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Psalm 68:3–6

But may the righteous be glad

and rejoicev before God;

may they be happy and joyful.

Sing to God, sing in praise of his name,w

extol him who rides on the cloudsb x;

rejoice before him—his name is the Lord.y

A father to the fatherless,z a defender of widows,a

is God in his holy dwelling.b

God sets the lonelyc in families,c d

he leads out the prisonerse with singing;

but the rebellious live in a sun-scorched land.f

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Psalm 68:3–6 — English Standard Version (ESV)

But the righteous shall be glad;

they shall exult before God;

they shall be jubilant with joy!

Sing to God, sing praises to his name;

lift up a song to him who rides through the deserts;

his name is the Lord;

exult before him!

Father of the fatherless and protector of widows

is God in his holy habitation.

God settles the solitary in a home;

he leads out the prisoners to prosperity,

but the rebellious dwell in a parched land.

Psalm 68:3–6 — King James Version (KJV 1900)

But let the righteous be glad; let them rejoice before God:

Yea, let them exceedingly rejoice.

Sing unto God, sing praises to his name:

Extol him that rideth upon the heavens

By his name JAH, and rejoice before him.

A father of the fatherless, and a judge of the widows,

Is God in his holy habitation.

God setteth the solitary in families:

He bringeth out those which are bound with chains:

But the rebellious dwell in a dry land.

Psalm 68:3–6 — New Living Translation (NLT)

But let the godly rejoice.

Let them be glad in God’s presence.

Let them be filled with joy.

Sing praises to God and to his name!

Sing loud praises to him who rides the clouds.

His name is the Lord

rejoice in his presence!

Father to the fatherless, defender of widows—

this is God, whose dwelling is holy.

God places the lonely in families;

he sets the prisoners free and gives them joy.

But he makes the rebellious live in a sun-scorched land.

Psalm 68:3–6 — The New King James Version (NKJV)

But let the righteous be glad;

Let them rejoice before God;

Yes, let them rejoice exceedingly.

Sing to God, sing praises to His name;

Extol Him who rides on the clouds,

By His name Yah,

And rejoice before Him.

A father of the fatherless, a defender of widows,

Is God in His holy habitation.

God sets the solitary in families;

He brings out those who are bound into prosperity;

But the rebellious dwell in a dry land.

Psalm 68:3–6 — New Century Version (NCV)

But those who do right should be glad

and should rejoice before God;

they should be happy and glad.

Sing to God; sing praises to his name.

Prepare the way for him

who rides through the desert,

whose name is the Lord.

Rejoice before him.

God is in his holy Temple.

He is a father to orphans,

and he defends the widows.

God gives the lonely a home.

He leads prisoners out with joy,

but those who turn against God will live in a dry land.

Psalm 68:3–6 — American Standard Version (ASV)

But let the righteous be glad; let them exult before God:

Yea, let them rejoice with gladness.

Sing unto God, sing praises to his name:

Cast up a highway for him that rideth through the deserts;

His name is Jehovah; and exult ye before him.

A father of the fatherless, and a judge of the widows,

Is God in his holy habitation.

God setteth the solitary in families:

He bringeth out the prisoners into prosperity;

But the rebellious dwell in a parched land.

Psalm 68:3–6 — 1890 Darby Bible (DARBY)

But the righteous shall rejoice: they shall exult before God and be glad with joy. Sing unto God, sing forth his name; cast up a way for him that rideth in the deserts: his name is Jah; and rejoice before him. A father of the fatherless, and a judge of the widows, is God in his holy habitation. God maketh the solitary into families; those that were bound he bringeth out into prosperity: but the rebellious dwell in a parched land.

Psalm 68:3–6 — GOD’S WORD Translation (GW)

But let righteous people rejoice. 

Let them celebrate in God’s presence. 

Let them overflow with joy. 

Sing to God; make music to praise his name. 

Make a highway for him to ride through the deserts.

The Lord is his name. 

Celebrate in his presence. 

The God who is in his holy dwelling place 

is the father of the fatherless and the defender of widows. 

God places lonely people in families. 

He leads prisoners out of prison into productive lives, 

but rebellious people must live in an unproductive land. 

Psalm 68:3–6 — The Holman Christian Standard Bible (HCSB)

But the righteous are glad;

they rejoice before God and celebrate with joy.

Sing to God! Sing praises to His name.

Exalt Him who rides on the clouds —

His name is Yahweh —and rejoice before Him.

God in His holy dwelling is

a father of the fatherless

and a champion of widows.

God provides homes for those who are deserted.

He leads out the prisoners to prosperity,

but the rebellious live in a scorched land.

Psalm 68:3–6 — The New Revised Standard Version (NRSV)

But let the righteous be joyful;

let them exult before God;

let them be jubilant with joy.

Sing to God, sing praises to his name;

lift up a song to him who rides upon the clouds—

his name is the Lord

be exultant before him.

Father of orphans and protector of widows

is God in his holy habitation.

God gives the desolate a home to live in;

he leads out the prisoners to prosperity,

but the rebellious live in a parched land.

Psalm 68:3–6 — The Lexham English Bible (LEB)

But the righteous will be glad; they will exalt before God,

and will rejoice with joy.

Sing to God, sing praises to his name.

Lift up a song to the rider on the clouds—his name is Yah—

and rejoice before him.

A father to orphans and a judge for widows

is God in his holy habitation.

God settles the lonely in a home;

he brings prisoners out into prosperity.

But the rebellious abide in a barren land.

Psalm 68:3–6 — New International Reader’s Version (1998) (NIrV)

But may those who do what is right be glad

and filled with joy when they are with him.

May they be happy and joyful.

Sing to God. Sing praise to his name.

Lift up a song to the One who rides on the clouds.

His name is the Lord.

Be glad when you are with him.

God is in his holy temple.

He is a father to those whose fathers have died.

He takes care of women whose husbands have died.

God gives lonely people a family.

He sets prisoners free, and they go out singing.

But those who refuse to obey him

live in a land that is baked by the sun.

Psalm 68:3–6 — New American Standard Bible: 1995 Update (NASB95)

But let the righteous be glad; let them exult before God;

Yes, let them rejoice with gladness.

Sing to God, sing praises to His name;

Lift up a song for Him who rides through the deserts,

Whose name is the Lord, and exult before Him.

A father of the fatherless and a judge for the widows,

Is God in His holy habitation.

God makes a home for the lonely;

He leads out the prisoners into prosperity,

Only the rebellious dwell in a parched land.


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