Psalm 68:22–28

22 The Lord says, “I will bring them from Bashan;

I will bring them from the depths of the sea,

23 that your feet may wade in the blood of your foes,

while the tongues of your dogs have their share.”

24 Your procession, God, has come into view,

the procession of my God and King into the sanctuary.

25 In front are the singers, after them the musicians;

with them are the young women playing the timbrels.

26 Praise God in the great congregation;

praise the Lord in the assembly of Israel.

27 There is the little tribe of Benjamin, leading them,

there the great throng of Judah’s princes,

and there the princes of Zebulun and of Naphtali.

28 Summon your power, God;

show us your strength, our God, as you have done before.

22 The Lord said, I will bring again from Bashan,

I will bring my people again from the depths of the sea:

23 That thy foot may be dipped in the blood of thine enemies,

And the tongue of thy dogs in the same.

24 They have seen thy goings, O God;

Even the goings of my God, my King, in the sanctuary.

25 The singers went before, the players on instruments followed after;

Among them were the damsels playing with timbrels.

26 Bless ye God in the congregations,

Even the Lord, from the fountain of Israel.

27 There is little Benjamin with their ruler,

The princes of Judah and their council,

The princes of Zebulun, and the princes of Naphtali.

28 Thy God hath commanded thy strength:

Strengthen, O God, that which thou hast wrought for us.

22 The Lord says, “I will bring my enemies down from Bashan;

I will bring them up from the depths of the sea.

23 You, my people, will wash your feet in their blood,

and even your dogs will get their share!”

24 Your procession has come into view, O God—

the procession of my God and King as he goes into the sanctuary.

25 Singers are in front, musicians behind;

between them are young women playing tambourines.

26 Praise God, all you people of Israel;

praise the Lord, the source of Israel’s life.

27 Look, the little tribe of Benjamin leads the way.

Then comes a great throng of rulers from Judah

and all the rulers of Zebulun and Naphtali.

28 Summon your might, O God.

Display your power, O God, as you have in the past.

22 The Lord said, “I will bring back from Bashan,

I will bring them back from the depths of the sea,

23 That your foot may crush them in blood,

And the tongues of your dogs may have their portion from your enemies.”

24 They have seen Your procession, O God,

The procession of my God, my King, into the sanctuary.

25 The singers went before, the players on instruments followed after;

Among them were the maidens playing timbrels.

26 Bless God in the congregations,

The Lord, from the fountain of Israel.

27 There is little Benjamin, their leader,

The princes of Judah and their company,

The princes of Zebulun and the princes of Naphtali.

28 Your God has commanded your strength;

Strengthen, O God, what You have done for us.

22 The Lord said, “I will bring the enemy back from Bashan;

I will bring them back from the depths of the sea.

23 Then you can stick your feet in their blood,

and your dogs can lick their share.”

24 God, people have seen your victory march;

God my King marched into the holy place.

25 The singers are in front and the instruments are behind.

In the middle are the girls with the tambourines.

26 Praise God in the meeting place;

praise the Lord in the gathering of Israel.

27 There is the smallest tribe, Benjamin, leading them.

And there are the leaders of Judah with their group.

There also are the leaders of Zebulun and of Naphtali.

28 God, order up your power;

show the mighty power you have used for us before.

22 The Lord said, I will bring again from Bashan,

I will bring them again from the depths of the sea;

23 That thou mayest crush them, dipping thy foot in blood,

That the tongue of thy dogs may have its portion from thine enemies.

24 They have seen thy goings, O God,

Even the goings of my God, my King, into the sanctuary.

25 The singers went before, the minstrels followed after,

In the midst of the damsels playing with timbrels.

26 Bless ye God in the congregations,

Even the Lord, ye that are of the fountain of Israel.

27 There is little Benjamin their ruler,

The princes of Judah and their council,

The princes of Zebulun, the princes of Naphtali.

28 Thy God hath commanded thy strength:

Strengthen, O God, that which thou hast wrought for us.

22 The Lord said, I will bring again from Bashan, I will bring them again from the depth of the sea; 23 That thou mayest dip thy foot in blood: the tongue of thy dogs has its portion from enemies. 24 They have seen thy goings, O God, the goings of my •God, my King, in the sanctuary. 25 The singers went before, the players on stringed instruments after, in the midst of maidens playing on tabrets. 26 In the congregations bless ye God, the Lord, —ye from the fountain of Israel. 27 There is little Benjamin, their ruler; the princes of Judah, their company; the princes of Zebulun, the princes of Naphtali. 28 Thy God hath commanded thy strength: strengthen, O God, that which thou hast wrought for us.

22 The Lord said, “I will bring them back from Bashan. 

I will bring them back from the depths of the sea 

23 so that you, ⸤my people,⸥ may batheyour feet in blood 

and the tongues of your dogs 

may lick the blood of your enemies.” 

24 Your festival processions, O God, can be seen by everyone. 

They are the processions for my God, my king, into the holy place. 

25 The singers are in front. 

The musicians are behind them. 

The young women beating tambourines are between them. 

26 Thank God, the Lord, the source of Israel, with the choirs. 

27 Benjamin, the youngest, is leading them, 

⸤next⸥ the leaders of Judah with their noisy crowds, 

⸤then⸥ the leaders of Zebulun, 

⸤then⸥ the leaders of Naphtali. 

28 Your God has decided you will be strong. 

Display your strength, O God, 

as you have for us before. 

22 The Lord said, “I will bring them back from Bashan;

I will bring them back from the depths of the sea

23 so that your foot may wade in blood

and your dogs’ tongues may have their share

from the enemies.”

24 People have seen Your procession, God,

the procession of my God,

my King, in the sanctuary.

25 Singers lead the way,

with musicians following;

among them are young women

playing tambourines.

26 Praise God in the assemblies;

praise the Lord from the fountain of Israel.

27 There is Benjamin, the youngest, leading them,

the rulers of Judah in their assembly,

the rulers of Zebulun, the rulers of Naphtali.

28 Your God has decreed your strength.

Show Your strength, God,

You who have acted on our behalf.

22 The Lord said,

“I will bring them back from Bashan;

I will bring them back from the depths of the sea,

23 so that you may bathe your feet in blood,

so that the tongues of your dogs may have their share from the foe.”

24 Your solemn processions are seen, O God,

the processions of my God, my King, into the sanctuary—

25 the singers in front, the musicians last,

between them young women playing tambourines:

26 “Bless God in the great congregation,

the Lord, O you who are of Israel’s fountain!”

27 There is Benjamin, the least of them, in the lead,

the princes of Judah in a body,

the princes of Zebulun, the princes of Naphtali.

28 Summon your might, O God;

show your strength, O God, as you have done for us before.

22 The Lord said, “I will bring them back from Bashan;

I will bring them back from the depths of the sea,

23 so that your foot may shatter them bloody

for the tongues of your dogs to have their share from the enemies.”

24 They have seen your processions, O God,

the processions of my God, my king, distinctive in victory.

25 Singers went up front, those playing stringed instruments last,

between them young women playing tambourines.

26 Bless God in the assemblies,

Yahweh from the fountain of Israel.

27 There is little Benjamin ruling them,

with the princes of Judah in their throng,

the princes of Zebulun and the princes of Naphtali.

28 Your God has commanded your strength.

Show yourself strong, O God, by what you perform for us.

22 The Lord says, “I will bring your enemies from Bashan.

I will bring them up from the bottom of the sea.

23 Then your feet can wade in their blood.

The tongues of your dogs can lick up all the blood they want.”

24 God, those who worship you come marching into view.

My God and King, those who follow you have entered the sacred tent.

25 The singers are walking in front.

Next come those who play the music.

Young women playing tambourines are with them.

26 The leaders sing, “Praise God among all those who worship him.

Praise the Lord in the community of Israel.”

27 The little tribe of Benjamin leads the worshipers.

Next comes the great crowd of Judah’s princes.

Then come the princes of Zebulun and the princes of Naphtali.

28 God, show us your power.

Show us your strength.

God, do as you have done before.

22 The Lord said, “I will bring them back from Bashan.

I will bring them back from the depths of the sea;

23 That your foot may shatter them in blood,

The tongue of your dogs may have its portion from your enemies.”

24 They have seen Your procession, O God,

The procession of my God, my King, into the sanctuary.

25 The singers went on, the musicians after them,

In the midst of the maidens beating tambourines.

26 Bless God in the congregations,

Even the Lord, you who are of the fountain of Israel.

27 There is Benjamin, the youngest, ruling them,

The princes of Judah in their throng,

The princes of Zebulun, the princes of Naphtali.

28 Your God has commanded your strength;

Show Yourself strong, O God, who have acted on our behalf.