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praise the LORD in the assembly of Israel.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/psalms/68.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />Praise God, all you people of Israel; praise the LORD, the source of Israel’s life.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/psalms/68.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />“Bless God in the great congregation, the LORD, O you who are of Israel’s fountain!”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/psalms/68.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />Bless God in the great congregation; bless the LORD from the fountain of Israel.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/psalms/68.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />Bless ye God in the congregations, <i>even</i> the Lord, from the fountain of Israel.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/psalms/68.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />Bless God in the congregations, The Lord, from the fountain of Israel.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/psalms/68.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />Bless God in the congregations, <i>Even</i> the LORD, <i>you who are</i> of the fountain of Israel.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/psalms/68.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />Bless God in the congregations, Even the LORD, you who are of the fountain of Israel.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/psalms/68.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />Bless God in the congregations, <i>Even</i> the LORD, <i>you who are</i> of the fountain of Israel.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/psalms/68.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />Bless God in the congregations, Yahweh, the fountain of Israel.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/psalms/68.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />Bless God in the congregations, [give thanks, gratefully praise Him], The LORD, <i>you who are</i> from [Jacob] the fountain of Israel.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/psalms/68.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Bless God in the assemblies; bless the LORD from the fountain of Israel.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/psalms/68.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Praise God in the assemblies; praise the LORD from the fountain of Israel. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/psalms/68.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />Bless ye God in the congregations, Even the Lord, ye that are of the fountain of Israel.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/psalms/68.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />They come shouting, "People of Israel, praise the LORD God!" <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/psalms/68.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />Bless ye God in the congregations, even the Lord, ye that are of the fountain of Israel.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/psalms/68.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />Thank God, the Lord, the source of Israel, with the choirs.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/psalms/68.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />"Praise God in the meeting of his people; praise the LORD, all you descendants of Jacob!" <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/psalms/68.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />Bless God in the great congregation, the LORD who is the fountain of Israel.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/psalms/68.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />Bless God in the great congregation; bless the LORD from the fountain of Israel.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/psalms/68.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />In your large assemblies praise God, the LORD, in the assemblies of Israel! <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/psalms/68.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />"Bless God in the congregations, even the Lord from the fountain of Israel."<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/psalms/68.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />Bless ye God in the congregations, even the Lord, from the fountain of Israel.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/psalms/68.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />“Bless God in the congregations, even the Lord in the assembly of Israel!” <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/psalms/68.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />In assemblies bless God, "" The Lord—from the fountain of Israel.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/psalms/68.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> In assemblies bless ye God, The Lord -- from the fountain of Israel.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/psalms/68.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />Praise ye God in the assemblies, Jehovah from the fountain of Israel.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/psalms/68.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />In the churches bless ye God the Lord, from the fountains of Israel. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/psalms/68.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br /><V 67:27>In the churches, bless the Lord God from the fountains of Israel.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/psalms/68.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />In your choirs, bless God; LORD, Israel’s fountain. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/psalms/68.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />“Bless God in the great congregation, the LORD, O you who are of Israel’s fountain!”<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/psalms/68.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />Bless God in the congregations, even the LORD, you that are of the fountain of Israel.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/psalms/68.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />And in the assemblies bless LORD JEHOVAH, the God who is the springs of Israel.<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/psalms/68.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />Bless ye God in full assemblies, Even the Lord, ye that are from the fountain of Israel.'<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/psalms/68.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />Praise God in the congregations, the Lord from the fountains of Israel.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/psalms/68-26.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/nFaD2oDhKPc?start=8035" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/psalms/68.htm">God's Enemies Are Scattered</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">25</span>The singers lead the way, the musicians follow after, among the maidens playing tambourines. <span class="reftext">26</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/1288.htm" title="1288: bā·rə·ḵū (V-Piel-Imp-mp) -- To kneel, bless. A primitive root; to kneel; by implication to bless God, and man; also to curse.">Bless</a> <a href="/hebrew/430.htm" title="430: ’ĕ·lō·hîm (N-mp) -- Plural of 'elowahh; gods in the ordinary sense; but specifically used of the supreme God">God</a> <a href="/hebrew/4721.htm" title="4721: bə·maq·hê·lō·wṯ (Prep-b:: N-fp) -- An assembly. Or maqhelah; from qahal; an assembly.">in the great congregation;</a> <a href="/hebrew/3068.htm" title="3068: Yah·weh (N-proper-ms) -- The proper name of the God of Israel. From hayah; self-Existent or Eternal; Jehovah, Jewish national name of God.">bless the LORD</a> <a href="/hebrew/4726.htm" title="4726: mim·mə·qō·wr (Prep-m:: N-msc) -- A spring, fountain. ">from the fountain</a> <a href="/hebrew/3478.htm" title="3478: yiś·rā·’êl (N-proper-ms) -- From sarah and 'el; he will rule as God; Jisrael, a symbolical name of Jacob; also of his posterity.">of Israel.</a> </span><span class="reftext">27</span>There is Benjamin, the youngest, ruling them, the princes of Judah in their company, the princes of Zebulun and of Naphtali.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/revelation/19-5.htm">Revelation 19:5</a></span><br />Then a voice came from the throne, saying: “Praise our God, all you who serve Him, and those who fear Him, small and great alike!”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/22-22.htm">Psalm 22:22</a></span><br />I will proclaim Your name to my brothers; I will praise You in the assembly.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/hebrews/2-12.htm">Hebrews 2:12</a></span><br />He says: “I will proclaim Your name to My brothers; I will sing Your praises in the assembly.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ephesians/5-19.htm">Ephesians 5:19</a></span><br />Speak to one another with psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs. Sing and make music in your hearts to the Lord,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/colossians/3-16.htm">Colossians 3:16</a></span><br />Let the word of Christ richly dwell within you as you teach and admonish one another with all wisdom, and as you sing psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs with gratitude in your hearts to God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/15-28.htm">1 Chronicles 15:28</a></span><br />So all Israel brought up the ark of the covenant of the LORD with shouting, with the sounding of rams’ horns and trumpets, and with cymbals and the music of harps and lyres.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_samuel/6-5.htm">2 Samuel 6:5</a></span><br />David and all the house of Israel were celebrating before the LORD with all kinds of wood instruments, harps, stringed instruments, tambourines, sistrums, and cymbals.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_chronicles/5-13.htm">2 Chronicles 5:13</a></span><br />The trumpeters and singers joined together to praise and thank the LORD with one voice. They lifted up their voices, accompanied by trumpets, cymbals, and musical instruments, in praise to the LORD: “For He is good; His loving devotion endures forever.” And the temple, the house of the LORD, was filled with a cloud<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/nehemiah/12-43.htm">Nehemiah 12:43</a></span><br />On that day they offered great sacrifices, rejoicing because God had given them great joy. The women and children also rejoiced, so that the joy of Jerusalem was heard from afar.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/12-5.htm">Isaiah 12:5</a></span><br />Sing to the LORD, for He has done glorious things. Let this be known in all the earth.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/42-10.htm">Isaiah 42:10</a></span><br />Sing to the LORD a new song—His praise from the ends of the earth—you who go down to the sea, and all that is in it, you islands, and all who dwell in them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/exodus/15-20.htm">Exodus 15:20-21</a></span><br />Then Miriam the prophetess, Aaron’s sister, took a tambourine in her hand, and all the women followed her with tambourines and dancing. / And Miriam sang back to them: “Sing to the LORD, for He is highly exalted; the horse and rider He has thrown into the sea.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/judges/5-1.htm">Judges 5:1-3</a></span><br />On that day Deborah and Barak son of Abinoam sang this song: / “When the princes take the lead in Israel, when the people volunteer, bless the LORD. / Listen, O kings! Give ear, O princes! I will sing to the LORD; I will sing praise to the LORD, the God of Israel.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/16-9.htm">1 Chronicles 16:9</a></span><br />Sing to Him, sing praises to Him; tell of all His wonders.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/95-1.htm">Psalm 95:1-2</a></span><br />Come, let us sing for joy to the LORD; let us shout to the Rock of our salvation! / Let us enter His presence with thanksgiving; let us make a joyful noise to Him in song.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">Bless you God in the congregations, even the Lord, from the fountain of Israel.</p><p class="hdg">Bless</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/107-32.htm">Psalm 107:32</a></b></br> Let them exalt him also in the congregation of the people, and praise him in the assembly of the elders.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/111-1.htm">Psalm 111:1</a></b></br> Praise ye the LORD. I will praise the LORD with <i>my</i> whole heart, in the assembly of the upright, and <i>in</i> the congregation.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/135-19.htm">Psalm 135:19-21</a></b></br> Bless the LORD, O house of Israel: bless the LORD, O house of Aaron: … </p><p class="hdg">from the fountain.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/deuteronomy/33-28.htm">Deuteronomy 33:28</a></b></br> Israel then shall dwell in safety alone: the fountain of Jacob <i>shall be</i> upon a land of corn and wine; also his heavens shall drop down dew.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/proverbs/5-16.htm">Proverbs 5:16</a></b></br> Let thy fountains be dispersed abroad, <i>and</i> rivers of waters in the streets.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/isaiah/48-1.htm">Isaiah 48:1</a></b></br> Hear ye this, O house of Jacob, which are called by the name of Israel, and are come forth out of the waters of Judah, which swear by the name of the LORD, and make mention of the God of Israel, <i>but</i> not in truth, nor in righteousness.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/psalms/26-12.htm">Assemblies</a> <a href="/psalms/40-10.htm">Assembly</a> <a href="/psalms/67-7.htm">Bless</a> <a href="/psalms/68-10.htm">Congregation</a> <a href="/psalms/26-12.htm">Congregations</a> <a href="/psalms/36-9.htm">Fountain</a> <a href="/psalms/68-3.htm">Full</a> <a href="/psalms/68-11.htm">Great</a> <a href="/psalms/68-8.htm">Israel</a> <a href="/psalms/68-17.htm">Israel's</a> <a href="/psalms/40-9.htm">Meeting</a> <a href="/psalms/68-19.htm">Praise</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/psalms/86-14.htm">Assemblies</a> <a href="/psalms/74-2.htm">Assembly</a> <a href="/psalms/72-15.htm">Bless</a> <a href="/psalms/74-2.htm">Congregation</a> <a href="/psalms/74-4.htm">Congregations</a> <a href="/psalms/74-15.htm">Fountain</a> <a href="/psalms/69-20.htm">Full</a> <a href="/psalms/68-27.htm">Great</a> <a href="/psalms/68-34.htm">Israel</a> <a href="/psalms/89-18.htm">Israel's</a> <a href="/psalms/74-4.htm">Meeting</a> <a href="/psalms/68-32.htm">Praise</a><div class="vheading2">Psalm 68</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/68-1.htm">A prayer at the removing of the ark</a></span><br><span class="reftext">4. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/68-4.htm">An exhortation to praise God for his mercies</a></span><br><span class="reftext">7. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/68-7.htm">for his care of the church</a></span><br><span class="reftext">19. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/68-19.htm">for his great works</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div><br /><br /> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> <br /><br /> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/psalms/68.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/psalms/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/psalms/68.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div><b>Bless God in the great congregation;</b><br>This phrase emphasizes the communal aspect of worship, highlighting the importance of gathering together as a body of believers to praise God. The "great congregation" refers to the assembly of God's people, which in the context of ancient Israel, would have been the nation gathered for worship at the temple in Jerusalem. This communal worship is a recurring theme in the Psalms (e.g., <a href="/psalms/22-22.htm">Psalm 22:22, 35</a>:18) and underscores the idea that worship is not just a private act but a corporate one. The call to "bless God" is an invitation to acknowledge His sovereignty, goodness, and faithfulness. In the New Testament, this concept is echoed in passages like <a href="/hebrews/10-25.htm">Hebrews 10:25</a>, which encourages believers not to forsake assembling together.<p><b>bless the LORD from the fountain of Israel.</b><br>The "fountain of Israel" can be understood both literally and metaphorically. Literally, it may refer to the physical source of water, which is vital for life and sustenance in the arid climate of Israel. Metaphorically, it represents the origin and source of the nation itself, as Israel is often depicted as a vine or a tree planted by God (<a href="/isaiah/5.htm">Isaiah 5:1-7</a>, <a href="/psalms/80-8.htm">Psalm 80:8-11</a>). The phrase suggests that the blessings and praises should flow from the very heart and source of the nation, acknowledging God as the origin of all blessings. This imagery also connects to the idea of God as the living water, a theme that is fulfilled in Jesus Christ, who offers living water to those who believe in Him (<a href="/john/4-10.htm">John 4:10-14</a>). The call to bless the LORD from this "fountain" signifies a recognition of God's provision and sustenance, both physically and spiritually, for His people.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/g/god.htm">God</a></b><br>The central figure of worship and blessing in this verse, highlighting His sovereignty and worthiness of praise.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_great_congregation.htm">The Great Congregation</a></b><br>Refers to the assembly of God's people, likely gathered for worship or a significant religious event.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_lord.htm">The Lord</a></b><br>Another reference to God, emphasizing His covenant relationship with Israel.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_fountain_of_israel.htm">The Fountain of Israel</a></b><br>Symbolic of the source or origin of Israel, possibly referring to the patriarchs or the spiritual heritage of the nation.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_corporate_worship.htm">The Importance of Corporate Worship</a></b><br>Worshiping God in the "great congregation" underscores the importance of gathering together as believers to praise and bless God. It is a communal act that strengthens faith and unity.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/r/recognizing_our_spiritual_heritage.htm">Recognizing Our Spiritual Heritage</a></b><br>"The fountain of Israel" reminds us of our spiritual roots and heritage. As Christians, we are grafted into the rich history of God's people, and we should honor and learn from it.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/b/blessing_god_in_all_circumstances.htm">Blessing God in All Circumstances</a></b><br>The call to "bless God" is not limited to times of prosperity but is a continual act of worship, acknowledging His goodness and sovereignty in every situation.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_role_of_leadership_in_worship.htm">The Role of Leadership in Worship</a></b><br>Leaders in the congregation have a responsibility to guide and encourage the assembly in blessing and worshiping God, setting an example of reverence and devotion.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/u/unity_in_diversity.htm">Unity in Diversity</a></b><br>The "great congregation" can be seen as a diverse group united in purpose. This reflects the church's call to embrace diversity while maintaining unity in Christ.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_psalm_68.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Psalm 68</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_does_faith_comfort_in_sadness.htm">How does God comfort the lonely?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/do_your_desires_align_with_god's_will.htm">How can one return after backsliding from faith?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/is_psalm_118_26_a_later_addition.htm">(Psalm 118:26) Can 'Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord' be reconciled with other Old Testament texts or is it a later theological addition?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/who_are_the_grigori_angels.htm">Who was Korah in the Bible?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/psalms/68.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(26) <span class= "bld">Bless ye.</span>--Apparently these words are part of the processional hymn. But in <a href="/judges/5-9.htm" title="My heart is toward the governors of Israel, that offered themselves willingly among the people. Bless you the LORD.">Judges 5:9</a> a similar outburst of praise appears to come from the poet.<p><span class= "bld">From the fountain of Israel.</span>--A comparison with <a href="/isaiah/48-1.htm" title="Hear you this, O house of Jacob, which are called by the name of Israel, and are come forth out of the waters of Judah, which swear by the name of the LORD, and make mention of the God of Israel, but not in truth, nor in righteousness.">Isaiah 48:1</a>; <a href="/isaiah/51-1.htm" title="Listen to me, you that follow after righteousness, you that seek the LORD: look to the rock from where you are hewn, and to the hole of the pit from where you are dig.">Isaiah 51:1</a>, certainly allows us to understand this <span class= "ital">in the congregations sprung from the head waters </span>(as we say) <span class= "ital">of the races, i.e., </span>the patriarchal ancestors. At the same time if there were any mode of taking the words literally instead of figuratively it would be preferable.<p><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/psalms/68.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 26.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">Bless ye God in the congregations, even the Lord, from the fountain of Israel.</span> This is probably the refrain of the hymn sung (comp. <a href="/exodus/15-21.htm">Exodus 15:21</a>; <a href="/2_chronicles/5-13.htm">2 Chronicles 5:13</a>; <a href="/ezra/3-11.htm">Ezra 3:11</a>). By "the fountain of Israel" is no doubt meant the sanctuary on Mount Zion - "the ever-living fountain of praise" (Kay). <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/psalms/68-26.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div><span class="word">Bless</span><br /><span class="heb">בָּרְכ֣וּ</span> <span class="translit">(bā·rə·ḵū)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Piel - Imperative - masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1288.htm">Strong's 1288: </a> </span><span class="str2">To kneel, to bless God, man, to curse</span><br /><br /><span class="word">God</span><br /><span class="heb">אֱלֹהִ֑ים</span> <span class="translit">(’ĕ·lō·hîm)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_430.htm">Strong's 430: </a> </span><span class="str2">gods -- the supreme God, magistrates, a superlative</span><br /><br /><span class="word">in the great congregation,</span><br /><span class="heb">בְּֽ֭מַקְהֵלוֹת</span> <span class="translit">(bə·maq·hê·lō·wṯ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-b | Noun - feminine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4721.htm">Strong's 4721: </a> </span><span class="str2">An assembly</span><br /><br /><span class="word">[bless] the Lord</span><br /><span class="heb">יְ֝הוָ֗ה</span> <span class="translit">(Yah·weh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3068.htm">Strong's 3068: </a> </span><span class="str2">LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel</span><br /><br /><span class="word">from the fountain</span><br /><span class="heb">מִמְּק֥וֹר</span> <span class="translit">(mim·mə·qō·wr)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-m | Noun - masculine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4726.htm">Strong's 4726: </a> </span><span class="str2">Something dug, a, source, of happiness, wisdom, progeny)</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of Israel.</span><br /><span class="heb">יִשְׂרָאֵֽל׃</span> <span class="translit">(yiś·rā·’êl)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3478.htm">Strong's 3478: </a> </span><span class="str2">Israel -- 'God strives', another name of Jacob and his desc</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/psalms/68-26.htm">Psalm 68:26 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/psalms/68-26.htm">Psalm 68:26 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/psalms/68-26.htm">Psalm 68:26 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/psalms/68-26.htm">Psalm 68:26 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/psalms/68-26.htm">Psalm 68:26 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/psalms/68-26.htm">Psalm 68:26 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/psalms/68-26.htm">Psalm 68:26 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/psalms/68-26.htm">Psalm 68:26 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/psalms/68-26.htm">Psalm 68:26 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/psalms/68-26.htm">Psalm 68:26 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/psalms/68-26.htm">OT Poetry: Psalm 68:26 Bless God in the congregations even (Psalm Ps Psa.) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/psalms/68-25.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Psalm 68:25"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Psalm 68:25" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/psalms/68-27.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Psalm 68:27"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Psalm 68:27" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>