Psalms 68:9 net — O God, you cause abundant showers to fall on your chosen people. When they are tired, you sustain them,

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"O God, you cause abundant showers to fall on your chosen people. When they are tired, you sustain them,"

— Psalms 68:9, NET Bible

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Psalms 68 — Context

6

God settles those who have been deserted in their own homes; he frees prisoners and grants them prosperity. But sinful rebels live in the desert.

7

O God, when you lead your people into battle, when you march through the wastelands,(Selah)

8

the earth shakes, yes, the heavens pour down rain before God, the God of Sinai, before God, the God of Israel.

9

O God, you cause abundant showers to fall on your chosen people. When they are tired, you sustain them,

10

for you live among them. You sustain the oppressed with your good blessings, O God.

11

The Lord speaks; many, many women spread the good news.

12

Kings leading armies run away– they run away! The lovely lady of the house divides up the loot.

Psalms 68:9 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Psalms 68:9 say?
Psalms 68:9 in the NET Bible reads: “O God, you cause abundant showers to fall on your chosen people. When they are tired, you sustain them,”
Where is Psalms 68:9 in the Bible?
Psalms 68:9 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Psalms, chapter 68, verse 9.
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 68:9.
What translation should I read Psalms 68:9 in?
Psalms 68:9 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 68:9?
Psalms 68:9 reads (NET): “O God, you cause abundant showers to fall on your chosen people. When they are tired, you sustain them,” 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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