Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version God sets the lonely in families, he leads out the prisoners with singing; but the rebellious live in a sun-scorched land. New Living Translation God places the lonely in families; he sets the prisoners free and gives them joy. But he makes the rebellious live in a sun-scorched land. English Standard Version God settles the solitary in a home; he leads out the prisoners to prosperity, but the rebellious dwell in a parched land. Berean Standard Bible God settles the lonely in families; He leads the prisoners out to prosperity, but the rebellious dwell in a sun-scorched land. King James Bible God setteth the solitary in families: he bringeth out those which are bound with chains: but the rebellious dwell in a dry land. New King James Version God sets the solitary in families; He brings out those who are bound into prosperity; But the rebellious dwell in a dry land. New American Standard Bible God makes a home for the lonely; He leads out the prisoners into prosperity, Only the rebellious live in parched lands. NASB 1995 God makes a home for the lonely; He leads out the prisoners into prosperity, Only the rebellious dwell in a parched land. NASB 1977 God makes a home for the lonely; He leads out the prisoners into prosperity, Only the rebellious dwell in a parched land. Legacy Standard Bible God causes the lonely to inhabit a home; He leads out the prisoners into prosperity, Only the rebellious dwell in a parched land. Amplified Bible God makes a home for the lonely; He leads the prisoners into prosperity, Only the stubborn and rebellious dwell in a parched land. Christian Standard Bible God provides homes for those who are deserted. He leads out the prisoners to prosperity, but the rebellious live in a scorched land. Holman Christian Standard Bible God provides homes for those who are deserted. He leads out the prisoners to prosperity, but the rebellious live in a scorched land. American Standard Version God setteth the solitary in families: He bringeth out the prisoners into prosperity; But the rebellious dwell in a parched land. Contemporary English Version You find families for those who are lonely. You set prisoners free and let them prosper, but all who rebel will live in a scorching desert. English Revised Version God setteth the solitary in families: he bringeth out the prisoners into prosperity: but the rebellious dwell in a parched land. GOD'S WORD® Translation God places lonely people in families. He leads prisoners out of prison into productive lives, but rebellious people must live in an unproductive land. Good News Translation He gives the lonely a home to live in and leads prisoners out into happy freedom, but rebels will have to live in a desolate land. International Standard Version God causes the lonely to dwell in families. He leads prisoners into prosperity, but rebels live on parched land. Majority Standard Bible God settles the lonely in families; He leads the prisoners out to prosperity, but the rebellious dwell in a sun-scorched land. NET Bible God settles those who have been deserted in their own homes; he frees prisoners and grants them prosperity. But sinful rebels live in the desert. New Heart English Bible God sets the lonely in families. He brings out the prisoners with singing, but the rebellious dwell in a sun-scorched land. Webster's Bible Translation God setteth the solitary in families: he bringeth out those who are bound with chains: but the rebellious dwell in a dry land. World English Bible God sets the lonely in families. He brings out the prisoners with singing, but the rebellious dwell in a sun-scorched land. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionGod—causing the lonely to dwell at home, "" Bringing out bound ones into prosperity, "" Only—the stubborn have inhabited a dry place. Young's Literal Translation God -- causing the lonely to dwell at home, Bringing out bound ones into prosperity, Only -- the refractory have inhabited a dry place. Smith's Literal Translation God setting the only ones in the house, bringing forth the bound into prosperities, but those turning away dwelt in a dry land. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleGod who maketh men of one manner to dwell in a house: Who bringeth out them that were bound in strength; in like manner them that provoke, that dwell in sepulchres. Catholic Public Domain Version New American Bible God gives a home to the forsaken, who leads prisoners out to prosperity, while rebels live in the desert. New Revised Standard Version God gives the desolate a home to live in; he leads out the prisoners to prosperity, but the rebellious live in a parched land. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleGod sets the solitary child in families; he triumphantly releases those who are bound with chains; but the rebellious dwell in waste places. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated God sets the only child in a house and he sends out prisoners into prosperity, and the rebels will dwell in the tombs. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917God maketh the solitary to dwell in a house; He bringeth out the prisoners into prosperity; The rebellious dwell but in a parched land. Brenton Septuagint Translation God settles the solitary in a house; leading forth prisoners mightily, also them that act provokingly, even them that dwell in tombs. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context God's Enemies Are Scattered…5A father of the fatherless, and a defender of the widows, is God in His holy habitation. 6God settles the lonely in families; He leads the prisoners out to prosperity, but the rebellious dwell in a sun-scorched land. 7O God, when You went out before Your people, when You marched through the wasteland, Selah… Cross References Isaiah 61:1 The Spirit of the Lord GOD is on Me, because the LORD has anointed Me to preach good news to the poor. He has sent Me to bind up the brokenhearted, to proclaim liberty to the captives and freedom to the prisoners, Luke 4:18 “The Spirit of the Lord is on Me, because He has anointed Me to preach good news to the poor. He has sent Me to proclaim liberty to the captives and recovery of sight to the blind, to release the oppressed, James 1:27 Pure and undefiled religion before our God and Father is this: to care for orphans and widows in their distress, and to keep oneself from being polluted by the world. Isaiah 49:9 to say to the prisoners, ‘Come out,’ and to those in darkness, ‘Show yourselves.’ They will feed along the pathways, and find pasture on every barren hill. Acts 12:7 Suddenly an angel of the Lord appeared and a light shone in the cell. He tapped Peter on the side and woke him up, saying, “Get up quickly.” And the chains fell off his wrists. Isaiah 42:7 to open the eyes of the blind, to bring prisoners out of the dungeon and those sitting in darkness out from the prison house. Matthew 25:36 I was naked and you clothed Me, I was sick and you looked after Me, I was in prison and you visited Me.’ Galatians 4:4-5 But when the time had fully come, God sent His Son, born of a woman, born under the law, / to redeem those under the law, that we might receive our adoption as sons. Exodus 22:22-24 You must not mistreat any widow or orphan. / If you do mistreat them, and they cry out to Me in distress, I will surely hear their cry. / My anger will be kindled, and I will kill you with the sword; then your wives will become widows and your children will be fatherless. Deuteronomy 10:18 He executes justice for the fatherless and widow, and He loves the foreigner, giving him food and clothing. Job 5:11 He sets the lowly on high, so that mourners are lifted to safety. 1 Samuel 2:8 He raises the poor from the dust and lifts the needy from the ash heap. He seats them among princes and bestows on them a throne of honor. For the foundations of the earth are the LORD’s, and upon them He has set the world. Psalm 113:7-9 He raises the poor from the dust and lifts the needy from the dump / to seat them with nobles, with the princes of His people. / He settles the barren woman in her home as a joyful mother to her children. Hallelujah! Isaiah 58:6 Isn’t this the fast that I have chosen: to break the chains of wickedness, to untie the cords of the yoke, to set the oppressed free and tear off every yoke? Jeremiah 7:6 if you no longer oppress the foreigner and the fatherless and the widow, and if you no longer shed innocent blood in this place or follow other gods to your own harm, Treasury of Scripture God sets the solitary in families: he brings out those which are bound with chains: but the rebellious dwell in a dry land. God Psalm 107:10,41 Such as sit in darkness and in the shadow of death, being bound in affliction and iron; … Psalm 113:9 He maketh the barren woman to keep house, and to be a joyful mother of children. Praise ye the LORD. 1 Samuel 2:5 They that were full have hired out themselves for bread; and they that were hungry ceased: so that the barren hath born seven; and she that hath many children is waxed feeble. families [heb. Psalm 107:10,14 Such as sit in darkness and in the shadow of death, being bound in affliction and iron; … Psalm 146:7 Which executeth judgment for the oppressed: which giveth food to the hungry. The LORD looseth the prisoners: Isaiah 61:1 The Spirit of the Lord GOD is upon me; because the LORD hath anointed me to preach good tidings unto the meek; he hath sent me to bind up the brokenhearted, to proclaim liberty to the captives, and the opening of the prison to them that are bound; the rebellious Psalm 107:34,40 A fruitful land into barrenness, for the wickedness of them that dwell therein… Deuteronomy 28:23,24 And thy heaven that is over thy head shall be brass, and the earth that is under thee shall be iron… Hosea 2:3 Lest I strip her naked, and set her as in the day that she was born, and make her as a wilderness, and set her like a dry land, and slay her with thirst. Jump to Previous Bound Causing Chains Dry Dwell Families Free Friends Gives Home House Lonely Makes Maketh Parched Prisoners Prosperity Puts Rebellious Sets Singing Solitary Sun-Scorched TurnedJump to Next Bound Causing Chains Dry Dwell Families Free Friends Gives Home House Lonely Makes Maketh Parched Prisoners Prosperity Puts Rebellious Sets Singing Solitary Sun-Scorched TurnedPsalm 68 1. A prayer at the removing of the ark4. An exhortation to praise God for his mercies 7. for his care of the church 19. for his great works God settles the lonely in families; This phrase highlights God's compassion and care for those who are isolated or marginalized. In biblical times, family was the primary social unit, providing support, protection, and identity. God's action of placing the lonely in families reflects His desire for community and belonging, reminiscent of His creation of Eve for Adam in Genesis 2:18, where it is stated that it is not good for man to be alone. This also foreshadows the New Testament concept of the church as a family of believers, as seen in passages like Ephesians 2:19, where believers are described as members of God's household. He leads the prisoners out to prosperity, but the rebellious dwell in a sun-scorched land. Persons / Places / Events 1. GodThe central figure in this verse, God is portrayed as a compassionate and just ruler who cares for the lonely and the oppressed. 2. The Lonely Individuals who are isolated or without family, whom God places into families, signifying His care and provision. 3. Prisoners Those who are bound or oppressed, whom God leads to prosperity, indicating liberation and blessing. 4. The Rebellious People who resist God's will, who are left to dwell in a barren, sun-scorched land, symbolizing desolation and judgment. 5. Sun-Scorched Land A metaphorical place of desolation and hardship, representing the consequences of rebellion against God. Teaching Points God's Compassionate ProvisionGod actively seeks to place the lonely in families, demonstrating His deep compassion and care for those who feel isolated or abandoned. Liberation and Prosperity God’s deliverance of prisoners to prosperity highlights His power to transform lives and bring freedom and abundance to those who are oppressed. Consequences of Rebellion The rebellious dwelling in a sun-scorched land serves as a warning of the spiritual and physical desolation that comes from resisting God’s will. Community and Belonging As believers, we are called to be instruments of God’s love by welcoming the lonely into our communities and providing support and fellowship. Trust in God's Justice Trusting in God’s justice means believing that He will ultimately reward the faithful and humble while allowing the consequences of rebellion to unfold.(6) Solitary . . .--This might refer to the childless (comp. Psalm 113:9), but it is better, in connection with the next clause, to think of the exiles scattered and dispersed, and who are by the Divine arm brought home. With chains.--The Hebrew word is peculiar to this passage, and is derived by the Rabbis from a root meaning to bind. Modern scholars give "to prosper" as the meaning of the root, and render, he bringeth the captives into prosperity. But.--Literally, only. Rebellious.--As in Psalm 66:7; stubborn, refractory. In a dry land.--Or, desert. It is natural, remembering the connection between the imagery of Psalm 68:4 and parts of the great prophet of the Return, to refer its expressions to those who were left behind in Babylon when the restoration took place. . . . Verse 6. - God setteth the solitary in families; or, in a home; i.e. gives "solitary ones" - outcasts, wanderers - a home to dwell in. The reference is to the settlement of the nomadic Israelites in Canaan. He bringeth out those which are bound (see Psalm 146:7, "The Lord looseth the prisoners;" and compare the many references to the "bondage" of Israel in Egypt). The Exodus is glanced at, but not exclusively. God "brings men out" from the tyranny of worldly oppressors, of ghostly enemies, and of their own lusts and sins. With chains; rather, into prosperity (Hengstenberg, Kay, Cheyne, Revised Version). But the rebellious dwell in a dry land. Rebels against God are not "brought out." They are left to dwell in the "dry land" of their own impenitence and self-will (comp. Numbers 14:29-35).Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew Godאֱלֹהִ֤ים ׀ (’ĕ·lō·hîm) Noun - masculine plural Strong's 430: gods -- the supreme God, magistrates, a superlative settles מ֘וֹשִׁ֤יב (mō·wō·šîḇ) Verb - Hifil - Participle - masculine singular Strong's 3427: To sit down, to dwell, to remain, to settle, to marry the lonely יְחִידִ֨ים ׀ (yə·ḥî·ḏîm) Adjective - masculine plural Strong's 3173: United, sole, beloved, lonely, the life in families; בַּ֗יְתָה (bay·ṯāh) Noun - masculine singular | third person feminine singular Strong's 1004: A house He leads מוֹצִ֣יא (mō·w·ṣî) Verb - Hifil - Participle - masculine singular Strong's 3318: To go, bring, out, direct and proxim the prisoners {out} אֲ֭סִירִים (’ă·sî·rîm) Noun - masculine plural Strong's 615: A bondman, prisoner to prosperity, בַּכּוֹשָׁר֑וֹת (bak·kō·wō·šā·rō·wṯ) Preposition-b, Article | Noun - feminine plural Strong's 3574: Prosperity, freedom but אַ֥ךְ (’aḵ) Adverb Strong's 389: A particle of affirmation, surely the rebellious ס֝וֹרֲרִ֗ים (sō·w·ră·rîm) Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine plural Strong's 5637: To turn away, be refractory dwell שָׁכְנ֥וּ (šā·ḵə·nū) Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person common plural Strong's 7931: To settle down, abide, dwell in a sun-scorched [land]. צְחִיחָֽה׃ (ṣə·ḥî·ḥāh) Noun - feminine singular Strong's 6707: A parched region, the desert Links Psalm 68:6 NIVPsalm 68:6 NLT Psalm 68:6 ESV Psalm 68:6 NASB Psalm 68:6 KJV Psalm 68:6 BibleApps.com Psalm 68:6 Biblia Paralela Psalm 68:6 Chinese Bible Psalm 68:6 French Bible Psalm 68:6 Catholic Bible OT Poetry: Psalm 68:6 God sets the lonely in families (Psalm Ps Psa.) |
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