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To the tune of &#8220The Lily of the Covenant.&#8221 A miktam of David. For teaching. When he fought Aram Naharaim and Aram Zobah, and when Joab returned and struck down twelve thousand Edomites in the Valley of Salt. You have rejected us, God, and burst upon us; you have been angry—now restore us! <a href="/nlt/psalms/60.htm">New Living Translation</a> You have rejected us, O God, and broken our defenses. You have been angry with us; now restore us to your favor. <a href="/esv/psalms/60.htm">English Standard Version</a> O God, you have rejected us, broken our defenses; you have been angry; oh, restore us. <a href="/bsb/psalms/60.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> For the choirmaster. To the tune of “The Lily of the Covenant.” A Miktam of David for instruction. When he fought Aram-naharaim and Aram-zobah, and Joab returned and struck down 12,000 Edomites in the Valley of Salt. You have rejected us, O God; You have broken us; You have been angry; restore us! <a href="/kjv/psalms/60.htm">King James Bible</a> To the chief Musician upon Shushaneduth, Michtam of David, to teach; when he strove with Aramnaharaim and with Aramzobah, when Joab returned, and smote of Edom in the valley of salt twelve thousand. O God, thou hast cast us off, thou hast scattered us, thou hast been displeased; O turn thyself to us again. <a href="/nkjv/psalms/60.htm">New King James Version</a> To the Chief Musician. Set to “Lily of the Testimony.” A Michtam of David. For teaching. When he fought against Mesopotamia and Syria of Zobah, and Joab returned and killed twelve thousand Edomites in the Valley of Salt. O God, You have cast us off; You have broken us down; You have been displeased; Oh, restore us again! <a href="/nasb_/psalms/60.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> For the music director; according to Shushan Eduth. A Mikhtam of David, to teach; when he fought with Aram-naharaim and Aram-zobah, and Joab returned, and killed twelve thousand of Edom in the Valley of Salt. God, You have rejected us. You have broken us; You have been angry; restore us! <a href="/nasb/psalms/60.htm">NASB 1995</a> For the choir director; according to Shushan Eduth. A Mikhtam of David, to teach; when he struggled with Aram-naharaim and with Aram-zobah, and Joab returned, and smote twelve thousand of Edom in the Valley of Salt. O God, You have rejected us. You have broken us; You have been angry; O, restore us. <a href="/nasb77/psalms/60.htm">NASB 1977 </a> O God, Thou hast rejected us. Thou hast broken us; Thou hast been angry; O, restore us. <a href="/lsb/psalms/60.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> For the choir director. According to Shushan Eduth. A Mikhtam of David. For teaching. When he struggled with Aram-naharaim and with Aram-zobah, and Joab returned, and smote twelve thousand of Edom in the Valley of Salt. O God, You have rejected us. You have broken us; You have been angry; Oh, restore us. <a href="/amp/psalms/60.htm">Amplified Bible</a> To the Chief Musician; set to [the tune of] “The Lily of the Testimony.” A Mikhtam of David [intended to record memorable thoughts and] to teach; when he struggled with the Arameans of Mesopotamia and the Arameans of Zobah, and when Joab returned and struck twelve thousand Edomites in the Valley of Salt. O God, You have rejected us and cast us off. You have broken [down our defenses and scattered] us; You have been angry; O restore us and turn again to us. <a href="/csb/psalms/60.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> For the choir director: according to “The Lily of Testimony.” † A Miktam of David for teaching. When he fought with Aram-naharaim and Aram-zobah, and Joab returned and struck Edom in Salt Valley, killing twelve thousand. † God, you have rejected us; you have broken us down; you have been angry. Restore us! <a href="/hcsb/psalms/60.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> For the choir director: according to &#8220The Lily of Testimony.&#8221 A Davidic Miktam for teaching. When he fought with Aram-naharaim and Aram-zobah, and Joab returned and struck Edom in the Valley of Salt, killing 12,000. God, You have rejected us; You have broken out against us; You have been angry. Restore us! <a href="/asv/psalms/60.htm">American Standard Version</a> For the Chief Musician; set to Shushan Eduth. Michtam of David, to teach; when he strove with Aram-naharaim and with Aram-zobah, and Joab returned, and smote of Edom in the Valley of Salt twelve thousand. O God thou hast cast us off, thou hast broken us down; Thou hast been angry; oh restore us again. <a href="/cev/psalms/60.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> You, God, are angry with us! We are rejected and crushed. Make us strong again! <a href="/erv/psalms/60.htm">English Revised Version</a> For the Chief Musician; set to Shushan Eduth: Michtam of David, to teach: when he strove with Aram-naharaim and with Aram-zobah, and Joab returned, and smote of Edom in the Valley of Salt twelve thousand. O God, thou hast cast us off, thou hast broken us down; thou hast been angry; O restore us again. <a href="/gwt/psalms/60.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> [For the choir director; according to [shushan eduth]; a [miktam] by David; for teaching. When David fought Aram Naharaim and Aram Zobah, and [when] Joab came back and killed 12,000 men from Edom in the Dead Sea region.] O God, you have rejected us. You have broken down our defenses. You have been angry. Restore us! <a href="/gnt/psalms/60.htm">Good News Translation</a> You have rejected us, God, and defeated us; you have been angry with us--but now turn back to us. <a href="/isv/psalms/60.htm">International Standard Version</a> God, you have cast us off; you have breached our defenses and you have become enraged. Return to us! <a href="/msb/psalms/60.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> For the choirmaster. To the tune of ?The Lily of the Covenant.? A Miktam of David for instruction. When he fought Aram-naharaim and Aram-zobah, and Joab returned and struck down 12,000 Edomites in the Valley of Salt. You have rejected us, O God; You have broken us; You have been angry; restore us! <a href="/net/psalms/60.htm">NET Bible</a> For the music director; according to the shushan-eduth style; a prayer of David written to instruct others. It was written when he fought against Aram Naharaim and Aram-Zobah. That was when Joab turned back and struck down 12,000 Edomites in the Valley of Salt. O God, you have rejected us. You suddenly turned on us in your anger. Please restore us! <a href="/nheb/psalms/60.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> [For the Chief Musician. To the tune of "The Lily of the Covenant." A teaching poem by David, when he fought with Aram Naharaim and with Aram Zobah, and Joab returned, and killed twelve thousand of Edom in the Valley of Salt.] God, you have rejected us. You have broken us down. You have been angry. Restore us, again. <a href="/wbt/psalms/60.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> To the chief Musician upon Shushan-eduth, Michtam of David, to teach; when he strove with Aram-naharaim and with Aram-zobah, when Joab returned, and smote of Edom in the valley of salt twelve thousand. O God, thou hast cast us off, thou hast scattered us, thou hast been displeased; O turn thyself to us again. <a href="/web/psalms/60.htm">World English Bible</a> For the Chief Musician. To the tune of “The Lily of the Covenant.” A teaching poem by David, when he fought with Aram Naharaim and with Aram Zobah, and Joab returned, and killed twelve thousand of Edom in the Valley of Salt. God, you have rejected us. You have broken us down. You have been angry. Restore us, again. <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/psalms/60.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> TO THE OVERSEER. [SET] ON “LILY OF TESTIMONY.” A MIKTAM OF DAVID, TO TEACH, IN HIS STRIVING WITH ARAM-NAHARAIM AND WITH ARAM-ZOBAH, WHEN JOAB TURNS BACK AND STRIKES EDOM IN THE VALLEY OF SALT—TWELVE THOUSAND. O God, You had cast us off, "" You had broken us—had been angry! You turn back to us. <a href="/ylt/psalms/60.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> To the Overseer. -- 'Concerning the Lily of Testimony,' a secret treasure of David, to teach, in his striving with Aram-Naharaim, and with Aram-Zobah, and Joab turneth back and smiteth Edom in the valley of Salt -- twelve thousand. O God, Thou hadst cast us off, Thou hadst broken us -- hadst been angry! -- Thou dost turn back to us. <a href="/slt/psalms/60.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> To the overseer upon the lily of song: poem to David to teach; In the setting on fire Aram of the two rivers, and Aram of the station; and Joab will turn back and strike Edom in the valley of salt, twelve thousand. O God, thou didst cast us off, thou didst break us down, thou wert angry; wilt thou turn back to us?<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/psalms/60.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> Unto the end, for them that shall be changed, for the inscription of a title, to David himself, for doctrine, when he set fire to Mesopotamia of Syria and Sobal and Joab returned and slew of Edom, in the vale of the saltpits, twelve thousand men. O God, thou hast cast us off, and hast destroyed us; thou hast been angry, and hast had mercy on us. <a href="/cpdv/psalms/60.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> <V 59:1>Unto the end. For those who will be changed, with the inscription of a title, of David himself, for instruction: <V 59:2>when he set fire to Mesopotamia of Syria and Sobal, and Joab turned back and struck Idumea, in the valley of the salt pits, twelve thousand men. <V 59:3>O God, you have rejected us, and you have ruined us. You became angry, and yet you have been merciful to us. <a href="/nabre/psalms/60.htm">New American Bible</a> For the leader; according to “The Lily of.. . .” A miktam of David (for teaching), [2] when he fought against Aram-Naharaim and Aram-Zobah; and Joab, coming back, killed twelve thousand Edomites in the Valley of Salt. [3] O God, you rejected us, broke our defenses; you were angry but now revive us. <a href="/nrsvce/psalms/60.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> O God, you have rejected us, broken our defenses; you have been angry; now restore us!<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/psalms/60.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> O GOD, thou hast forsaken us, thou hast scattered us, thou hast been displeased with us; O turn thyself to us again. <a href="/hpbt/psalms/60.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a> God, you have forgotten us, and you have driven us out and you have been provoked with us!<div class="vheading2">OT Translations</div><a href="/jps/psalms/60.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a> For the Leader; upon Shushan Eduth; Michtam of David, to teach; when he strove with Aram-naharaim and with Aram-zobah, and Joab returned, and smote of Edom in the Valley of Salt twelve thousand. O God, Thou hast cast us off, Thou hast broken us down; Thou hast been angry; O restore us. <a href="/sep/psalms/60.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a> For the end, for them that shall yet be changed; for an inscription by David for instruction, when he had burned Mesopotamia of Syria, and Syria Sobal, and Joab had returned and smitten in the valley of salt twelve thousand. O God, thou hast rejected and destroyed us; thou hast been angry, yet hast pitied us. <a href="/parallel/psalms/60-1.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/nFaD2oDhKPc?start=7060" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/psalms/60.htm">Victory Through God</a> 1<a href="/hebrew/5329.htm" title="5329: lam·naṣ·ṣê·aḥ (Prep-l, Art:: V-Piel-Prtcpl-ms) -- Preeminent or enduring. A primitive root; properly, to glitter from afar, i.e. To be eminent; also, to be permanent.">For the choirmaster.</a> <a href="/hebrew/5921.htm" title="5921: ‘al- (Prep) -- Properly, the same as al used as a preposition; above, over, upon, or against in a great variety of applications.">To the tune of</a> <a href="/hebrew/7799.htm" title="7799: šū·šan (N-csc) -- Or showshan; or shoshan; and showshannah; from suws; a lily, as a flower of arch. Ornament; also a trumpet: lily, Shoshannim.">“The Lily</a> <a href="/hebrew/5715.htm" title="5715: ‘ê·ḏūṯ (N-fs) -- Testimony. Feminine of ed; testimony.">of the Covenant.”</a> <a href="/hebrew/4387.htm" title="4387: miḵ·tām (N-ms) -- A technical term in psalm titles. From katham; an engraving, i.e. A poem.">A Miktam</a> <a href="/hebrew/1732.htm" title="1732: lə·ḏā·wiḏ (Prep-l:: N-proper-ms) -- Perhaps beloved one, a son of Jesse. Rarely; Daviyd; from the same as dowd; loving; David, the youngest son of Jesse.">of David</a> <a href="/hebrew/3925.htm" title="3925: lə·lam·mêḏ (Prep-l:: V-Piel-Inf) -- A primitive root; properly, to goad, i.e. to teach:(un-) accustomed, X diligently, expert, instruct, learn, skilful, teach(-er,ing).">for instruction.</a> <a href="/hebrew/5327.htm" title="5327: bə·haṣ·ṣō·w·ṯōw (Prep-b:: V-Hifil-Inf:: 3ms) -- A primitive root; properly, to go forth, i.e. to be expelled, and desolate; causatively, to lay waste; also, to quarrel.">When he fought</a> <a href="/hebrew/853.htm" title="853: ’eṯ (Prep) -- Apparent contracted from 'owth in the demonstrative sense of entity; properly, self."></a> <a href="/hebrew/763.htm" title="763: ’ă·ram Aram of (the) two rivers, a district of Aram (Syria). From 'Aram and the dual of nahar; Aram of two rivers or Mesopotamia."></a> <a href="/hebrew/763.htm" title="763: na·hă·ra·yim (N-proper-fs) -- Aram of (the) two rivers, a district of Aram (Syria). From 'Aram and the dual of nahar; Aram of two rivers or Mesopotamia.">Aram-naharaim</a> <a href="/hebrew/853.htm" title="853: wə·’eṯ- (Conj-w:: Prep) -- Apparent contracted from 'owth in the demonstrative sense of entity; properly, self."></a> <a href="/hebrew/760.htm" title="760: ’ă·ramAram of Tsoba. From 'Aram and Tsowba'; Aram of Tsoba."></a> <a href="/hebrew/760.htm" title="760: ṣō·w·ḇāh (N-proper-fs) -- Aram of Tsoba. From 'Aram and Tsowba'; Aram of Tsoba.">and Aram-zobah,</a> <a href="/hebrew/3097.htm" title="3097: yō·w·’āḇ (N-proper-ms) -- The LORD is father, three Isr. From Yhovah and 'ab; Jehovah-fathered; Joab, the name of three Israelites.">and Joab</a> <a href="/hebrew/7725.htm" title="7725: way·yā·šāḇ (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms) -- A primitive root; to turn back transitively or intransitively, literally or figuratively; generally to retreat; often adverbial, again.">returned</a> <a href="/hebrew/5221.htm" title="5221: way·yaḵ (Conj-w:: V-Hifil-ConsecImperf-3ms) -- To smite. A primitive root; to strike.">and struck down</a> <a href="/hebrew/853.htm" title="853: ’eṯ- (DirObjM) -- Apparent contracted from 'owth in the demonstrative sense of entity; properly, self."></a> <a href="/hebrew/8147.htm" title="8147: šə·nêm (Number-md) -- Two (a card. number). Dual of sheniy; feminine shttayim; two; also twofold.">12,000</a> <a href="/hebrew/6240.htm" title="6240: ‘ā·śār (Number-ms) -- Ten. For eser; ten, i.e. -teen; also -teenth."></a> <a href="/hebrew/505.htm" title="505: ’ā·lep̄ (Number-ms) -- A thousand. Prop, the same as 'eleph; hence a thousand."></a> <a href="/hebrew/123.htm" title="123: ’ĕ·ḏō·wm (N-proper-ms) -- The name of a condiment. Or oedowm; from 'adom; red; Edom, the elder twin-brother of Jacob; hence the region occupied by him.">Edomites</a> <a href="/hebrew/1516.htm" title="1516: bə·ḡê- (Prep-b:: N-proper-fs) -- A valley. Or gay; probably from the same root as gevah; a gorge.">in the Valley</a> <a href="/hebrew/4417.htm" title="4417: me·laḥ (N-ms) -- Salt. From malach; properly, powder, i.e. salt">of Salt.</a> <a href="/hebrew/2186.htm" title="2186: zə·naḥ·tā·nū (V-Qal-Perf-2ms:: 1cp) -- Reject, forsake, fail. A primitive root meaning to push aside, i.e. Reject, forsake, fail."> You have rejected us,</a> <a href="/hebrew/430.htm" title="430: ’ĕ·lō·hîm (N-mp) -- Plural of 'elowahh; gods in the ordinary sense; but specifically used of the supreme God">O God;</a> <a href="/hebrew/6555.htm" title="6555: p̄ə·raṣ·tā·nū (V-Qal-Perf-2ms:: 1cp) -- To break through. A primitive root; to break out.">You have broken us;</a> <a href="/hebrew/599.htm" title="599: ’ā·nap̄·tā (V-Qal-Perf-2ms) -- To be angry. A primitive root; to breathe hard, i.e. Be enraged.">You have been angry;</a> <a href="/hebrew/7725.htm" title="7725: tə·šō·w·ḇêḇ (V-Piel-Imperf-2ms) -- A primitive root; to turn back transitively or intransitively, literally or figuratively; generally to retreat; often adverbial, again.">restore</a> <a href="/hebrew/lā·nū (Prep:: 1cp) -- ">us!</a> 2You have shaken the land and torn it open. Heal its fractures, for it is quaking.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/2_samuel/8-1.htm">2 Samuel 8:1-14</a> Some time later, David defeated the Philistines, subdued them, and took Metheg-ammah from the hand of the Philistines. / David also defeated the Moabites, made them lie down on the ground, and measured them off with a cord. He measured off with two lengths those to be put to death, and with one length those to be spared. So the Moabites became subject to David and brought him tribute. / David also defeated Hadadezer son of Rehob, king of Zobah, who had marched out to restore his dominion along the Euphrates River. ... <a href="/1_chronicles/18-1.htm">1 Chronicles 18:1-13</a> Some time later, David defeated the Philistines, subdued them, and took Gath and its villages from the hand of the Philistines. / David also defeated the Moabites, and they became subject to David and brought him tribute. / As far as Hamath, David also defeated King Hadadezer of Zobah, who had marched out to establish his dominion along the Euphrates River. ... <a href="/psalms/44-9.htm">Psalm 44:9-10</a> But You have rejected and humbled us; You no longer go forth with our armies. / You have made us retreat from the foe, and those who hate us have plundered us. <a href="/psalms/89-38.htm">Psalm 89:38-45</a> Now, however, You have spurned and rejected him; You are enraged by Your anointed one. / You have renounced the covenant with Your servant and sullied his crown in the dust. / You have broken down all his walls; You have reduced his strongholds to rubble. ... <a href="/psalms/74-1.htm">Psalm 74:1</a> A Maskil of Asaph. Why have You rejected us forever, O God? Why does Your anger smolder against the sheep of Your pasture? <a href="/psalms/79-5.htm">Psalm 79:5</a> How long, O LORD? Will You be angry forever? Will Your jealousy burn like fire? <a href="/isaiah/64-9.htm">Isaiah 64:9</a> Do not be angry, O LORD, beyond measure; do not remember our iniquity forever. Oh, look upon us, we pray; we are all Your people! <a href="/lamentations/5-22.htm">Lamentations 5:22</a> unless You have utterly rejected us and remain angry with us beyond measure. <a href="/jeremiah/15-1.htm">Jeremiah 15:1</a> Then the LORD said to me: “Even if Moses and Samuel should stand before Me, My heart would not go out to this people. Send them from My presence, and let them go! <a href="/hosea/5-15.htm">Hosea 5:15</a> Then I will return to My place until they admit their guilt and seek My face; in their affliction they will earnestly seek Me.” <a href="/romans/11-1.htm">Romans 11:1</a> I ask then, did God reject His people? Certainly not! I am an Israelite myself, a descendant of Abraham, from the tribe of Benjamin. <a href="/romans/11-2.htm">Romans 11:2</a> God did not reject His people, whom He foreknew. Do you not know what the Scripture says about Elijah, how he appealed to God against Israel: <a href="/hebrews/13-5.htm">Hebrews 13:5</a> Keep your lives free from the love of money and be content with what you have, for God has said: “Never will I leave you, never will I forsake you.” <a href="/2_corinthians/4-8.htm">2 Corinthians 4:8-9</a> We are hard pressed on all sides, but not crushed; perplexed, but not in despair; / persecuted, but not forsaken; struck down, but not destroyed. <a href="/2_corinthians/1-8.htm">2 Corinthians 1:8-10</a> We do not want you to be unaware, brothers, of the hardships we encountered in the province of Asia. We were under a burden far beyond our ability to endure, so that we despaired even of life. / Indeed, we felt we were under the sentence of death, in order that we would not trust in ourselves, but in God, who raises the dead. / He has delivered us from such a deadly peril, and He will deliver us. In Him we have placed our hope that He will yet again deliver us,</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>O God, you have cast us off, you have scattered us, you have been displeased; O turn yourself to us again.A.<a href="/psalms/59-1.htm">Psalm 59:1</a> To the chief Musician, Altaschith, Michtam of David; when Saul sent, and they watched the house to kill him. Deliver me from mine enemies, O my God: defend me from them that rise up against me.when he strove<a href="/2_samuel/8-3.htm">2 Samuel 8:3,12,13</a> David smote also Hadadezer, the son of Rehob, king of Zobah, as he went to recover his border at the river Euphrates… <a href="/2_samuel/10-16.htm">2 Samuel 10:16</a> And Hadarezer sent, and brought out the Syrians that were beyond the river: and they came to Helam; and Shobach the captain of the host of Hadarezer went before them.<a href="/1_chronicles/18-3.htm">1 Chronicles 18:3,12,13</a> And David smote Hadarezer king of Zobah unto Hamath, as he went to stablish his dominion by the river Euphrates… valley<a href="/2_kings/14-7.htm">2 Kings 14:7</a> He slew of Edom in the valley of salt ten thousand, and took Selah by war, and called the name of it Joktheel unto this day.<a href="/2_chronicles/25-11.htm">2 Chronicles 25:11</a> And Amaziah strengthened himself, and led forth his people, and went to the valley of salt, and smote of the children of Seir ten thousand.O God<a href="/psalms/60-10.htm">Psalm 60:10</a> Wilt not thou, O God, which hadst cast us off? and thou, O God, which didst not go out with our armies?<a href="/psalms/44-9.htm">Psalm 44:9</a> But thou hast cast off, and put us to shame; and goest not forth with our armies.<a href="/psalms/74-1.htm">Psalm 74:1</a> Maschil of Asaph. O God, why hast thou cast us off for ever? why doth thine anger smoke against the sheep of thy pasture?scattered [heb.<a href="/psalms/59-11.htm">Psalm 59:11</a> Slay them not, lest my people forget: scatter them by thy power; and bring them down, O Lord our shield.<a href="/1_samuel/4-10.htm">1 Samuel 4:10,11,17</a> And the Philistines fought, and Israel was smitten, and they fled every man into his tent: and there was a very great slaughter; for there fell of Israel thirty thousand footmen… <a href="/1_samuel/13-6.htm">1 Samuel 13:6,7,11,19-22</a> When the men of Israel saw that they were in a strait, (for the people were distressed,) then the people did hide themselves in caves, and in thickets, and in rocks, and in high places, and in pits… O turn<a href="/psalms/79-9.htm">Psalm 79:9</a> Help us, O God of our salvation, for the glory of thy name: and deliver us, and purge away our sins, for thy name's sake.<a href="/psalms/89-3.htm">Psalm 89:3,7,19</a> I have made a covenant with my chosen, I have sworn unto David my servant, … <div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/psalms/46-6.htm">Angry</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/28-23.htm">Aram</a> <a href="/psalms/59-17.htm">Aram-Naharaim</a> <a href="/psalms/59-17.htm">Aram-Zobah</a> <a href="/psalms/58-6.htm">Broken</a> <a href="/psalms/56-7.htm">Cast</a> <a href="/psalms/59-17.htm">Chief</a> <a href="/psalms/58-1.htm">Choirmaster</a> <a href="/psalms/55-20.htm">Covenant</a> <a href="/psalms/59-17.htm">David</a> <a href="/nehemiah/13-8.htm">Displeased</a> <a href="/psalms/59-17.htm">Edom</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/27-5.htm">Fought</a> <a href="/psalms/36-1.htm">God</a> <a href="/psalms/55-1.htm">Instruction</a> <a href="/psalms/59-17.htm">Joab</a> <a href="/psalms/44-22.htm">Killed</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/4-5.htm">Lily</a> <a href="/psalms/59-17.htm">Michtam</a> <a href="/psalms/58-1.htm">Miktam</a> <a href="/psalms/59-17.htm">Musician</a> <a href="/judges/3-8.htm">Naharaim</a> <a href="/psalms/59-1.htm">Poem</a> <a href="/psalms/53-5.htm">Rejected</a> <a href="/psalms/51-12.htm">Restore</a> <a href="/psalms/59-17.htm">Salt</a> <a href="/psalms/53-5.htm">Scattered</a> <a href="/psalms/59-17.htm">Shushan</a> <a href="/psalms/59-17.htm">Strove</a> <a href="/psalms/59-17.htm">Teach</a> <a href="/psalms/50-17.htm">Teaching</a> <a href="/psalms/59-17.htm">Thousand</a> <a href="/psalms/59-5.htm">Thyself</a> <a href="/psalms/59-1.htm">Tune</a> <a href="/psalms/59-14.htm">Turn</a> <a href="/psalms/59-17.htm">Twelve</a> <a href="/psalms/59-17.htm">Valley</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/8-3.htm">Zobah</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/psalms/76-7.htm">Angry</a> <a href="/isaiah/7-1.htm">Aram</a> <a href="/genesis/24-10.htm">Aram-Naharaim</a> <a href="/psalms/59-17.htm">Aram-Zobah</a> <a href="/psalms/60-2.htm">Broken</a> <a href="/psalms/60-8.htm">Cast</a> <a href="/psalms/60-12.htm">Chief</a> <a href="/psalms/61-1.htm">Choirmaster</a> <a href="/psalms/74-20.htm">Covenant</a> <a href="/psalms/60-12.htm">David</a> <a href="/proverbs/24-18.htm">Displeased</a> <a href="/psalms/60-8.htm">Edom</a> <a href="/psalms/109-3.htm">Fought</a> <a href="/isaiah/37-38.htm">God</a> <a href="/psalms/74-1.htm">Instruction</a> <a href="/1_samuel/26-6.htm">Joab</a> <a href="/psalms/78-31.htm">Killed</a> <a href="/songs/1-17.htm">Lily</a> <a href="/psalms/15-5.htm">Michtam</a> <a href="/psalms/16-1.htm">Miktam</a> <a href="/psalms/60-12.htm">Musician</a> <a href="/genesis/24-10.htm">Naharaim</a> <a href="/psalms/16-1.htm">Poem</a> <a href="/psalms/60-10.htm">Rejected</a> <a href="/psalms/68-9.htm">Restore</a> <a href="/psalms/107-34.htm">Salt</a> <a href="/psalms/68-1.htm">Scattered</a> <a href="/daniel/8-2.htm">Shushan</a> <a href="/psalms/119-158.htm">Strove</a> <a href="/psalms/78-5.htm">Teach</a> <a href="/psalms/78-1.htm">Teaching</a> <a href="/psalms/68-17.htm">Thousand</a> <a href="/psalms/73-20.htm">Thyself</a> <a href="/psalms/69-1.htm">Tune</a> <a href="/psalms/64-8.htm">Turn</a> <a href="/jeremiah/52-20.htm">Twelve</a> <a href="/psalms/60-6.htm">Valley</a> <a href="/1_samuel/14-47.htm">Zobah</a><div class="vheading2">Psalm 60</div>1. <a href="/psalms/60-1.htm">David, complaining to God of former judgment</a> 4. <a href="/psalms/60-4.htm">now upon better hope, prays for deliverance</a> 6. <a href="/psalms/60-6.htm">Comforting himself in God's promises, he craves that help whereon he trusts</a> </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'; 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This phrase indicates that the psalm was intended for public worship and was to be directed by the choirmaster. It suggests an organized form of worship in ancient Israel, where music played a significant role in temple services.To the tune of “The Lily of the Covenant.” This likely refers to a well-known melody or musical setting of the time. The use of specific tunes for psalms indicates a rich tradition of music in Hebrew worship, where certain melodies were associated with particular themes or occasions.A Miktam of David for instruction. The term "Miktam" is often interpreted as a type of psalm or musical term, possibly indicating a golden or precious song. The phrase "for instruction" suggests that this psalm was meant to teach or impart wisdom, reflecting the didactic nature of many of David's writings.When he fought Aram-naharaim and Aram-zobah, and Joab returned and struck down 12,000 Edomites in the Valley of Salt. This historical context places the psalm during a time of military conflict. Aram-naharaim and Aram-zobah were regions in Mesopotamia and Syria, respectively. The Valley of Salt is likely located near the Dead Sea. This setting underscores the geopolitical struggles of Israel and highlights the leadership of David and his commander Joab. The victory over the Edomites is also recorded in <a href="/2_samuel/8-13.htm">2 Samuel 8:13</a> and <a href="/1_chronicles/18-12.htm">1 Chronicles 18:12</a>, emphasizing God's deliverance in battle.You have rejected us, O God; This expression of divine rejection reflects a period of distress or defeat for Israel. It acknowledges God's sovereignty and the belief that national calamities were often seen as a result of divine displeasure.You have broken us; The imagery of being broken suggests a state of vulnerability and defeat. It conveys the deep sense of loss and the need for divine intervention and healing.You have been angry; This phrase acknowledges God's righteous anger, which in the Old Testament is often associated with Israel's disobedience or idolatry. It reflects the covenant relationship where God's anger is a response to the people's failure to uphold their part of the covenant.restore us! The plea for restoration is a common theme in the psalms, reflecting a desire for reconciliation and renewal. It underscores the hope and faith in God's mercy and the belief that He can restore what has been broken. This plea is echoed in other scriptures, such as <a href="/psalms/80-3.htm">Psalm 80:3</a> and <a href="/lamentations/5-21.htm">Lamentations 5:21</a>, where the call for restoration is linked to repentance and divine grace.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/d/david.htm">David</a> The author of the psalm, traditionally believed to be King David, who often wrote psalms during times of distress and national crisis. 2. <a href="/topical/i/israel.htm">Israel</a> The nation of Israel is the primary subject of the psalm, experiencing a period of divine rejection and seeking restoration. 3. <a href="/topical/g/god.htm">God</a> The central figure to whom the psalm is addressed, highlighting His sovereignty and the need for His favor and restoration. 4. <a href="/topical/m/military_defeat.htm">Military Defeat</a> The context of the psalm suggests a backdrop of military defeat or national calamity, prompting a plea for divine intervention. 5. <a href="/topical/r/restoration.htm">Restoration</a> The desired outcome of the psalm, where the people seek to be restored to God's favor and protection.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/u/understanding_divine_discipline.htm">Understanding Divine Discipline</a> Recognize that God's rejection or discipline is often a response to sin or disobedience. It is crucial to examine our lives and repent where necessary. <a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_repentance.htm">The Importance of Repentance</a> True restoration begins with acknowledging our failures and turning back to God with a contrite heart. <a href="/topical/g/god's_sovereignty_in_trials.htm">God’s Sovereignty in Trials</a> Even in times of distress, God remains sovereign. Trust in His ultimate plan and purpose, even when circumstances seem dire. <a href="/topical/t/the_power_of_prayer_for_restoration.htm">The Power of Prayer for Restoration</a> Like David, we should boldly approach God in prayer, seeking His mercy and restoration in our lives and communities. <a href="/topical/h/hope_in_god's_unfailing_love.htm">Hope in God’s Unfailing Love</a> Despite moments of divine anger, God’s love and desire to restore His people remain steadfast. Hold onto hope in His promises.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_psalm_60.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Psalm 60</a> <a href="/q/how_does_psalm_60_1_fit_god's_mercy.htm">Since Psalm 60:1 portrays God as angry and distant, how does this align with the Bible’s broader portrayal of His mercy and love? </a> <a href="/q/what_does_'michtam'_mean_in_psalms.htm">What is the meaning of Michtam in the Psalms?</a> <a href="/q/how_does_psalm_85_1_align_with_history.htm">Psalm 85:1 - How do we reconcile Israel's supposed restoration from captivity with historical records that do not confirm such an event at that time?</a> <a href="/q/how_is_god's_presence_everlasting_if_he_left.htm">Lamentations 2:7 - If God truly abandoned His altar and temple, how do we reconcile this with the belief that the divine presence is everlasting?</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>(1) Hast scattered us.--Literally, hast broken us. A word used of a wall or fence, <a href="/psalms/80-12.htm" title="Why have you then broken down her hedges, so that all they which pass by the way do pluck her?">Psalm 80:12</a>, but in <a href="/2_samuel/5-20.htm" title="And David came to Baalperazim, and David smote them there, and said, The LORD has broken forth on my enemies before me, as the breach of waters. Therefore he called the name of that place Baalperazim.">2Samuel 5:20</a> applied to the rout of an army, an event which gave its name to the locality, "plain of breaches." So in English:"And seeing me, with a great voice he cried,They are broken, they are broken."--TENNYSON: Elaine.On the other hand, the two succeeding verses seem to refer to a political convulsion rather than a military defeat, and it has been conjectured that the breach between the two kingdoms is here indicated. (See the use of perez=breach, in <a href="/judges/21-15.htm" title="And the people repented them for Benjamin, because that the LORD had made a breach in the tribes of Israel.">Judges 21:15</a>.)<div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/psalms/60.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 1. - O God, thou hast east us off, thou hast scattered us, thou hast been displeased (comp. <a href="/psalms/44-9.htm">Psalm 44:9-11</a>). The expressions used imply a signal defeat, which, though not mentioned in the historical books, harmonizes with the account given in 1 Kings of the severe treatment of Edom by Joab. From the fact of the defeat the psalmist infers the ground of it - God's displeasure. O turn thyself to us again; rather, O restore to us (i.e. make restoration to us) again (see the Revised Version). <a href="/commentaries/psalms/60-1.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div>For the choirmaster. לַ֭מְנַצֵּחַ (lam·naṣ·ṣê·aḥ) Preposition-l, Article | Verb - Piel - Participle - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5329.htm">Strong's 5329: </a> To glitter from afar, to be eminent, to be permanent To the tune of עַל־ (‘al-) Preposition <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5921.htm">Strong's 5921: </a> Above, over, upon, against “The Lily of Testimony.” עֵד֑וּת (‘ê·ḏūṯ) Noun - feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_7802.htm">Strong's 7802: </a> Shoshannim-Eduth -- Shushan-eduth A Miktam מִכְתָּ֖ם (miḵ·tām) Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_4387.htm">Strong's 4387: </a> A technical term in psalm titles of David לְדָוִ֣ד (lə·ḏā·wiḏ) Preposition-l | Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1732.htm">Strong's 1732: </a> David -- perhaps 'beloved one', a son of Jesse for instruction. לְלַמֵּֽד׃ (lə·lam·mêḏ) Preposition-l | Verb - Piel - Infinitive construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3925.htm">Strong's 3925: </a> To exercise in, learn When he fought בְּהַצּוֹת֨וֹ ׀ (bə·haṣ·ṣō·w·ṯōw) Preposition-b | Verb - Hifil - Infinitive construct | third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5327.htm">Strong's 5327: </a> To go forth, to be expelled, desolate, to lay waste, to quarrel Aram-naharaim נַהֲרַיִם֮ (na·hă·ra·yim) Noun - proper - feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_763.htm">Strong's 763: </a> Mesopotamia -- 'Aram of (the) two rivers', a district of Aram (Syria) and Aram-zobah, צ֫וֹבָ֥ה (ṣō·w·ḇāh) Noun - proper - feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_760.htm">Strong's 760: </a> Aram of Tsoba and Joab יוֹאָ֗ב (yō·w·’āḇ) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3097.htm">Strong's 3097: </a> Joab -- 'the LORD is father', three Israelites returned וַיָּ֤שָׁב (way·yā·šāḇ) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_7725.htm">Strong's 7725: </a> To turn back, in, to retreat, again and struck down וַיַּ֣ךְ (way·yaḵ) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Hifil - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5221.htm">Strong's 5221: </a> To strike 12,000 שְׁנֵ֖ים (šə·nêm) Number - md <a href="/hebrew/strongs_8147.htm">Strong's 8147: </a> Two (a cardinal number) Edomites אֱד֣וֹם (’ĕ·ḏō·wm) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_123.htm">Strong's 123: </a> The name of a condiment in the Valley of Salt. בְּגֵיא־ (bə·ḡê-) Preposition-b | Noun - proper - feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1516.htm">Strong's 1516: </a> A valley You have rejected us, זְנַחְתָּ֣נוּ (zə·naḥ·tā·nū) Verb - Qal - Perfect - second person masculine singular | first person common plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_2186.htm">Strong's 2186: </a> Reject, forsake, fail O God; אֱ֭לֹהִים (’ĕ·lō·hîm) Noun - masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_430.htm">Strong's 430: </a> gods -- the supreme God, magistrates, a superlative You have broken us; פְרַצְתָּ֑נוּ (p̄ə·raṣ·tā·nū) Verb - Qal - Perfect - second person masculine singular | first person common plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_6555.htm">Strong's 6555: </a> To break through You have been angry; אָ֝נַ֗פְתָּ (’ā·nap̄·tā) Verb - Qal - Perfect - second person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_599.htm">Strong's 599: </a> To breathe hard, be enraged restore us! תְּשׁ֣וֹבֵ֥ב (tə·šō·w·ḇêḇ) Verb - Piel - Imperfect - second person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_7725.htm">Strong's 7725: </a> To turn back, in, to retreat, again <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/psalms/60-1.htm">Psalm 60:1 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/psalms/60-1.htm">Psalm 60:1 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/psalms/60-1.htm">Psalm 60:1 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/psalms/60-1.htm">Psalm 60:1 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/psalms/60-1.htm">Psalm 60:1 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/psalms/60-1.htm">Psalm 60:1 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/psalms/60-1.htm">Psalm 60:1 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/psalms/60-1.htm">Psalm 60:1 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/psalms/60-1.htm">Psalm 60:1 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/psalms/60-1.htm">Psalm 60:1 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/psalms/60-1.htm">OT Poetry: Psalm 60:1 For the Chief Musician (Psalm Ps Psa.) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/psalms/59-17.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Psalm 59:17"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Psalm 59:17" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/psalms/60-2.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Psalm 60:2"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Psalm 60:2" /></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>