Lyrics
Verse 1
To Him who rides upon the heavens
Ancient heavens
Blessed be our God
Behold He's sending out His mighty voice
His mighty voice
Blessed be our God
Verse 2
Ascribe all power to our God and king
our God and king
Blessed be our God
His power in the skies, His majesty
over Israel
Blessed be our God
Verse 3
You are awesome in Your holy place
In Your holy place
Blessed be our God
The God of Israel gives power and strength
Gives us power and strength
Blessed be our God
Refrain
Mamlachot Ha’eretz Shiru L’Elohim
(O, kingdoms of the earth sing praises to Elohim)
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Meaning & Inspiration
“Blessed Be Our God (Psalm 68)” turns the closing lines of Psalm 68 into a compact song of praise. Its verses follow the psalm’s images of God riding through the ancient heavens, sending forth a mighty voice, and displaying power in the skies. The repeated blessing responds to divine majesty with worship rather than merely describing it.
The Hebrew refrain, “Mamlachot Ha’eretz Shiru L’Elohim,” carries the psalm’s summons for the kingdoms of the earth to sing to God. That call broadens the song from Israel’s confession to an invitation addressed to nations. The final verse also keeps together two themes found in the passage: God is awesome in his holy place, and he gives power and strength to his people. Repetition makes those scriptural claims the song’s central declaration, presenting praise as the fitting answer to God’s majesty, voice, and sustaining strength.
Related Scripture
- Psalm 68:32-35 These verses call earthly kingdoms to sing to God and praise the One who rides the ancient heavens, gives a mighty voice, and grants power and strength.