Psalm 68:1
βLet God arise, let his enemies be scattered: let them also that hate him flee before him.β
KJV
Read in Psalm 68Meaning
The psalm opens with victory language that places decisive judgment with God rather than the worshiper.
God rises, enemies scatter, and the vulnerable find a home
The opening joins divine victory with joy, worship, care for orphans and widows, and a home for the isolated.
Read carefully
The subject of the action is God; the verse does not authorize contemporary violence.
Reflection
Seek lawful protection and entrust ultimate judgment to God.