Psalms 68:2 bbe — Let them be like smoke before the driving wind; as wax turning soft before the fire, so let them come to an end before…

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"Let them be like smoke before the driving wind; as wax turning soft before the fire, so let them come to an end before the power of God."

— Psalms 68:2, Bible in Basic English

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Psalms 68 — Context

Let God be seen, and let his haters be put to flight; let those who are against him be turned back before him.

Let them be like smoke before the driving wind; as wax turning soft before the fire, so let them come to an end before the power of God.

But let the upright be glad; let them have delight before God; let them be full of joy.

Make songs to God, make songs of praise to his name; make a way for him who comes through the waste lands; his name is Jah; be glad before him.

A father to those who have no father, a judge of the widows, is God in his holy place.

Psalms 68:2 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Psalms 68:2 say?

Psalms 68:2 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “Let them be like smoke before the driving wind; as wax turning soft before the fire, so let them come to an end before the power of God.”

Where is Psalms 68:2 in the Bible?

Psalms 68:2 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Psalms, chapter 68, 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 68:2.

What translation should I read Psalms 68:2 in?

Psalms 68:2 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 68:2?

Psalms 68:2 reads (BBE): “Let them be like smoke before the driving wind; as wax turning soft before the fire, so let them come to an end before the power of God.” 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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