Psalms 68:2 net — As smoke is driven away by the wind, so you drive them away. As wax melts before fire, so the wicked are destroyed befo…

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"As smoke is driven away by the wind, so you drive them away. As wax melts before fire, so the wicked are destroyed before God."

— Psalms 68:2, NET Bible

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Psalms 68 — Context

1

For the music director; by David, a psalm, a song. God springs into action! His enemies scatter; his adversaries run from him.

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As smoke is driven away by the wind, so you drive them away. As wax melts before fire, so the wicked are destroyed before God.

3

But the godly are happy; they rejoice before God and are overcome with joy.

4

Sing to God! Sing praises to his name! Exalt the one who rides on the clouds! For the LORD is his name! Rejoice before him!

5

He is a father to the fatherless and an advocate for widows. God rules from his holy dwelling place.

Psalms 68:2 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Psalms 68:2 say?
Psalms 68:2 in the NET Bible reads: “As smoke is driven away by the wind, so you drive them away. As wax melts before fire, so the wicked are destroyed 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 (NET): “As smoke is driven away by the wind, so you drive them away. As wax melts before fire, so the wicked are destroyed 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.
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