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For each day he carries us in his arms. Interlude<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/psalms/68.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />Blessed be the Lord, who daily bears us up; God is our salvation. Selah<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/psalms/68.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />Blessed be the Lord, who daily bears our burden, the God of our salvation. Selah<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/psalms/68.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />Blessed <i>be</i> the Lord, <i>who</i> daily loadeth us <i>with benefits, even</i> the God of our salvation. Selah.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/psalms/68.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />Blessed <i>be</i> the Lord, <i>Who</i> daily loads us <i>with benefits,</i> The God of our salvation! Selah</i><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/psalms/68.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />Blessed be the Lord, who daily bears our burden, The God <i>who</i> is our salvation. Selah<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/psalms/68.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />Blessed be the Lord, who daily bears our burden, The God who is our salvation. Selah.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/psalms/68.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />Blessed be the Lord, who daily bears our burden, The God <i>who</i> is our salvation. Selah.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/psalms/68.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />Blessed be the Lord, who daily bears our burden, The God <i>who</i> is our salvation. Selah.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/psalms/68.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />Blessed be the Lord, who bears our burden day by day, The God who is our salvation! Selah.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/psalms/68.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Blessed be the Lord! Day after day he bears our burdens; God is our salvation. Selah<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/psalms/68.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />May the Lord be praised! Day after day He bears our burdens; God is our salvation. Selah <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/psalms/68.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />Blessed be the Lord, who daily beareth our burden, Even the God who is our salvation. [Selah<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/psalms/68.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />We praise you, Lord God! You treat us with kindness day after day, and you rescue us. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/psalms/68.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />Blessed be the Lord, who daily beareth our burden, even the God who is our salvation. Selah<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/psalms/68.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />Thanks be to the Lord, who daily carries our burdens for us. God is our salvation. [Selah]<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/psalms/68.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />Praise the Lord, who carries our burdens day after day; he is the God who saves us. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/psalms/68.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />Blessed be the Lord who daily carries us. God is our deliverer.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/psalms/68.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />Blessed be the Lord, who daily bears our burden, the God of our salvation. Selah<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/psalms/68.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />The Lord deserves praise! Day after day he carries our burden, the God who delivers us. (Selah) <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/psalms/68.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />Blessed be the Lord, who daily bears our burdens, even the God who is our salvation. Selah.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/psalms/68.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />Blessed be the Lord, who daily loadeth us with benefits, even the God of our salvation. Selah.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/psalms/68.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />Blessed be the Lord, who daily bears our burdens, even the God who is our salvation. Selah. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/psalms/68.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />Blessed [is] the Lord, day by day He lays on us. God Himself [is] our salvation. Selah.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/psalms/68.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> Blessed is the Lord, day by day He layeth on us. God Himself is our salvation. Selah.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/psalms/68.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />Praised be Jehovah; day by day the God of our salvation will lift up to us. Silence.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/psalms/68.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />Blessed be the Lord day by day: the God of our salvation will make our journey prosperous to us. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/psalms/68.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br /><V 67:20>Blessed is the Lord, day after day. The God of our salvation will make our journey prosper for us.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/psalms/68.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />Blessed be the Lord day by day, God, our salvation, who carries us. <i>Selah</i> <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/psalms/68.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />Blessed be the Lord, who daily bears us up; God is our salvation. Selah<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/psalms/68.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />Blessed be the LORD, for he has chosen us as his heritage, even the God of our salvation.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/psalms/68.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />Blessed is LORD JEHOVAH every day, for God our Savior has chosen us as his inheritance; God is delivering us.<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/psalms/68.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />Blessed be the Lord, day by day He beareth our burden, Even the God who is our salvation. Selah <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/psalms/68.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />Blessed be the Lord God, blessed be the Lord daily; and the God of our salvation shall prosper us. Pause.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/psalms/68-19.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=7985" 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">18</span>You have ascended on high; You have led captives away. You have received gifts from men, even from the rebellious, that the LORD God may dwell there. <span class="reftext">19</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/1288.htm" title="1288: bā·rūḵ (V-Qal-QalPassPrtcpl-ms) -- To kneel, bless. A primitive root; to kneel; by implication to bless God, and man; also to curse.">Blessed be</a> <a href="/hebrew/136.htm" title="136: ’ă·ḏō·nāy (N-proper-ms) -- Lord. Am emphatic form of 'adown; the Lord.">the Lord,</a> <a href="/hebrew/3117.htm" title="3117: yō·wm (N-ms) -- Day. From an unused root meaning to be hot; a day, whether literal, or figurative.">who daily</a> <a href="/hebrew/3117.htm" title="3117: yō·wm (N-ms) -- Day. From an unused root meaning to be hot; a day, whether literal, or figurative."></a> <a href="/hebrew/6006.htm" title="6006: ya·‘ă·mās- (V-Qal-Imperf-3ms) -- To load, carry a load. Or mamas; a primitive root; to load, i.e. Impose a burden.">bears our burden,</a> <a href="/hebrew/lā·nū (Prep:: 1cp) -- "></a> <a href="/hebrew/410.htm" title="410: hā·’êl (Art:: N-ms) -- God, in pl. gods. Shortened from 'ayil; strength; as adjective, mighty; especially the Almighty.">the God</a> <a href="/hebrew/3444.htm" title="3444: yə·šū·‘ā·ṯê·nū (N-fsc:: 1cp) -- Salvation. Feminine passive participle of yasha'; something saved, i.e. deliverance; hence, aid, victory, prosperity.">of our salvation.</a> <a href="/hebrew/5542.htm" title="5542: se·lāh (Interjection) -- To lift up, exalt. From calah; suspension, i.e. Pause.">Selah</a> </span><span class="reftext">20</span>Our God is a God of deliverance; the Lord GOD is our rescuer from death.…<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="/ephesians/4-7.htm">Ephesians 4:7-8</a></span><br />Now to each one of us grace has been given according to the measure of the gift of Christ. / This is why it says: “When He ascended on high, He led captives away, and gave gifts to men.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/11-28.htm">Matthew 11:28-30</a></span><br />Come to Me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. / Take My yoke upon you and learn from Me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. / For My yoke is easy and My burden is light.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_peter/5-7.htm">1 Peter 5:7</a></span><br />Cast all your anxiety on Him, because He cares for you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_corinthians/1-3.htm">2 Corinthians 1:3-4</a></span><br />Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of compassion and the God of all comfort, / who comforts us in all our troubles, so that we can comfort those in any trouble with the comfort we ourselves have received from God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/philippians/4-19.htm">Philippians 4:19</a></span><br />And my God will supply all your needs according to His glorious riches in Christ Jesus.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/hebrews/13-5.htm">Hebrews 13:5-6</a></span><br />Keep your lives free from the love of money and be content with what you have, for God has said: “Never will I leave you, never will I forsake you.” / So we say with confidence: “The Lord is my helper; I will not be afraid. What can man do to me?”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/romans/8-32.htm">Romans 8:32</a></span><br />He who did not spare His own Son but gave Him up for us all, how will He not also, along with Him, freely give us all things?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/james/1-17.htm">James 1:17</a></span><br />Every good and perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of the heavenly lights, with whom there is no change or shifting shadow.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_corinthians/9-8.htm">2 Corinthians 9:8</a></span><br />And God is able to make all grace abound to you, so that in all things, at all times, having all that you need, you will abound in every good work.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/46-4.htm">Isaiah 46:4</a></span><br />Even to your old age, I will be the same, and I will bear you up when you turn gray. I have made you, and I will carry you; I will sustain you and deliver you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/63-9.htm">Isaiah 63:9</a></span><br />In all their distress, He too was afflicted, and the Angel of His Presence saved them. In His love and compassion He redeemed them; He lifted them up and carried them all the days of old.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/deuteronomy/33-25.htm">Deuteronomy 33:25-27</a></span><br />May the bolts of your gate be iron and bronze, and may your strength match your days.” / “There is none like the God of Jeshurun, who rides the heavens to your aid, and the clouds in His majesty. / The eternal God is your dwelling place, and underneath are the everlasting arms. He drives out the enemy before you, giving the command, ‘Destroy him!’<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/lamentations/3-22.htm">Lamentations 3:22-23</a></span><br />Because of the loving devotion of the LORD we are not consumed, for His mercies never fail. / They are new every morning; great is Your faithfulness!<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/40-29.htm">Isaiah 40:29-31</a></span><br />He gives power to the faint and increases the strength of the weak. / Even youths grow tired and weary, and young men stumble and fall. / But those who wait upon the LORD will renew their strength; they will mount up with wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not faint.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/exodus/19-4.htm">Exodus 19:4</a></span><br />‘You have seen for yourselves what I did to Egypt, and how I carried you on eagles’ wings and brought you to Myself.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">Blessed be the Lord, who daily loads us with benefits, even the God of our salvation. Selah.</p><p class="hdg">Blessed</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/72-17.htm">Psalm 72:17-19</a></b></br> His name shall endure for ever: his name shall be continued as long as the sun: and <i>men</i> shall be blessed in him: all nations shall call him blessed… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/103-1.htm">Psalm 103:1</a></b></br> <i>A Psalm</i> of David. Bless the LORD, O my soul: and all that is within me, <i>bless</i> his holy name.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/ephesians/1-3.htm">Ephesians 1:3</a></b></br> Blessed <i>be</i> the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who hath blessed us with all spiritual blessings in heavenly <i>places</i> in Christ:</p><p class="hdg">daily</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/32-7.htm">Psalm 32:7</a></b></br> Thou <i>art</i> my hiding place; thou shalt preserve me from trouble; thou shalt compass me about with songs of deliverance. Selah.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/139-17.htm">Psalm 139:17</a></b></br> How precious also are thy thoughts unto me, O God! how great is the sum of them!</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/lamentations/3-23.htm">Lamentations 3:23</a></b></br> <i>They are</i> new every morning: great <i>is</i> thy faithfulness.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/psalms/24-5.htm">Beareth</a> <a href="/job/39-1.htm">Bears</a> <a href="/psalms/13-6.htm">Benefits</a> <a href="/psalms/67-7.htm">Blessed</a> <a href="/psalms/66-11.htm">Burden</a> <a href="/psalms/66-11.htm">Burdens</a> <a href="/psalms/61-8.htm">Daily</a> <a href="/psalms/68-11.htm">Good</a> <a href="/psalms/68-4.htm">Praise</a> <a href="/psalms/67-2.htm">Salvation</a> <a href="/psalms/43-5.htm">Savior</a> <a href="/psalms/68-7.htm">Selah</a> <a href="/psalms/63-8.htm">Support</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/psalms/126-6.htm">Beareth</a> <a href="/proverbs/25-18.htm">Bears</a> <a href="/psalms/103-2.htm">Benefits</a> <a href="/psalms/68-35.htm">Blessed</a> <a href="/psalms/81-6.htm">Burden</a> <a href="/psalms/73-5.htm">Burdens</a> <a href="/psalms/72-15.htm">Daily</a> <a href="/psalms/69-13.htm">Good</a> <a href="/psalms/68-26.htm">Praise</a> <a href="/psalms/68-20.htm">Salvation</a> <a href="/psalms/79-9.htm">Savior</a> <a href="/psalms/68-32.htm">Selah</a> <a href="/psalms/69-2.htm">Support</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>Blessed be the Lord</b><br>This phrase is a call to worship and praise, acknowledging the sovereignty and goodness of God. In the Hebrew tradition, blessing the Lord is an act of reverence and gratitude, recognizing His authority and benevolence. This echoes the frequent calls to bless the Lord found throughout the Psalms, such as in <a href="/psalms/103.htm">Psalm 103:1-2</a>, where the psalmist urges the soul to bless the Lord for His benefits.<p><b>who daily bears our burden</b><br>This phrase highlights God's continual support and provision for His people. The imagery of God bearing burdens suggests a personal and intimate involvement in the lives of believers, reminiscent of the shepherd caring for his sheep. This can be connected to Jesus' invitation in <a href="/matthew/11-28.htm">Matthew 11:28-30</a>, where He offers rest to those who are weary and burdened, emphasizing His role as a burden-bearer. Historically, this reflects the Israelites' experience of God's provision during their wilderness journey, where He provided manna daily.<p><b>the God of our salvation</b><br>This identifies God as the source of deliverance and redemption. In the Old Testament context, salvation often referred to deliverance from physical enemies or peril, as seen in the Exodus narrative. However, it also points to spiritual salvation, a theme that is fully realized in the New Testament through Jesus Christ. The title "God of our salvation" underscores the belief in God's ultimate plan for redemption, as prophesied in <a href="/isaiah/53.htm">Isaiah 53</a> and fulfilled in the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus.<p><b>Selah</b><br>This term, often found in the Psalms, is thought to be a musical or liturgical pause, inviting the reader or listener to reflect on the preceding words. It serves as a moment to meditate on the profound truths expressed, allowing the weight of God's daily support and salvation to resonate deeply within the heart. The use of "Selah" encourages contemplation of God's faithfulness and the appropriate response of trust and worship.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_lord.htm">The Lord (Yahweh)</a></b><br>The central figure in this verse, Yahweh is the covenant-keeping God of Israel, who is praised for His continual support and salvation.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_psalmist.htm">The Psalmist (David)</a></b><br>Traditionally attributed to King David, this psalm is a song of praise and thanksgiving for God's deliverance and provision.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/i/israel.htm">Israel</a></b><br>The nation of Israel, God's chosen people, who have experienced God's salvation and daily support throughout their history.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/s/selah.htm">Selah</a></b><br>A term used in the Psalms, possibly indicating a pause for reflection or musical interlude, emphasizing the importance of the preceding statement.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/g/god's_daily_support.htm">God's Daily Support</a></b><br>Recognize that God is actively involved in our daily lives, providing support and strength for each day's challenges.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_nature_of_burdens.htm">The Nature of Burdens</a></b><br>Understand that burdens can be physical, emotional, or spiritual, and God is capable of bearing them all.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_god_of_our_salvation.htm">The God of Our Salvation</a></b><br>Reflect on the ultimate salvation provided through Jesus Christ, which is the greatest burden lifted from humanity.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/p/pause_and_reflect.htm">Pause and Reflect (Selah)</a></b><br>Take time to pause and meditate on God's faithfulness and provision in your life, allowing it to deepen your trust in Him.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/p/praise_and_thanksgiving.htm">Praise and Thanksgiving</a></b><br>Cultivate a heart of gratitude, regularly praising God for His continual support and salvation.<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/bible's_view_on_holiness,_sanctification.htm">How can I find hope in times of despair?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/ready_for_god's_judgment.htm">Are you prepared for God's impending judgment and wrath?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_is_servant_leadership.htm">What defines the concept of servant leadership?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_do_faith_and_belief_differ.htm">Who seeks justice with deep longing and desire?</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>(19-23) The abrupt transition from the scene of triumph just described to the actual reality of things which the psalmist now for the first time faces, really gives the key to the intention of the poem. It is by God's favour and might, and not by the sword, that deliverance from the enemies actually threatening the nation is to be expected.<p>(19) The verb, as the italics of the Authorised Version show, is of somewhat indefinite use. It appears to have both an active and passive sense, meaning to <span class= "ital">lay a burden, </span>or to <span class= "ital">receive a burden. </span>Here the context seems to require the latter: <span class= "ital">who daily takes our burden for us, i.e., </span>either the burden of trial or of sin. (Comp. a somewhat similar passage, <a href="/psalms/99-8.htm" title="You answered them, O LORD our God: you were a God that forgave them, though you took vengeance of their inventions.">Psalm 99:8</a>, "thou art a God who liftest for us," <span class= "ital">i.e., </span>as Authorised Version, "forgivest us.") But it is quite possible to render, <span class= "ital">if any put a burden on us, God is our help.</span><p><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/psalms/68.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 19.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">Blessed be the Lord, who daily loadeth us with benefits, even the God of our salvation;</span> rather, <span class="accented">blessed be the Lord day by day</span>; <span class="accented">he will bear</span> (our burden) <span class="accented">for us</span>, (he is) <span class="accented">the God of our salvation</span>. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/psalms/68-19.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">Blessed [be]</span><br /><span class="heb">בָּ֤ר֣וּךְ</span> <span class="translit">(bā·rūḵ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - QalPassParticiple - masculine singular<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">the Lord,</span><br /><span class="heb">אֲדֹנָי֮</span> <span class="translit">(’ă·ḏō·nāy)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_136.htm">Strong's 136: </a> </span><span class="str2">The Lord</span><br /><br /><span class="word">[who] daily</span><br /><span class="heb">י֤וֹם ׀</span> <span class="translit">(yō·wm)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3117.htm">Strong's 3117: </a> </span><span class="str2">A day</span><br /><br /><span class="word">bears our burden,</span><br /><span class="heb">יַֽעֲמָס־</span> <span class="translit">(ya·‘ă·mās-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6006.htm">Strong's 6006: </a> </span><span class="str2">To load, impose a, burden</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the God</span><br /><span class="heb">הָ֘אֵ֤ל</span> <span class="translit">(hā·’êl)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article | Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_410.htm">Strong's 410: </a> </span><span class="str2">Strength -- as adjective, mighty, the Almighty</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of our salvation.</span><br /><span class="heb">יְֽשׁוּעָתֵ֬נוּ</span> <span class="translit">(yə·šū·‘ā·ṯê·nū)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - feminine singular construct | first person common plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3444.htm">Strong's 3444: </a> </span><span class="str2">Something saved, deliverance, aid, victory, prosperity</span><br /><br /><span class="word">Selah</span><br /><span class="heb">סֶֽלָה׃</span> <span class="translit">(se·lāh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Interjection<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5542.htm">Strong's 5542: </a> </span><span class="str2">Suspension, pause</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/psalms/68-19.htm">Psalm 68:19 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/psalms/68-19.htm">Psalm 68:19 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/psalms/68-19.htm">Psalm 68:19 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/psalms/68-19.htm">Psalm 68:19 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/psalms/68-19.htm">Psalm 68:19 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/psalms/68-19.htm">Psalm 68:19 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/psalms/68-19.htm">Psalm 68:19 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/psalms/68-19.htm">Psalm 68:19 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/psalms/68-19.htm">Psalm 68:19 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/psalms/68-19.htm">Psalm 68:19 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/psalms/68-19.htm">OT Poetry: Psalm 68:19 Blessed be the Lord who daily bears (Psalm Ps Psa.) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/psalms/68-18.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Psalm 68:18"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Psalm 68:18" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/psalms/68-20.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Psalm 68:20"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Psalm 68:20" /></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>