Psalms 68:13

Though ye have lien among the pots, [yet shall ye be as] the wings of a dove covered with silver, and her feathers with yellow gold.

Though ye have lien {H7901}{H8799)} among the pots {H8240}, yet shall ye be as the wings {H3671} of a dove {H3123} covered {H2645}{H8737)} with silver {H3701}, and her feathers {H84} with yellow {H3422} gold {H2742}.

Even if you lie among the animal stalls, there are wings of a dove covered with silver and its plumes with green gold.

Though you lie down among the sheepfolds, the wings of the dove are covered with silver, and her feathers with shimmering gold.”

When ye lie among the sheepfolds, It is asthe wings of a dove covered with silver, And her pinions with yellow gold.

Psalms 68:13 (KJV): "Though ye have lien among the pots, [yet shall ye be as] the wings of a dove covered with silver, and her feathers with yellow gold."

Commentary

This verse from Psalm 68, a powerful psalm celebrating God's victory and leading His people, offers a striking image of transformation and elevated status.

Context

Psalm 68 is a psalm of triumph, often associated with God's leading Israel through the wilderness and into the promised land, or with bringing the Ark of the Covenant into Zion. It describes God's power over His enemies and His gracious care for the afflicted and needy. Verse 13 appears within a section that seems to recall past suffering and contrast it with the glory God bestows.

Key Themes

  • Transformation: The central theme is the dramatic change from a state of lowliness and affliction ("lien among the pots") to one of beauty and glory ("wings of a dove covered with silver... feathers with yellow gold").
  • God's Power to Elevate: It highlights God's ability to lift His people out of difficult circumstances and adorn them with splendor.
  • Beauty After Suffering: The imagery suggests that even after enduring hardship and indignity, God can bring forth something precious and beautiful.

Linguistic Insights

The phrase "lien among the pots" likely refers to a state of servitude, hardship, or being in a dirty, lowly condition, perhaps like laborers who slept near cooking fires or pots. It signifies a state of affliction or lowliness. The contrast is vivid: from the grime of the pots to the shimmering beauty of a dove's wings adorned with precious metals. Doves were often associated with peace and beauty, and the description of their wings with "silver" and "yellow gold" emphasizes their radiant glory and value.

Reflection and Application

This verse serves as a message of hope for those who have experienced hardship, suffering, or felt overlooked and lowly. It assures us that God sees our affliction and has the power to bring about a profound transformation, bringing beauty out of ashes and elevating us to a place of honor and glory. It reminds believers that their current struggles do not define their ultimate destiny in God's plan. Just as Israel was brought out of bondage and wilderness wandering into a land of promise, God promises a future glory for His people, often described using imagery of radiance and precious materials (see Revelation 21:21 depicting the New Jerusalem).

Note: Commentary was generated by an advanced AI, utilizing a prompt that emphasized Biblical fidelity over bias. We've found these insights to be consistently reliable, yet we always encourage prayerful discernment through the Holy Spirit. The Scripture text and cross-references are from verified, non-AI sources.

  • Psalms 105:37

    He brought them forth also with silver and gold: and [there was] not one feeble [person] among their tribes.

  • 1 Corinthians 6:9

    ¶ Know ye not that the unrighteous shall not inherit the kingdom of God? Be not deceived: neither fornicators, nor idolaters, nor adulterers, nor effeminate, nor abusers of themselves with mankind,

  • 1 Corinthians 6:11

    And such were some of you: but ye are washed, but ye are sanctified, but ye are justified in the name of the Lord Jesus, and by the Spirit of our God.

  • Genesis 49:14

    Issachar [is] a strong ass couching down between two burdens:

  • Psalms 74:19

    O deliver not the soul of thy turtledove unto the multitude [of the wicked]: forget not the congregation of thy poor for ever.

  • 1 Kings 4:20

    ¶ Judah and Israel [were] many, as the sand which [is] by the sea in multitude, eating and drinking, and making merry.

  • 1 Kings 4:21

    And Solomon reigned over all kingdoms from the river unto the land of the Philistines, and unto the border of Egypt: they brought presents, and served Solomon all the days of his life.

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