Psalms 68:16 asv — Why look ye askance, ye high mountains, At the mountain which God hath desired for his abode? Yea, Jehovah will dwell i…

American Standard Version

"Why look ye askance, ye high mountains, At the mountain which God hath desired for his abode? Yea, Jehovah will dwell in it for ever. "

— Psalms 68:16, American Standard Version

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Psalms 68 — Context

13

When ye lie among the sheepfolds, It is asthe wings of a dove covered with silver, And her pinions with yellow gold.

14

When the Almighty scattered kings therein, It was as whenit snoweth in Zalmon.

15

A mountain of God is the mountain of Bashan; A high mountain is the mountain of Bashan.

16

Why look ye askance, ye high mountains, At the mountain which God hath desired for his abode? Yea, Jehovah will dwell in it for ever.

17

The chariots of God are twenty thousand, even thousands upon thousands: The Lord is among them, as in Sinai, in the sanctuary.

18

Thou hast ascended on high, thou hast led away captives; Thou hast received gifts among men, Yea, among the rebellious also, that Jehovah God might dwell with them.

19

Blessed be the Lord, who daily beareth our burden, Even the God who is our salvation. [Selah

Psalms 68:16 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Psalms 68:16 say?
Psalms 68:16 in the American Standard Version reads: “Why look ye askance, ye high mountains, At the mountain which God hath desired for his abode? Yea, Jehovah will dwell in it for ever. ”
Where is Psalms 68:16 in the Bible?
Psalms 68:16 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Psalms, chapter 68, verse 16.
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 68:16.
What translation should I read Psalms 68:16 in?
Psalms 68:16 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 68:16?
Psalms 68:16 reads (ASV): “Why look ye askance, ye high mountains, At the mountain which God hath desired for his abode? Yea, Jehovah will dwell in it for ever. ” 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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