Psalms 68:34

What does Psalms 68:34 mean?

A plain-English look at Psalms 68:34 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

Ascribe ye strength unto God: His excellency is over Israel, And his strength is in the skies.

KJV

King James Version · 1611

Ascribe ye strength unto God: his excellency is over Israel, and his strength is in the clouds.

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

Ascribe ye strength unto God: His excellency is over Israel, And his strength is in the skies.

BBE

Bible in Basic English · 1949

Make clear that strength is God's: he is lifted up over Israel, and his power is in the clouds.

YLT

Young's Literal Translation · 1862

Ascribe ye strength to God, Over Israel <FI>is<Fi> His excellency, and His strength in the clouds.

DRA

Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752

For the Lord hath heard the poor: and hath not despised his prisoners.

DBY

Darby Bible · 1890

Ascribe ye strength untoGod: his excellency is over Israel, and his strength is in the clouds.

Context

v.33To him that rideth upon the heaven of heavens, which are of old; Lo, he uttereth his voice, a mighty voice.

v.34This passage

v.35O God, thou art terrible out of thy holy places: The God of Israel, he giveth strength and power unto his people. Blessed be God.

Cross references

Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

  • Deuteronomy 33:26

    There is none like unto God, O Jeshurun, Who rideth upon the heavens for thy help, And in his excellency on the skies.

  • Revelation 19:6

    And I heard as it were the voice of a great multitude, and as the voice of many waters, and as the voice of mighty thunders, saying, Hallelujah: for the Lord our God, the Almighty, reigneth.

  • Psalms 29:1

    Ascribe unto Jehovah, O ye sons of the mighty, Ascribe unto Jehovah glory and strength.

  • 2 Peter 1:17

    For he received from God the Father honor and glory, when there was borne such a voice to him by the Majestic Glory, This is my beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased:

  • 1 Chronicles 16:28

    Ascribe unto Jehovah, ye kindreds of the peoples, Ascribe unto Jehovah glory and strength;

  • Psalms 150:1

    Praise ye Jehovah. Praise God in his sanctuary: Praise him in the firmament of his power.

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