Psa 68:22 | MHM | STEP | Redemption of God's People; Duties Enforced by the Discoveries of Grace These verses show God’s promise to save His people and defeat their enemies. The psalmist reminds us to trust God because He has helped before and will do so again. He also describes how people should respond with worship, praise, and unity, especially when they see God’s power and grace. Finally, the psalmist speaks about how even people from distant nations will come to honor God because of His mighty works. v. 22–23 : God promises to rescue His people and give them victory. The Lord said, I will bring again from Bashan, I will bring my people again from the depths of the sea (Psalm 68:22 ). This means God will save His people from great danger, just as He did when He brought Israel out of Egypt and through hard battles into the Promised Land. God will also defeat their enemies, so much so that thy foot may be dipped in the blood of thy enemies, and the tongue of thy dogs in the same (Psalm 68:23 ). This is a picture of complete victory and is also a sign of Christ’s victory over sin and death (Revelation 14:20 ).

‏ Psalms 68:22

Redemption of God's People; Duties Enforced by the Discoveries of Grace

These verses show God’s promise to save His people and defeat their enemies. The psalmist reminds us to trust God because He has helped before and will do so again. He also describes how people should respond with worship, praise, and unity, especially when they see God’s power and grace. Finally, the psalmist speaks about how even people from distant nations will come to honor God because of His mighty works.

v. 22–23: God promises to rescue His people and give them victory. The Lord said, I will bring again from Bashan, I will bring my people again from the depths of the sea (Psalm 68:22 ^a). This means God will save His people from great danger, just as He did when He brought Israel out of Egypt and through hard battles into the Promised Land. God will also defeat their enemies, so much so that thy foot may be dipped in the blood of thy enemies, and the tongue of thy dogs in the same (Psalm 68:23 ^b). This is a picture of complete victory and is also a sign of Christ’s victory over sin and death (Revelation 14:20 ^c).