Let the poor see and rejoice. Seek God, and your soul will live.
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For the Lord has heard the poor, and he has not despised his prisoners.
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Let the heavens and the earth praise him: the sea, and everything that crawls in it.
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For God will save Zion, and the cities of Judah will be built up. And they will dwell there, and they will acquire it by inheritance.
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And the offspring of his servants will possess it; and those who love his name will dwell in it.
Psalms 68:36 — Frequently Asked Questions
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What does Psalms 68:36 say?
Psalms 68:36 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “For God will save Zion, and the cities of Judah will be built up. And they will dwell there, and they will acquire it by inheritance. ”
Where is Psalms 68:36 in the Bible?
Psalms 68:36 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Psalms, chapter 68, verse 36.
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 68:36.
What translation should I read Psalms 68:36 in?
Psalms 68:36 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 68:36?
Psalms 68:36 reads (CPDV): “For God will save Zion, and the cities of Judah will be built up. And they will dwell there, and they will acquire it by inheritance. ” 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.