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Psalm 60
Psalm 60
1For 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.
2Thou hast made the land to tremble; thou hast rent it: Heal the breaches thereof; for it shaketh.
3Thou hast showed thy people hard things: Thou hast made us to drink the wine of staggering.
1To 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.
2Thou hast made the earth to tremble; thou hast broken it: heal the breaches thereof; for it shaketh.
3Thou hast shewed thy people hard things: thou hast made us to drink the wine of astonishment.
Commentary · verses 1-3
4Thou hast given a banner to them that fear thee, That it may be displayed because of the truth. Selah
5That thy beloved may be delivered, Save with thy right hand, and answer us.
6God hath spoken in his holiness: I will exult; I will divide Shechem, and mete out the valley of Succoth.
7Gilead is mine, and Manasseh is mine; Ephraim also is the defence of my head; Judah is my sceptre.
4Thou hast given a banner to them that fear thee, that it may be displayed because of the truth. Selah.
5That thy beloved may be delivered; save with thy right hand, and hear me.
6God hath spoken in his holiness; I will rejoice, I will divide Shechem, and mete out the valley of Succoth.
7Gilead is mine, and Manasseh is mine; Ephraim also is the strength of mine head; Judah is my lawgiver;
Commentary · verses 4-7
Judah was the leader of the twelve tribes. Ephraim and Manasseh were Joseph's sons. Joseph was Jacob/Israel's most treasured son.
8Moab is my washpot; Upon Edom will I cast my shoe: Philistia, shout thou because of me.
8Moab is my washpot; over Edom will I cast out my shoe: Philistia, triumph thou because of me.
Commentary · verse 8
Moab was from Lot. Edom was from Esau.
9Who will bring me into the strong city? Who hath led me unto Edom?
10Hast not thou, O God, cast us off? And thou goest not forth, O God, with our hosts.
11Give us help against the adversary; For vain is the help of man.
9Who will bring me into the strong city? who will lead me into Edom?
10Wilt not thou, O God, which hadst cast us off? and thou, O God, which didst not go out with our armies?
11Give us help from trouble: for vain is the help of man.
Commentary · verses 9-11
The psalmist recognized that help from man was vain. He wanted help from God. Notice, the word "help" occurred twice in verse 11, however, in Hebrew it was two different words:
- The first "help" was Strong's #5833 ezrah which was help "from a superior."
- The second "help" was Strong's #8668 tesuwquh - which was help "from a lower source."
In Genesis 2:18, God provided Eve as a "help meet" for Adam:
- The word meet meant "perfect."
- The word "help" was Strong's #5828 ezer which was the root of ezrah meaning "help from a superior."
12Through God we shall do valiantly; For he it is that will tread down our adversaries.
12Through God we shall do valiantly: for he it is that shall tread down our enemies.
Commentary · verse 12
Psalms 56-60 covered five psalms from David that referenced his dealings with Saul and taking control of Israel.
The psalmist was asking for restoration after experiencing judgment from God.