Psalms 68:2 nasb — As smoke is driven away, so drive them away; As wax melts before the fire, So let the wicked perish before God.

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"As smoke is driven away, so drive them away; As wax melts before the fire, So let the wicked perish before God."

— Psalms 68:2, NASB

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“As smoke is driven away, so drive them away: as wax melteth before the fire, so let the wicked perish at the presence of God.”
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Psalms 68 — Context

Let God arise, let His enemies be scattered, And let those who hate Him flee before Him.

As smoke is driven away, so drive them away; As wax melts before the fire, So let the wicked perish before God.

But let the righteous be glad; let them exult before God; Yes, let them rejoice with gladness.

Sing to God, sing praises to His name; Lift up a song for Him who rides through the deserts, Whose name is the LORD, and exult before Him.

A father of the fatherless and a judge for the widows, Is God in His holy habitation.

Psalms 68:2 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Psalms 68:2 say?

Psalms 68:2 in the NASB reads: “As smoke is driven away, so drive them away; As wax melts before the fire, So let the wicked perish before 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 (NASB): “As smoke is driven away, so drive them away; As wax melts before the fire, So let the wicked perish before 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.

Psalms 68:2 nasb — As smoke is driven away, so drive them away; As wax melts before the fire, So let the wicked perish before God.

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