Psalm 60-62

Psalm 60In Hebrew texts 60:1-12 is numbered 60:3-14. 1For the director of music. To the tune of “The Lily of the Covenant.” A miktam Title: Probably a literary or musical term of David. For teaching. When he fought Aram Naharaim Title: That is, Arameans of Northwest Mesopotamia and Aram Zobah, Title: That is, Arameans of central Syria 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!

2You have shaken the land and torn it open; mend its fractures, for it is quaking.

3You have shown your people desperate times; you have given us wine that makes us stagger.

4But for those who fear you, you have raised a banner to be unfurled against the bow. The Hebrew has Selah (a word of uncertain meaning) here.

5Save us and help us with your right hand, that those you love may be delivered.

6God has spoken from his sanctuary: “In triumph I will parcel out Shechem and measure off the Valley of Sukkoth.

7Gilead is mine, and Manasseh is mine; Ephraim is my helmet, Judah is my scepter.

8Moab is my washbasin, on Edom I toss my sandal; over Philistia I shout in triumph.”

9Who will bring me to the fortified city? Who will lead me to Edom?

10Is it not you, God, you who have now rejected us and no longer go out with our armies?

11Give us aid against the enemy, for human help is worthless. 12With God we will gain the victory, and he will trample down our enemies.

Psalm 61In Hebrew texts 61:1-8 is numbered 61:2-9. 1For the director of music. With stringed instruments. Of David. Hear my cry, O God; listen to my prayer.

2From the ends of the earth I call to you, I call as my heart grows faint; lead me to the rock that is higher than I.

3For you have been my refuge, a strong tower against the foe.

4I long to dwell in your tent forever and take refuge in the shelter of your wings. The Hebrew has Selah (a word of uncertain meaning) here.

5For you, God, have heard my vows; you have given me the heritage of those who fear your name.

6Increase the days of the king’s life, his years for many generations.

7May he be enthroned in God’s presence forever; appoint your love and faithfulness to protect him. 8Then I will ever sing in praise of your name and fulfill my vows day after day.

Psalm 62In Hebrew texts 62:1-12 is numbered 62:2-13. 1For the director of music. For Jeduthun. A psalm of David. Truly my soul finds rest in God; my salvation comes from him.

2Truly he is my rock and my salvation; he is my fortress, I will never be shaken.

3How long will you assault me? Would all of you throw me down— this leaning wall, this tottering fence?

4Surely they intend to topple me from my lofty place; they take delight in lies. With their mouths they bless, but in their hearts they curse. The Hebrew has Selah (a word of uncertain meaning) here and at the end of verse 8.

5Yes, my soul, find rest in God; my hope comes from him.

6Truly he is my rock and my salvation; he is my fortress, I will not be shaken.

7My salvation and my honor depend on God Or / God Most High is my salvation and my honor ; he is my mighty rock, my refuge.

8Trust in him at all times, you people; pour out your hearts to him, for God is our refuge.

9Surely the lowborn are but a breath, the highborn are but a lie. If weighed on a balance, they are nothing; together they are only a breath.

10Do not trust in extortion or put vain hope in stolen goods; though your riches increase, do not set your heart on them.

11One thing God has spoken, two things I have heard: “Power belongs to you, God, 12and with you, Lord, is unfailing love”; and, “You reward everyone according to what they have done.”