Psa 68:1 | MHM | STEP | God Arises to Scatter His Enemies and Care for His People In this section, David prays for God to show His power and glory. He asks God to defeat His enemies and bring joy to His people. David also praises God’s greatness and kindness, showing that God is both powerful and caring. These verses remind us that God is not only mighty but also full of compassion for those who are weak or alone. v. 1–2 : David prays, Let God arise, let his enemies be scattered (Psalm 68:1 ). He asks God to stand up like a judge or a general who defeats His enemies. David wants God’s enemies to run away, like smoke blown away by the wind or wax melting before fire. This prayer is also a reminder of Moses’s words and points forward to Jesus, who wins victory over all evil (2 Peter 3:7; 2 Thessalonians 1:8 ). The wicked cannot win against God, and those who fight against Him will be destroyed.

‏ Psalms 68:1

God Arises to Scatter His Enemies and Care for His People

In this section, David prays for God to show His power and glory. He asks God to defeat His enemies and bring joy to His people. David also praises God’s greatness and kindness, showing that God is both powerful and caring. These verses remind us that God is not only mighty but also full of compassion for those who are weak or alone.

v. 1–2: David prays, Let God arise, let his enemies be scattered (Psalm 68:1 ^a). He asks God to stand up like a judge or a general who defeats His enemies. David wants God’s enemies to run away, like smoke blown away by the wind or wax melting before fire. This prayer is also a reminder of Moses’s words and points forward to Jesus, who wins victory over all evil (2 Peter 3:7; 2 Thessalonians 1:8 ^b). The wicked cannot win against God, and those who fight against Him will be destroyed.