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[a]May God arise;
    may his enemies be scattered;
    may those who hate him flee before him.(A)
As the smoke is dispersed, disperse them;
    as wax is melted by fire,
    so may the wicked perish before God.(B)
Then the just will be glad;
    they will rejoice before God;
    they will celebrate with great joy.

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Footnotes

  1. 68:2 The opening line alluding to Nm 10:35 makes clear that God’s assistance in the period of the exodus and conquest is the model and assurance of all future divine help.

May you blow them away like smoke—(A)
    as wax melts(B) before the fire,
    may the wicked perish(C) before God.
But may the righteous be glad
    and rejoice(D) before God;
    may they be happy and joyful.

Sing to God, sing in praise of his name,(E)
    extol him who rides on the clouds[a](F);
    rejoice before him—his name is the Lord.(G)

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Footnotes

  1. Psalm 68:4 Or name, / prepare the way for him who rides through the deserts