29 Because of your temple at Jerusalem kings will bring you gifts. 30 Rebuke the beast among the reeds, the herd of bulls among the calves of the nations. Humbled, may the beast bring bars of silver. Scatter the nations who delight in war. 31 Envoys will come from Egypt; Cush[1] will submit herself to God.

Other Translations of Psalm 68:29-31

King James Version

29 Because of thy temple at Jerusalem shall kings bring presents unto thee. 30 Rebuke the company the company...: or, the beasts of the reeds of spearmen, the multitude of the bulls, with the calves of the people, till every one submit himself with pieces of silver: scatter thou the people that delight in war. 31 Princes shall come out of Egypt; Ethiopia shall soon stretch out her hands unto God.

English Standard Version

29 Because of your temple at Jerusalem kings shall bear gifts to you. 30 Rebuke the beasts that dwell among the reeds, the herd of bulls with the calves of the peoples. Trample underfoot those who lust after tribute; scatter the peoples who delight in war.The meaning of the Hebrew verse is uncertain 31 Nobles shall come from Egypt; Cush shall hasten to stretch out her hands to God.

The Message

29 Your temple, High God, is Jerusalem; kings bring gifts to you. 30 Rebuke that old crocodile, Egypt, with her herd of wild bulls and calves, Rapacious in her lust for silver, crushing peoples, spoiling for a fight. 31 Let Egyptian traders bring blue cloth and Cush come running to God, her hands outstretched.

New King James Version

29 Because of Your temple at Jerusalem, Kings will bring presents to You. 30 Rebuke the beasts of the reeds, The herd of bulls with the calves of the peoples, Till everyone submits himself with pieces of silver. Scatter the peoples who delight in war. 31 Envoys will come out of Egypt; Ethiopia will quickly stretch out her hands to God.

New Living Translation

29 The kings of the earth are bringing tribute to your Temple in Jerusalem. 30 Rebuke these enemy nations- these wild animals lurking in the reeds, this herd of bulls among the weaker calves. Make them bring bars of silver in humble tribute. Scatter the nations that delight in war. 31 Let Egypt come with gifts of precious metals ; let Ethiopia bring tribute to God.

Matthew Henry's Commentary on Psalm 68:29-31

Commentary on Psalm 68:29-31

(Read Psalm 68:29-31)

A powerful invitation is given to those that are without, to join the church. Some shall submit from fear; overcome by their consciences, and the checks of Providence, they are brought to make peace with the church. Others will submit willingly, verses 29,31. There is that beauty and benefit in the service of God, and in the gospel of Christ which went forth from Jerusalem, which is enough to invite sinners out of all nations.