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That you may crush them, dipping your foot in blood, That the tongues of your dogs may have their portion from your enemies."

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A Picture of Total Victory

Commentators explain that the graphic imagery of wading in blood is not meant to be gratuitous. Instead, it paints a picture of the complete and total defeat of God's enemies. The language signifies an undeniable and absolute victory granted by God.

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

On Psalms 68:23

18th Century

Theologian

That thy foot may be dipped in the blood of thine enemies ... - Margin, “red.” A more literal rendering would be, “That you may cru…

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

On Psalms 68:19–23

19th Century

Bishop

The abrupt transition from the scene of triumph just described to the actual reality of things that the psalmist now faces for the first time, real…

Charles Spurgeon

Charles Spurgeon

On Psalm 68:23–35

19th Century

Preacher

The Psalm ends with an ascription of praise to God. So let our reading end, and our worship, and our lives: Blessed be God.

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John Gill

John Gill

On Psalms 68:23

17th Century

Pastor

That your foot may be dipped in the blood of [your] enemies ,
&c.] This verse is in connection with ([Reference Psal…

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

On Psalms 68:22–28

17th Century

Minister

The victories with which God blessed David over the enemies of Israel are types of Christ's victory, for Himself and for all believers. Those who t…