como la nieve en Salmón.
14 When the Almighty scattered kings in her, it snowed on Zalmon.
15 (68-16) A mountain of God is the mountain of Bashan; a mountain of peaks is the mountain of Bashan.
15 Monte de Dios es el monte de Basán; monte alto el de Basán.
15 The mountains of Bashan are majestic mountains. The mountains of Bashan are rugged.
16 (68-17) Why look ye askance, ye mountains of peaks, at the mountain which God hath desired for His abode? Yea, the LORD will dwell therein for ever.
16 ¿Por qué os levantáis, oh montes altos? Este monte amó Dios para su asiento; ciertamente Jehová habitará [en él] para siempre.
16 Why do you look in envy, you rugged mountains, at the mountain where God chooses to reign? Yes, Yahweh will dwell there forever.
17 (68-18) The chariots of God are myriads, even thousands upon thousands; the Lord is among them, as in Sinai, in holiness.
17 Los carros de Dios son veinte mil, [y más] millares de ángeles. El Señor entre ellos, [como] en Sinaí, [así] en el santuario.
17 The chariots of God are tens of thousands and thousands of thousands. The Lord is among them, from Sinai, into the sanctuary.
18 (68-19) Thou hast ascended on high, Thou hast led captivity captive; Thou hast received gifts among men, yea, among the rebellious also, that the LORD God might dwell there.
18 Subiste á lo alto, cautivaste la cautividad, tomaste dones para los hombres, y también [para] los rebeldes, para que habite [entre ellos] JAH Dios.
18 You have ascended on high. You have led away captives. You have received gifts among people, yes, among the rebellious also, that Yah God might dwell there.
19 (68-20) Blessed be the Lord, day by day He beareth our burden, even the God who is our salvation. Selah
19 Bendito el Señor; cada día nos colma [de beneficios] el Dios de nuestra salud. (Selah.)
19 Blessed be the Lord, who daily bears our burdens, even the God who is our salvation. Selah.
20 (68-21) God is unto us a God of deliverances; and unto GOD the Lord belong the issues of death.
20 Dios, nuestro Dios ha de salvarnos; y de Dios Jehová es el librar de la muerte.
20 God is to us a God of deliverance. To Yahweh, the Lord, belongs escape from death.
21 (68-22) Surely God will smite through the head of His enemies, the hairy scalp of him that goeth about in his guiltiness.
21 Ciertamente Dios herirá la cabeza de sus enemigos, la cabelluda mollera del que camina en sus pecados.
21 But God will strike through the head of his enemies, the hairy scalp of such a one as still continues in his guiltiness.
22 (68-23) The Lord said: 'I will bring back from Bashan, I will bring them back from the depths of the sea;
22 El Señor dijo: De Basán haré volver, [te] haré volver de los profundos de la mar:
22 The Lord said, “I will bring you again from Bashan, I will bring you again from the depths of the sea,
23 (68-24) That thy foot may wade through blood, that the tongue of thy dogs may have its portion from thine enemies.'
23 Porque tu pie se enrojecerá de sangre de tus enemigos, y de ella la lengua de tus perros.
23 that you may crush them, dipping your foot in blood, that the tongues of your dogs may have their portion from your enemies.”
24 (68-25) They see Thy goings, O God, even the goings of my God, my King, in holiness.
24 Vieron tus caminos, oh Dios; los caminos de mi Dios, de mi Rey, en el santuario.
24 They have seen your processions, God, even the processions of my God, my King, into the sanctuary.
25 (68-26) The singers go before, the minstrels follow after, in the midst of damsels playing upon timbrels.
25 Los cantores iban delante, los tañedores detrás; en medio, las doncellas con adufes.
25 The singers went before, the minstrels followed after, among the ladies playing with tambourines,
26 (68-27) 'Bless ye God in full assemblies, even the Lord, ye that are from the fountain of Israel.'
26 Bendecid á Dios en congregaciones: al Señor, [vosotros de] la estirpe de Israel.
26 “Bless God in the congregations, even the Lord in the assembly of Israel!”
27 (68-28) There is Benjamin, the youngest, ruling them, the princes of Judah their council, the princes of Zebulun, the princes of Naphtali.
27 Allí estaba el joven Benjamín señoreador de ellos, los príncipes de Judá en su congregación, los príncipes de Zabulón, los príncipes de Nephtalí.
27 There is little Benjamin, their ruler, the princes of Judah, their council, the princes of Zebulun, and the princes of Naphtali.
28 (68-29) Thy God hath commanded thy strength; be strong, O God, Thou that hast wrought for us
28 Tu Dios ha ordenado tu fuerza; confirma, oh Dios, lo que has obrado en nosotros.
28 Your God has commanded your strength. Strengthen, God, that which you have done for us.
29 (68-30) Out of Thy temple at Jerusalem, whither kings shall bring presents unto Thee.
29 Por razón de tu templo en Jerusalem los reyes te ofrecerán dones.
29 Because of your temple at Jerusalem, kings shall bring presents to you.
30 (68-31) Rebuke the wild beast of the reeds, the multitude of the bulls, with the calves of the peoples, every one submitting himself with pieces of silver; He hath scattered the peoples that delight in war!
30 Reprime la reunión de gentes armadas, la multitud de toros con los becerros de los pueblos, [hasta que todos] se sometan con [sus] piezas de plata: disipa los pueblos que se complacen en la guerra.
30 Rebuke the wild animal of the reeds, the multitude of the bulls with the calves of the peoples. Trample under foot the bars of silver. Scatter the nations who delight in war.
31 (68-32) Nobles shall come out of Egypt; Ethiopia shall hasten to stretch out her hands unto God.
31 Vendrán príncipes de Egipto; Etiopía apresurará sus manos á Dios.
31 Princes shall come out of Egypt. Ethiopia shall hurry to stretch out her hands to God.
32 (68-33) Sing unto God, ye kingdoms of the earth; O sing praises unto the Lord; Selah
32 Reinos de la tierra, cantad á Dios, cantad al Señor (Selah);
32 Sing to God, you kingdoms of the earth! Sing praises to the Lord— Selah—
33 (68-34) To Him that rideth upon the heavens of heavens, which are of old; lo, He uttereth His voice, a mighty voice.
33 Al que cabalga sobre los cielos de los cielos que son de antiguo: he aquí á su voz dará voz de fortaleza.
33 to him who rides on the heaven of heavens, which are of old; behold, he utters his voice, a mighty voice.
34 (68-35) Ascribe ye strength unto God; His majesty is over Israel, and His strength is in the skies.
34 Atribuid fortaleza á Dios: sobre Israel es su magnificencia, y su poder está en los cielos.
34 Ascribe strength to God! His excellency is over Israel, his strength is in the skies.
35 (68-36) Awful is God out of thy holy places; the God of Israel, He giveth strength and power unto the people; blessed be God.
35 Terrible [eres], oh Dios, desde tus santuarios: el Dios de Israel, él da fortaleza y vigor á [su] pueblo. Bendito Dios.
35 You are awesome, God, in your sanctuaries. The God of Israel gives strength and power to his people. Praise be to God!
Cross references (35)
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- 1 Numbers 10:35; Isaiah 51:9–10; Isaiah 42:13–14; Psalm 44:26; Psalm 89:10
- 2 Micah 1:4; Hosea 13:3; Psalm 37:20; Revelation 6:16–17; Isaiah 9:18
- 3 Psalm 64:10; 1 Thessalonians 5:16; Psalm 100:1–2; Revelation 18:20; Psalm 95:1–2
- 4 Deuteronomy 33:26; Isaiah 12:4–6; Psalm 66:4; Psalm 104:3; Psalm 68:33
- 5 Psalm 10:14; Jeremiah 49:11; Deuteronomy 10:18; Psalm 82:3–4; Psalm 146:9
- 6 Psalm 113:9; Psalm 69:33; Psalm 107:10; Isaiah 61:1; Psalm 107:14
- 7 Exodus 13:21; Judges 5:4; Judges 4:14; Habakkuk 3:12–13; Micah 2:13
- 8 Exodus 19:18; Exodus 19:16; Judges 5:4–5; Deuteronomy 5:23–25; Hebrews 12:26
- 9 Deuteronomy 11:14; Ezekiel 34:26; Psalm 65:9–13; Psalm 78:24–27; Deuteronomy 11:10–12
- 10 Deuteronomy 26:9–10; Psalm 74:19; Matthew 11:5; 1 Samuel 2:8; Luke 1:53
- 11 Exodus 15:20; Psalm 40:3; Psalm 68:25; Exodus 17:9–16; Judges 4:6–5:31
- 12 Joshua 10:16; Judges 5:19; Revelation 19:17–20; Joshua 12:7–24; 1 Samuel 30:24
- 13 Genesis 49:14; Psalm 105:37; Judges 5:16; Titus 3:3; Revelation 1:5–6
- 14 Isaiah 1:18; Revelation 19:14–21; Judges 2:7; Judges 9:48; Joshua 10:10–43
- 15 Psalm 87:1–2; Psalm 2:6; Psalm 78:68–69; Micah 7:14; Deuteronomy 3:10
- 16 Deuteronomy 12:5; Psalm 132:13–14; Revelation 21:2–3; Hebrews 12:22–23; 1 Kings 9:3
- 17 Deuteronomy 33:2; Daniel 7:10; Revelation 5:11; Revelation 9:16; Habakkuk 3:8
- 18 Ephesians 4:8–10; Revelation 21:3; 2 Corinthians 6:16; 1 Peter 3:22; Psalm 110:1
- 19 Isaiah 46:4; Lamentations 3:23; Ephesians 1:3; Psalm 55:22; Psalm 103:1–22
- 20 Deuteronomy 32:39; Revelation 1:18; Isaiah 12:2; John 5:21; 1 Samuel 2:6
- 21 Habakkuk 3:13; Psalm 7:12; Luke 13:5; Psalm 110:6; Revelation 2:14–16
- 22 Numbers 21:33; Ezekiel 36:24; Exodus 14:22; Isaiah 51:10–11; Amos 9:2–3
- 23 1 Kings 21:19; Psalm 58:10; 1 Kings 22:38; Revelation 19:17–21; 2 Kings 9:33–37
- 24 Psalm 47:5–7; 1 Chronicles 15:16–24; 2 Samuel 6:12–17; 1 Chronicles 13:8; Psalm 24:7–10
- 25 1 Chronicles 13:8; Judges 11:34; Exodus 15:20; Revelation 14:2–3; Revelation 15:2–3
- 26 Isaiah 48:1; Deuteronomy 33:28; Psalm 111:1; Proverbs 5:16; Psalm 26:12
- 27 1 Samuel 9:21; 1 Chronicles 12:16; Psalm 60:7; Isaiah 11:13; Judges 21:6–25
- 28 Psalm 138:8; Psalm 71:3; Philippians 1:6; Isaiah 40:31; 2 Corinthians 12:9–10
- 29 1 Kings 10:10; Psalm 76:11; 1 Chronicles 29:3; Isaiah 60:6–11; Isaiah 18:7
- 30 Psalm 22:12–13; Romans 7:22; Psalm 89:10; Psalm 18:44; Isaiah 37:1–38
- 31 Isaiah 45:14; Zephaniah 3:10; Acts 8:27–40; Isaiah 19:18–25; Psalm 44:20
- 32 Deuteronomy 32:43; Romans 15:10–11; Psalm 67:2–5; Psalm 117:1–2; Revelation 15:4
- 33 Psalm 18:10; Psalm 104:3; Psalm 68:4; 1 Kings 8:27; Revelation 11:19
- 34 Revelation 19:6; 1 Chronicles 16:28–29; 2 Peter 1:17; Psalm 150:1; Psalm 96:6–8
- 35 Psalm 29:11; Colossians 1:11; Philippians 4:13; Isaiah 40:29; Psalm 65:5
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