Psalms 68:2

Save me, O God, for the waters have entered, even to my soul.

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In The King James Version

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.

In Context

1Unto the end. For those who will be changed: of David.

3I have become stuck in a deep quagmire, and there is no firm footing. I have arrived at the height of the sea, and a tempest has overwhelmed me.

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Cross References

2 Samuel 10:13And so, Joab, and the people who were with him, undertook the conflict against the Syrians, who immediately fled before their face.

Psalms 76:7And I meditated in the night with my heart, and I was distressed, and I examined my spirit.

Psalms 97:5Sing psalms to the Lord with stringed instruments, with strings and the voice of a psalmist,

Isaiah 33:3From the voice of the Angel, the people fled. And from your exultation, the nations were scattered.

Jeremiah 46:15Why have your strong ones decayed? They have not stood firm, because the Lord has overthrown them.

Matthew Henry on Psalms 68:2-7

Prayer for the Dispersion of God's Enemies. 1 Let God arise, let his enemies be scattered: let them also that hate him flee before him. 2 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. 3 But let the righteous be glad; let them rejoice before God: yea, let them exceedingly rejoice. 4 Sing unto God, sing praises to his name: extol him that rideth upon the heavens by his name JAH, and rejoice before him. 5 A father of the fatherless, and a… Read the whole commentary →

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