Psalms 68:21

My soul has waited for reproach and misery; 1 And I waited for one to grieve with me, but there was none; 1 And for one to comfort me, but I found none. 1

Updated Brenton Septuagint

In The King James Version

But God shall wound the head of his enemies, and the hairy scalp of such an one as goeth on still in his trespasses.

In Context

20For thou knowest my reproach, 1 And my shame, and my confusion; 1 All that afflict me are before thee. 1

22They gave me also gall for my food, 1 And made me drink vinegar for my thirst. 1

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Cross References

Psalms 7:12God is a righteous judge, and strong, and patient, 1 Not inflicting vengeance every day. 1

Psalms 68:18And turn not away thy face from thy servant; 1 For I am afflicted: hear me speedily. 1

Psalms 110:6He has declared to his people the power of his works, 1 To give them the inheritance of the heathen. 1

Isaiah 12:2Behold, my God is my Savior; I will trust in him, and not be afraid: for the Lord is my glory and my praise, and is become my salvation.

Habakkuk 3:13Thou wentest forth for the salvation of thy people, 1 To save thine anointed: 1 Thou shalt bring death on the heads of transgressors; 1 Thou hast brought bands upon their neck. Pause. 1

Matthew Henry on Psalms 68:16-22

Glory of Zion; The King of Zion. 15 The hill of God is as the hill of Bashan; a high hill as the hill of Bashan. 16 Why leap ye, ye high hills? this is the hill which God desireth to dwell in; yea, the Lord will dwell in it for ever. 17 The chariots of God are twenty thousand, even thousands of angels: the Lord is among them, as in Sinai, in the holy place. 18 Thou hast ascended on high, thou hast led captivity captive: thou hast received gifts for men; yea, for the rebellious also, that the Lord God might dwell… Read the whole commentary →

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