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30 Rebuke our enemies, O Lord. Bring them—submissive, tax in hand.[a] Scatter all who delight in war. 31 Egypt will send gifts of precious metals. Ethiopia will stretch out her hands to God in adoration. 32 Sing to the Lord, O kingdoms of the earth—sing praises to the Lord,

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  1. Psalm 68:30 submissive, tax in hand, literally, “everyone submitting himself with pieces of silver.” An alternate rendering of v. 30 could be, “Trample upon those who lust after the tribute of smaller nations and who delight in aggressive wars.”

30 Rebuke the beast(A) among the reeds,(B)
    the herd of bulls(C) among the calves of the nations.
Humbled, may the beast bring bars of silver.
    Scatter the nations(D) who delight in war.(E)
31 Envoys will come from Egypt;(F)
    Cush[a](G) will submit herself to God.

32 Sing to God, you kingdoms of the earth,(H)
    sing praise(I) to the Lord,

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  1. Psalm 68:31 That is, the upper Nile region