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Interlude<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/psalms/60.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />You have set up a banner for those who fear you, that they may flee to it from the bow. Selah<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/psalms/60.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />You have raised a banner for those who fear You, that they may flee the bow. Selah<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/psalms/60.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />Thou hast given a banner to them that fear thee, that it may be displayed because of the truth. Selah.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/psalms/60.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />You have given a banner to those who fear You, That it may be displayed because of the truth. Selah</i><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/psalms/60.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />You have given a banner to those who fear You, That it may be displayed because of the truth. Selah<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/psalms/60.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />You have given a banner to those who fear You, That it may be displayed because of the truth. Selah.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/psalms/60.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />Thou hast given a banner to those who fear Thee, That it may be displayed because of the truth. Selah.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/psalms/60.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />You have given a banner to those who fear You, In order to flee <i>to it</i> from the bow. Selah.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/psalms/60.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />You have set up a banner for those who fear You [with awe-inspired reverence and submissive wonder—a banner to shield them from attack], A banner that may be displayed because of the truth. Selah.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/psalms/60.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />You have given a signal flag to those who fear you, so that they can flee before the archers. Selah<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/psalms/60.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />You have given a signal flag to those who fear You, so that they can flee before the archers. Selah <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/psalms/60.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />Thou hast given a banner to them that fear thee, That it may be displayed because of the truth. [Selah<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/psalms/60.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />You gave a signal to those who worship you, so they could escape from enemy arrows. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/psalms/60.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />Thou hast given a banner to them that fear thee, that it may be displayed because of the truth. Selah<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/psalms/60.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />Yet, you have raised a flag for those who fear you so that they can rally to it when attacked by bows [and arrows]. [Selah]<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/psalms/60.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />You have warned those who have reverence for you, so that they might escape destruction. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/psalms/60.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />But you have given a banner to those who fear you, so they may display it in honor of truth. Interlude<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/psalms/60.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />You have raised a banner for those who fear You, that they may flee the bow. Selah<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/psalms/60.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />You have given your loyal followers a rallying flag, so that they might seek safety from the bow. (Selah) <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/psalms/60.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />You have given a banner to those who fear you, that it may be displayed because of the truth. Selah.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/psalms/60.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />Thou hast given a banner to them that fear thee, that it may be displayed because of the truth. Selah.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/psalms/60.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />You have given a banner to those who fear you, that it may be displayed because of the truth. Selah. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/psalms/60.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />You have given an ensign to those fearing You, "" To be lifted up as an ensign "" Because of truth. Selah.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/psalms/60.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> Thou hast given to those fearing thee an ensign. To be lifted up as an ensign Because of truth. Selah.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/psalms/60.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />Thou gavest a signal to those fearing thee, to flee from the face of the bow. Silence.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/psalms/60.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />Thou hast given a warning to them that fear thee: that they may flee from before the bow: That thy beloved may be delivered. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/psalms/60.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br /><V 59:6>You have given a warning sign to those who fear you, so that they may flee from before the face of the bow, so that your beloved may be delivered.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/psalms/60.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />Raise up a banner for those who revere you, a refuge for them out of bow shot. <i>Selah</i> <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/psalms/60.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />You have set up a banner for those who fear you, to rally to it out of bowshot. Selah<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/psalms/60.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />Thou hast wrought a miracle to them that reverence thee, so that they need not flee from the bow.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/psalms/60.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />You have given your worshipers a sign that they will not flee from before your archer.<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/psalms/60.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />Thou hast given a banner to them that fear Thee, That it may be displayed because of the truth. Selah <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/psalms/60.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />Thou hast given a token to them that fear thee, that they might flee from the bow. Pause.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/psalms/60-4.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/nFaD2oDhKPc?start=7100" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/psalms/60.htm">Victory Through God</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">3</span>You have shown Your people hardship; we are staggered from the wine You made us drink. <span class="reftext">4</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/5414.htm" title="5414: nā·ṯat·tāh (V-Qal-Perf-2ms) -- To give, put, set. A primitive root; to give, used with greatest latitude of application.">You have raised</a> <a href="/hebrew/5251.htm" title="5251: nês (N-ms) -- From nacac; a flag; also a sail; by implication, a flagstaff; generally a signal; figuratively, a token.">a banner</a> <a href="/hebrew/3373.htm" title="3373: lî·rê·’e·ḵā (Prep-l:: Adj-mpc:: 2ms) -- Fearing, reverent. From yare'; fearing; morally, reverent.">for those who fear You,</a> <a href="/hebrew/5264.htm" title="5264: lə·hiṯ·nō·w·sês (Prep-l:: V-Hitpael-Inf) -- A primitive root; to gleam from afar, i.e. To be conspicuous as a signal; or rather perhaps a denominative from nec; to raise a beacon.">that they may flee</a> <a href="/hebrew/6440.htm" title="6440: mip·pə·nê (Prep-m:: N-cpc) -- Face, faces. Plural of an unused noun; the face; used in a great variety of applications; also as a preposition."></a> <a href="/hebrew/7189.htm" title="7189: qō·šeṭ (N-ms) -- Equity, reality. Or qosht; from an unused root meaning to balance; equity, i.e. Reality.">the bow.</a> <a href="/hebrew/5542.htm" title="5542: se·lāh (Interjection) -- To lift up, exalt. From calah; suspension, i.e. Pause.">Selah</a> </span><span class="reftext">5</span>Respond and save us with Your right hand, that Your beloved may be delivered.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/exodus/17-15.htm">Exodus 17:15</a></span><br />And Moses built an altar and named it The LORD Is My Banner.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/11-10.htm">Isaiah 11:10</a></span><br />On that day the Root of Jesse will stand as a banner for the peoples. The nations will seek Him, and His place of rest will be glorious.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/49-22.htm">Isaiah 49:22</a></span><br />This is what the Lord GOD says: “Behold, I will lift up My hand to the nations, and raise My banner to the peoples. They will bring your sons in their arms and carry your daughters on their shoulders.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/62-10.htm">Isaiah 62:10</a></span><br />Go out, go out through the gates; prepare the way for the people! Build it up, build up the highway; clear away the stones; raise a banner for the nations!<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/numbers/21-8.htm">Numbers 21:8-9</a></span><br />Then the LORD said to Moses, “Make a fiery serpent and mount it on a pole. When anyone who is bitten looks at it, he will live.” / So Moses made a bronze snake and mounted it on a pole. If anyone who was bitten looked at the bronze snake, he would live.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/songs/2-4.htm">Song of Solomon 2:4</a></span><br />He has brought me to the house of wine, and his banner over me is love.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/5-26.htm">Isaiah 5:26</a></span><br />He lifts a banner for the distant nations and whistles for those at the ends of the earth. Behold—how speedily and swiftly they come!<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/13-2.htm">Isaiah 13:2</a></span><br />Raise a banner on a barren hilltop; call aloud to them. Wave your hand, that they may enter the gates of the nobles.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/jeremiah/51-27.htm">Jeremiah 51:27</a></span><br />“Raise a banner in the land! Blow the ram’s horn among the nations! Prepare the nations against her. Summon the kingdoms against her—Ararat, Minni, and Ashkenaz. Appoint a captain against her; bring up horses like swarming locusts.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/zechariah/9-16.htm">Zechariah 9:16</a></span><br />On that day the LORD their God will save them as the flock of His people; for like jewels in a crown they will sparkle over His land.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/john/3-14.htm">John 3:14-15</a></span><br />Just as Moses lifted up the snake in the wilderness, so the Son of Man must be lifted up, / that everyone who believes in Him may have eternal life.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/john/12-32.htm">John 12:32</a></span><br />And I, when I am lifted up from the earth, will draw everyone to Myself.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/romans/15-12.htm">Romans 15:12</a></span><br />And once more, Isaiah says: “The Root of Jesse will appear, One who will arise to rule over the Gentiles; in Him the Gentiles will put their hope.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_corinthians/1-18.htm">1 Corinthians 1:18</a></span><br />For the message of the cross is foolishness to those who are perishing, but to us who are being saved it is the power of God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_corinthians/2-14.htm">2 Corinthians 2:14</a></span><br />But thanks be to God, who always leads us triumphantly as captives in Christ and through us spreads everywhere the fragrance of the knowledge of Him.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">You have given a banner to them that fear you, that it may be displayed because of the truth. Selah.</p><p class="hdg">a banner</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/20-5.htm">Psalm 20:5</a></b></br> We will rejoice in thy salvation, and in the name of our God we will set up <i>our</i> banners: the LORD fulfil all thy petitions.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/exodus/17-15.htm">Exodus 17:15</a></b></br> And Moses built an altar, and called the name of it Jehovahnissi:</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/songs/2-4.htm">Song of Solomon 2:4</a></b></br> He brought me to the banqueting house, and his banner over me <i>was</i> love.</p><p class="hdg">because</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/12-1.htm">Psalm 12:1,2</a></b></br> To the chief Musician upon Sheminith, A Psalm of David. Help, LORD; for the godly man ceaseth; for the faithful fail from among the children of men… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/45-4.htm">Psalm 45:4</a></b></br> And in thy majesty ride prosperously because of truth and meekness <i>and</i> righteousness; and thy right hand shall teach thee terrible things.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/isaiah/59-14.htm">Isaiah 59:14,15</a></b></br> And judgment is turned away backward, and justice standeth afar off: for truth is fallen in the street, and equity cannot enter… </p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/psalms/20-5.htm">Banner</a> <a href="/psalms/58-7.htm">Bow</a> <a href="/psalms/8-1.htm">Displayed</a> <a href="/numbers/21-9.htm">Ensign</a> <a href="/psalms/56-11.htm">Fear</a> <a href="/psalms/34-9.htm">Fearing</a> <a href="/psalms/55-6.htm">Flight</a> <a href="/psalms/57-11.htm">Lifted</a> <a href="/psalms/55-12.htm">Raised</a> <a href="/nehemiah/4-20.htm">Rally</a> <a href="/psalms/59-2.htm">Safe</a> <a href="/psalms/59-13.htm">Selah</a> <a href="/psalms/57-10.htm">Truth</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/songs/2-4.htm">Banner</a> <a href="/psalms/66-4.htm">Bow</a> <a href="/psalms/78-43.htm">Displayed</a> <a href="/isaiah/5-26.htm">Ensign</a> <a href="/psalms/61-5.htm">Fear</a> <a href="/psalms/61-5.htm">Fearing</a> <a href="/psalms/68-1.htm">Flight</a> <a href="/psalms/66-17.htm">Lifted</a> <a href="/psalms/80-15.htm">Raised</a> <a href="/isaiah/11-10.htm">Rally</a> <a href="/psalms/60-5.htm">Safe</a> <a href="/psalms/61-4.htm">Selah</a> <a href="/psalms/61-7.htm">Truth</a><div class="vheading2">Psalm 60</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/60-1.htm">David, complaining to God of former judgment</a></span><br><span class="reftext">4. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/60-4.htm">now upon better hope, prays for deliverance</a></span><br><span class="reftext">6. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/60-6.htm">Comforting himself in God's promises, he craves that help whereon he trusts</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div><br /><br /> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> <br /><br /> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/psalms/60.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/psalms/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/psalms/60.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div><b>You have raised a banner</b><br>In ancient warfare, a banner served as a rallying point for troops, symbolizing unity and purpose. This imagery suggests divine intervention and guidance. Banners were often used to signal the presence of a king or leader, indicating God's leadership and protection over His people. In <a href="/exodus/17-15.htm">Exodus 17:15</a>, Moses builds an altar and calls it "The LORD is my Banner," signifying God's victory over the Amalekites. This phrase emphasizes God's sovereignty and His role as a protector and leader.<p><b>for those who fear You</b><br>The phrase "those who fear You" refers to the faithful who revere and respect God. The fear of the Lord is a recurring theme in Scripture, denoting a deep reverence and awe for God's power and holiness. <a href="/proverbs/9-10.htm">Proverbs 9:10</a> states, "The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom," highlighting the importance of this attitude in the believer's life. This fear is not about terror but about recognizing God's authority and aligning one's life accordingly.<p><b>that they may flee the bow</b><br>The bow represents warfare and danger. In this context, fleeing the bow suggests seeking refuge and safety from impending threats. The imagery implies that God provides a means of escape and protection for His people amidst conflict. This echoes <a href="/psalms/91-4.htm">Psalm 91:4</a>, where God is described as a refuge and fortress, offering safety under His wings. The faithful are assured of God's deliverance from their enemies.<p><b>Selah</b><br>The term "Selah" is often found in the Psalms, though its exact meaning is uncertain. It is generally understood as a pause for reflection or a musical interlude. This pause invites the reader or listener to contemplate the preceding message, emphasizing its significance. In this context, it encourages meditation on God's protection and the assurance He provides to those who fear Him.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/d/david.htm">David</a></b><br>The author of <a href="/bsb/psalms/60.htm">Psalm 60</a>, David was the king of Israel and a man after God's own heart. This psalm is attributed to him during a time of military struggle.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/i/israel.htm">Israel</a></b><br>The nation of God's chosen people, often facing battles and needing divine intervention and guidance.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/e/edom.htm">Edom</a></b><br>A nation often in conflict with Israel, mentioned in the context of the battles surrounding this psalm.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/g/god.htm">God</a></b><br>The central figure who provides protection and guidance to those who fear Him.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_banner.htm">The Banner</a></b><br>Symbolic of God's protection and rallying point for His people, representing His presence and assurance in times of trouble.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/g/god's_protection.htm">God's Protection</a></b><br>The banner represents God's protection over His people. In times of trouble, we can trust that God is our refuge and strength.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/f/fear_of_the_lord.htm">Fear of the Lord</a></b><br>Those who fear God are given a special place of safety. Cultivating a reverent fear of the Lord is crucial for experiencing His protection.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/s/symbol_of_unity.htm">Symbol of Unity</a></b><br>The banner serves as a rallying point, uniting believers under God's leadership. Unity in the body of Christ is essential for spiritual strength.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/d/divine_assurance.htm">Divine Assurance</a></b><br>Just as a banner is visible and reassuring, God's promises are steadfast and reliable. We can have confidence in His word and His plans for us.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/s/spiritual_warfare.htm">Spiritual Warfare</a></b><br>The imagery of fleeing the bow suggests spiritual warfare. We must be vigilant and equipped with the armor of God to stand firm against spiritual attacks.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_psalm_60.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Psalm 60</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_does_jehovah-nissi_mean.htm">What does Jehovah-Nissi mean?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_don't_all_nations_worship_god.htm">If Psalm 66:4 states all nations worship God, why do so many cultures follow different deities or no deity at all?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/psalm_4_2__who_are_the_'sons_of_men'.htm">Psalm 4:2: How do we verify who 'sons of men' refers to historically, and is there archaeological evidence linking this phrase to a specific group or time period?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/can_anger_be_sinless_in_psychology_and_bible.htm">Psalm 4:4: Is it realistically possible to experience anger without sin according to modern psychology, and how does this align with biblical teachings elsewhere?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/psalms/60.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(4) <span class= "bld">Thou hast given.</span>--Amid the uncertainty attaching to this verse, one thing is certain, that the Authorised Version rendering of its second clause must be abandoned. Instead of <span class= "ital">koshet </span>(truth), we must read with the LXX. and Symmachus <span class= "ital">kesheth </span>(a bow). It is more than doubtful if the preposition rendered <span class= "ital">because of </span>can have that meaning. Nor can the rendering of the verb, <span class= "ital">that it may be displayed, </span>be defended. Render, <span class= "ital">Thou hast given Thy fearers a banner, that they may rally to it from before the bow, </span>and comp. <a href="/isaiah/13-2.htm" title="Lift you up a banner on the high mountain, exalt the voice to them, shake the hand, that they may go into the gates of the nobles.">Isaiah 13:2</a>.<p><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/psalms/60.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 4.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">Thou hast given a tanner to them that fear thee, that it may be displayed because of the truth.</span> So most commentators. But the ancient rendering, recently revived by Professor Cheyne, is perhaps preferable. According to this, the meaning is, "Thou hast indeed given a banner to them that fear thee (see <a href="/exodus/17-15.htm">Exodus 17:15</a>), but only that they may flee before the bow" (<span class="greek">τοῦ φυγεῖν ἀπὸ προωσ´που τόξων</span>, LXX.). On the last occasion that the banner had been lifted, it had seemed to be, not so much a rallying point, as a signal for dispersion. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/psalms/60-4.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div><span class="word">You have raised</span><br /><span class="heb">נָ֘תַ֤תָּה</span> <span class="translit">(nā·ṯat·tāh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Perfect - second person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5414.htm">Strong's 5414: </a> </span><span class="str2">To give, put, set</span><br /><br /><span class="word">a banner</span><br /><span class="heb">נֵּ֭ס</span> <span class="translit">(nês)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5251.htm">Strong's 5251: </a> </span><span class="str2">A flag, a sail, a flagstaff, a signal, a token</span><br /><br /><span class="word">for those who fear You,</span><br /><span class="heb">לִּירֵאֶ֣יךָ</span> <span class="translit">(lî·rê·’e·ḵā)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-l | Adjective - masculine plural construct | second person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3373.htm">Strong's 3373: </a> </span><span class="str2">Fearing, reverent</span><br /><br /><span class="word">that they may flee</span><br /><span class="heb">לְהִתְנוֹסֵ֑ס</span> <span class="translit">(lə·hiṯ·nō·w·sês)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-l | Verb - Hitpael - Infinitive construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5127.htm">Strong's 5127: </a> </span><span class="str2">To flit, vanish away</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the bow.</span><br /><span class="heb">קֹ֣שֶׁט</span> <span class="translit">(qō·šeṭ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7189.htm">Strong's 7189: </a> </span><span class="str2">Equity, reality</span><br /><br /><span class="word">Selah</span><br /><span class="heb">סֶֽלָה׃</span> <span class="translit">(se·lāh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Interjection<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5542.htm">Strong's 5542: </a> </span><span class="str2">Suspension, pause</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/psalms/60-4.htm">Psalm 60:4 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/psalms/60-4.htm">Psalm 60:4 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/psalms/60-4.htm">Psalm 60:4 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/psalms/60-4.htm">Psalm 60:4 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/psalms/60-4.htm">Psalm 60:4 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/psalms/60-4.htm">Psalm 60:4 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/psalms/60-4.htm">Psalm 60:4 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/psalms/60-4.htm">Psalm 60:4 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/psalms/60-4.htm">Psalm 60:4 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/psalms/60-4.htm">Psalm 60:4 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/psalms/60-4.htm">OT Poetry: Psalm 60:4 You have given a banner to those (Psalm Ps Psa.) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/psalms/60-3.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Psalm 60:3"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Psalm 60:3" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/psalms/60-5.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Psalm 60:5"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Psalm 60:5" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>