Psalms 67:2 cpdv — May God rise up, and may his enemies be scattered, and may those who hate him flee from before his face.

Catholic Public Domain Version

" May God rise up, and may his enemies be scattered, and may those who hate him flee from before his face. "

— Psalms 67:2, Catholic Public Domain Version

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Psalms 67 — Context

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Unto the end. A Canticle Psalm of David himself.

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May God rise up, and may his enemies be scattered, and may those who hate him flee from before his face.

3

Just as smoke vanishes, so may they vanish. Just as wax flows away before the face of fire, so may sinners pass away before the face of God.

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And so, let the just feast, and let them exult in the sight of God and be delighted in gladness.

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Sing to God, sing a psalm to his name. Make a path for him, who ascends over the west. The Lord is his name. Exult in his sight; they will be stirred up before his face,

Psalms 67:2 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Psalms 67:2 say?
Psalms 67:2 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “ May God rise up, and may his enemies be scattered, and may those who hate him flee from before his face. ”
Where is Psalms 67:2 in the Bible?
Psalms 67:2 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Psalms, chapter 67, verse 2.
Who wrote Psalms?
Psalms is traditionally attributed to Multiple authors (David, Asaph, the sons of Korah, Solomon, Moses, others). Approximately 73 psalms are attributed to David; others to Asaph, the sons of Korah, Solomon, Moses, Heman, and Ethan; the remainder are anonymous. It was written c. 1410–430 BC.
What is the book of Psalms about?
The Psalms are the prayer book and hymnal of God's people, gathering a thousand years of inspired song — praise, lament, thanksgiving, confession, and royal and messianic worship. Every emotion of the believing heart finds a voice here, and every voice finds its center in Christ.
What are the major themes of Psalms?
Psalms explores themes including Praise, Lament, Trust, Messiah, Refuge, Kingship. These themes shape the meaning and context of Psalms 67:2.
What translation should I read Psalms 67:2 in?
Psalms 67:2 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Psalms 67:2?
Psalms 67:2 reads (CPDV): “ May God rise up, and may his enemies be scattered, and may those who hate him flee from before his face. ” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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