Psalms 68:2
“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.”
Psalms 68:2 in 8 translations
- KJVKing 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.
- DRADouay–Rheims
- As smoke vanisheth, so let them vanish away: as wax melteth before the fire, so let the wicked perish at the presence of God.
- ASVAmerican Standard 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.
- DARBYDarby
- As smoke is driven, thou wilt drive them away; as wax melteth before the fire, the wicked shall perish at the presence of God.
- WEBThe World English Bible
- 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.
- YLTYoung's Literal Translation
- As the driving away of smoke Thou drivest away, As the melting of wax before fire, The wicked perish at the presence of God.
- BPVBiblePics Version
- Just as smoke is driven away, drive them away. As wax melts before the fire, let the wicked perish in the presence of God.
- BPVBiblePics Version
- Just as smoke is driven away, drive them away. As wax melts before the fire, let the wicked perish in the presence of God.
Context: Psalms 68
1{To the chief Musician, A Psalm or Song of David.} Let God arise, let his enemies be scattered: let them also that hate him flee before him.
2As smoke is driven away, so drive them away: as wax melteth before the fire, so let the wicked perish at the presence of God.
3But let the righteous be glad; let them rejoice before God: yea, let them exceedingly rejoice.
4Sing unto God, sing praises to his name: extol him that rideth upon the heavens by his name JAH, and rejoice before him.
About Psalms 68: A Song of Victory and Praise
Psalm 68 is a celebration of God's power and justice. It begins with a call for God to rise up and scatter His enemies, and then moves into a recollection of His past deliverances and blessings for His people. The psalmist praises God for His strength and compassion, and declares that He is the true King over all the earth.
Commentary
This psalm reminds us that God is not only powerful, but also just and merciful. He has shown His goodness to His people time and again, and we can trust in His faithfulness. The image of God as a warrior might strike us as unusual or even troubling, but we must remember that His battles are fought for the sake of righteousness and justice. When we face challenges or opposition in our own lives, we can look to this psalm as a reminder that God is on our side, and that we can trust in His victory.