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Ps 68:1-35.
英文原文
Ps 68:1-35.
This is a Psalm-song (see on
Ps 30:1,
title), perhaps suggested by David's victories, which secured his throne and gave rest to the nation. In general terms, the judgment of God on the wicked, and the equity and goodness of His government to the pious, are celebrated. The sentiment is illustrated by examples of God's dealings, cited from the Jewish history and related in highly poetical terms. Hence the writer intimates an expectation of equal and even greater triumphs and summons all nations to unite in praises of the God of Israel. The Psalm is evidently typical of the relation which God, in the person of His Son, sustains to the Church (compare
Ps 68:18).
1-3. Compare
Nu 10:35; Ps 1:4; 22:14,
on the figures here used.
before him--as in
Ps 68:2,
from His presence, as dreaded; but in
Ps 68:3,
in His presence, as under His protection
(Ps 61:7).
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3. 義人——一切真正敬虔的人，不論是否屬以色列。
英文原文
3. the righteous--all truly pious, whether of Israel or not.
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4. 高舉他……諸天——按字面作「為那騎在曠野行為的修築道路」（參
Ps 68:7），
暗指詩意地描繪祂如征服者般率領百姓行過曠野，當在祂前面預備或「修築」（參
Isa 40:3; 62:10）。
以他的名雅——或作「耶和華」，此為其縮寫
（Ex 15:3； Isa 12:2）
（希伯來文）。
名——或作「屬性」
（Ps 9:10; 20:1），
這些屬性——
英文原文
4. extol him . . . heavens--literally, "cast up for Him who rideth in the deserts," or "wilderness" (compare
Ps 68:7),
alluding to the poetical representation of His leading His people in the wilderness as a conqueror, before whom a way is to be prepared, or "cast up" (compare
Isa 40:3; 62:10).
by his name JAH--or, "Jehovah," of which it is a contraction
(Ex 15:3; Isa 12:2)
(Hebrew).
name--or, "perfections"
(Ps 9:10; 20:1),
which--
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5, 6. 藉著歸於祂的——對無助者的保護、對無辜者的申冤、與對叛逆者的刑罰——而得著說明。
英文原文
5, 6. are illustrated by the protection to the helpless, vindication of the innocent, and punishment of rebels, ascribed to Him.
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6. 神叫孤獨的有家——按字面作「使孤獨的（如漂泊者）安居於家」。雖是普遍真理，或許暗指以色列人的漂泊與定居。
悖逆的……乾旱之地——被挪去離開一切家的安慰。
英文原文
6. setteth the solitary in families--literally, "settleth the lonely" (as wanderers) "at home." Though a general truth, there is perhaps allusion to the wandering and settlement of the Israelites.
rebellious dwell in a dry land--removed from all the comforts of home.
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7, 8.（參
Ex 19:16-18）。
你引導——在火柱中。
你行走的——按字面作「在你的腳步中」，指你威嚴的行動。
英文原文
7, 8. (Compare
Ex 19:16-18).
thou wentest--in the pillar of fire.
thou didst march--literally, "in Thy tread," Thy majestic movement.
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8. 那西奈全山——按字面作「那西奈」，如
Jud 5:5。
英文原文
8. even Sinai itself--literally, "that Sinai," as in
Jud 5:5.
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9, 10. 降下大雨——恩賜之雨，如嗎哪與鵪鶉。
英文原文
9, 10. a plentiful rain--a rain of gifts, as manna and quails.
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10. 祢的會眾——原文直譯為「群眾」，如
撒下 23:11, 13
所示——按上下文的意象，百姓的軍事面貌特別突顯。
在其中——即在應許之地。
窮乏人——指祢謙卑的百姓
（詩 68:9；
參
詩 10:17；12:5）。
英文原文
10. Thy congregation--literally, "troop," as in
2Sa 23:11, 13
--the military aspect of the people being prominent, according to the figures of the context.
therein--that is, in the land of promise.
the poor--Thy humble people
(Ps 68:9;
compare
Ps 10:17; 12:5).
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11. 發出言語——即宣告得勝之言。
大群——或作女子歌詠團，慶祝勝利
（出 15:20）。
英文原文
11. gave the word--that is, of triumph.
company--or, choir of females, celebrating victory
(Ex 15:20).
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12. 眾軍之王——即攜其軍隊的王。
在家……的——多為婦女留在家中；勝利之輕易，可見於她們能無虞地安然享受擄物。
英文原文
12. Kings of armies--that is, with their armies.
she that . . . at home--Mostly women so remained, and the ease of victory appears in that such, without danger, quietly enjoyed the spoils.
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13. 有人將此譯作：「當你們躺在邊界之間時，你們便」等，將在應許之地邊界內的安息，比作溫柔鴿子那為人稱道的秀美。也有人將「鍋」字解為洞穴燻黑的壁面——士師時代以色列人曾躲避仇敵於其中；或取全句為比喻，指懸掛炊具的一排排石頭；如此便是將他們先前卑微受苦的狀態與隨後的興盛作對照。無論如何，此處以優美的比喻描繪一種寧靜與平安的境界。
英文原文
13. Some translate this, "When ye shall lie between the borders, ye shall," &c., comparing the peaceful rest in the borders or limits of the promised land to the proverbial beauty of a gentle dove. Others understand by the word rendered "pots," the smoked sides of caves, in which the Israelites took refuge from enemies in the times of the judges; or, taking the whole figuratively, the rows of stones on which cooking vessels were hung; and thus that a contrast is drawn between their former low and afflicted state and their succeeding prosperity. In either case, a state of quiet and peace is described by a beautiful figure.
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14. 他們的仇敵既已四散，他們今日的興盛與昔日的困苦相對照，便如白雪與撒們山陰暗沉重之蔭影相對照一般。
英文原文
14. Their enemies dispersed, the contrast of their prosperity with their former distress is represented by that of the snow with the dark and somber shades of Salmon.
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15, 16. 山嶽常為列國的象徵
（詩 46:2；65:6）。
巴珊之山——位於巴勒斯坦東北——代表一個外邦國，被形容為「神的山」，即大山。這些山被描繪為嫉妒神所居住的那山（錫安）；
英文原文
15, 16. Mountains are often symbols of nations
(Ps 46:2; 65:6).
That of Bashan, northeast of Palestine, denotes a heathen nation, which is described as a "hill of God," or a great hill. Such are represented as envious of the hill (Zion) on which God resides;
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17. 在宣告神定意以此為居所之外，又加上祂保護看顧的證據。祂被描述為在其天軍之中——
千萬的天使——字面是「千萬的重複」，或「千萬千萬」——即戰車。「天使」一詞或許在我們的譯本中是從
De 33:2
和 Ga 3:19
引入的。當然，他們作為戰車的御者乃是隱含在內的。
如……西乃，在聖所——即祂在錫安顯現，一如從前在西乃。
英文原文
17. and, to the assertion of God's purpose to make it His dwelling, is added evidence of His protecting care. He is described as in the midst of His heavenly armies--
thousands of angels--literally, "thousands of repetitions," or, "thousands of thousands"--that is, of chariots. The word "angels" was perhaps introduced in our version, from
De 33:2, and Ga 3:19.
They are, of course, implied as conductors of the chariots.
as . . . Sinai, in the holy place--that is, He has appeared in Zion as once in Sinai.
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18. 從得勝的場景祂升到祂的寶座，率領——
擄掠了仇敵——或作「許多俘虜為俘虜」（Jud 5:12）。
在人間受了供獻——接受他們的歸順，即使是被迫的，如同叛徒的歸順。
叫耶和華神可以居住——或字面作「為居住，主神啊」（參看 Ps 68:16）——即為要使這山——祂的百姓或教會——成為祂的居所。本篇預表教會在其神聖領袖基督之下的得勝。祂，那「在曠野會中」（Ac 7:38）與教會同在的，正是本篇所描述那理想升天中的主。因此保羅（Eph 4:8）將這話應用來描述祂真實的升天——那時，既已征服罪、死和陰間，榮耀的主在眾多敬拜天使簇擁之下凱旋地進入天堂，坐在寶座上執掌永遠的權杖。「在人間受了（或字面作，在……之中）供獻」這話，保羅作「將恩賜賞給人」。兩者都描述征服者的作為——接收並分發擄物。詩人用「受」來表明成功，保羅用「賜」作為征服者的行動——征服者既已制服仇敵，便賞賜其朋友。保羅特別將本段應用來證明基督的高升。舊約所記載祂降下又升上的，與祂的歷史相符。那降下的與那升上的是同一位。升天既是祂得勝的一部分，如今也是；祂，在祂降卑中必須被認作我們的代替祭物和我們信仰的大祭司，也必須被敬拜為祂教會的元首和她一切屬靈福分的源頭。
英文原文
18. From the scene of conquest He ascends to His throne, leading--
captivity captive--or, "many captives captive"
(Jud 5:12).
received gifts for men--accepting their homage, even when forced, as that of rebels.
that the Lord God might dwell--or literally, "to dwell, O Lord God" (compare
Ps 68:16)
--that is, to make this hill, His people or Church, His dwelling. This Psalm typifies the conquests of the Church under her divine leader, Christ. He, indeed, "who was with the Church in the wilderness"
(Ac 7:38)
is the Lord, described in this ideal ascension. Hence Paul
(Eph 4:8)
applies this language to describe His real ascension, when, having conquered sin, death, and hell, the Lord of glory triumphantly entered heaven, attended by throngs of adoring angels, to sit on the throne and wield the scepter of an eternal dominion. The phrase "received gifts for (or literally, among) men" is by Paul, "gave gifts to men." Both describe the acts of a conqueror, who receives and distributes spoils. The Psalmist uses "receiving" as evincing the success, Paul "gave" as the act, of the conqueror, who, having subdued his enemies, proceeds to reward his friends. The special application of the passage by Paul was in proof of Christ's exaltation. What the Old Testament represents of His descending and ascending corresponds with His history. He who descended is the same who has ascended. As then ascension was an element of His triumph, so is it now; and He, who, in His humiliation, must be recognized as our vicarious sacrifice and the High Priest of our profession, must also be adored as Head of His Church and author of all her spiritual benefits.
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19-21. 神每日並充分地供應我們。從死裏逃脫的出路都在祂的掌管之下，祂是拯救我們、毀滅祂和我們仇敵的神。
英文原文
19-21. God daily and fully supplies us. The issues or escapes from death are under His control, who is the God that saves us, and destroys His and our enemies.
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21. 傷其頭——或作「猛烈地毀滅」（Nu 24:8；Ps 110:6）。
仍……在自己過犯中——頑梗不悔改。
英文原文
21. wound the head--or, "violently destroy"
(Nu 24:8; Ps 110:6).
goeth on still in . . . trespasses--perseveringly impenitent.
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22. 神從前拯救的例子被概括起來：祂怎樣行過，也必照樣再行。
從巴珊——最遠的地區；以及——
海的深處——最嚴重的苦難。神必從這一切之中將他們帶出來。
Ps 68:23
的比喻表示征服的完全，並不暗示任何野蠻的殘忍（參看 2Ki 9:36；Isa 63:1-6；Jer 15:3）。
英文原文
22. Former examples of God's deliverance are generalized: as He has done, so He will do.
from Bashan--the farthest region; and--
depths of the sea--the severest afflictions. Out of all, God will bring them. The figures of
Ps 68:23
denote the completeness of the conquest, not implying any savage cruelty (compare
2Ki 9:36; Isa 63:1-6; Jer 15:3).
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24-27. 拯救之後的凱旋行列被描繪出來。
他們已經看見——非人稱地，「有……被看見」。
我神……的行蹤——作為率領行列的那位；約櫃，祂同在的象徵，在前頭。各樣的樂隊（Ps 68:25）隨在後面，而一切——
英文原文
24-27. The triumphal procession, after the deliverance, is depicted.
They have seen--impersonally, "There have been seen."
the goings of my God--as leading the procession; the ark, the symbol of His presence, being in front. The various bands of music
(Ps 68:25)
follow, and all who are--
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26. 從——或字面作「屬」
以色列之源——即雅各的直系後裔，被邀請同在頌讚中。然後以最近的一個支派、一個最卓越的、以及兩個最偏遠的支派，代表了整個以色列國，依次前行（Nu 7:1-89）。
英文原文
26. from--or literally, "of"
the fountain of Israel--that is, lineal descendants of Jacob, are invited to unite in the doxology. Then by one of the nearest tribes, one of the most eminent, and two of the most remote, are represented the whole nation of Israel, passing forward
(Nu 7:1-89).
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28, 29. 對過去的感恩和對錫安未來得勝的滿懷信心的禱告，交織在一首讚美歌中。
英文原文
28, 29. Thanks for the past, and confident prayer for the future victories of Zion are mingled in a song of praise.
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29. 你的聖殿——字面是「在……之上」
耶路撒冷——祂的宮殿或居所（Ps 5:7）——象徵祂在百姓中保護性的同在，因此是別人致敬的對象。
英文原文
29. thy temple--literally, "over"
Jerusalem--His palace or residence
(Ps 5:7)
symbolized His protecting presence among His people, and hence is the object of homage on the part of others.
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30. 最強的國家以最強的野獸為代表（參看旁註）。
英文原文
30. The strongest nations are represented by the strongest beasts (compare Margin).
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31. 諸侯——或字面作「肥胖的」，從最富有的和最遠的國家中挑選出來的最卓越之人，代表普世的歸順。
伸手——或作「使她的手奔跑」，表示急切。
英文原文
31. Princes--or, literally, "fat ones," the most eminent from the most wealthy, and the most distant nation, represent the universal subjection.
stretch out her hands--or, "make to run her hands," denoting haste.
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32-36. 那位被描繪為乘著凱旋行過其古時諸天、並宣告其同在的——那位在自然中，更在祂屬靈治理的奇事中，從其聖所（Ps 43:3）發出可畏之威的——那位統治祂教會、並藉其教會以公義統治世界的——願萬國萬邦永遠將尊貴、權能和國度歸給祂。
英文原文
32-36. To Him who is presented as riding in triumph through His ancient heavens and proclaiming His presence--to Him who, in nature, and still more in the wonders of His spiritual government, out of His holy place
(Ps 43:3),
is terrible, who rules His Church, and, by His Church, rules the world in righteousness--let all nations and kingdoms give honor and power and dominion evermore.
Ps 68:1-35.
這是一篇詩歌（見
Ps 30:1，
題註），或許源自大衛的勝利——這些勝利鞏固了他的寶座，也使國家得享安息。作者以概括性的語言，頌揚神對惡人的審判，以及祂治理的公義與良善。這情感以引自猶太歷史的神作為之例證加以說明，並以高度詩意的筆觸敘述。因此作者暗示他期待同等甚至更大的勝利，並呼召萬民聯合讚美以色列的神。本篇顯然預表神——在祂兒子的身位裡——與教會所維持的關係（參
Ps 68:18）。
1-3. 此處所用比喻的比較，見
Nu 10:35; Ps 1:4; 22:14。
在他面前——如
Ps 68:2
所指，是離祂的面，作為可畏懼的；但在
Ps 68:3，
是在祂面前，作為在祂保護之下
(Ps 61:7)。