Psalm 60-61

New Life Version

Prayer for Help

60 O God, You have turned away from us. You have broken us. You have been angry. O heal us and turn to us again. ²You have made the land shake. You have torn it open. Heal it where it is broken, for it shakes. ³You have made Your people suffer hard things. You have given us wine to drink that makes us not able to walk straight. ⁴You have given a flag to those who fear You, so it may be seen because of the truth. ⁵Save us with Your right hand, and answer us, so Your loved ones may be set free.

⁶God has said in His holy place: “I will be full of joy. I will divide Shechem and the valley of Succoth. ⁷Gilead is Mine. And Manasseh is Mine. Ephraim is the covering for My head. Judah is My Law giver. ⁸Moab is where I wash My hands. I will throw My shoe over Edom. Call out, Philistia, because of me.”

⁹Who will bring me into the strong city? Who will lead me into Edom? ¹⁰Have You not turned away from us, O God? And will You not go out with our armies, O God? ¹¹O give us help against those who hate us. For the help of man is worth nothing. ¹²With God’s help we will do well. And He will break under His feet those who fight against us.

A Safe Place in God

61 Hear my cry, O God. Listen to my prayer. ²I call to You from the end of the earth when my heart is weak. Lead me to the rock that is higher than I. ³For You have been a safe place for me, a tower of strength where I am safe from those who fight against me. ⁴Let me live in Your tent forever. Let me be safe under the covering of Your wings. ⁵For You have heard my promises, O God. You have given me that which You give to those who fear Your name. ⁶You will add days to the life of the king. His years will be as long as the lives of many children and grandchildren added together. ⁷He will stay forever with God. Set apart loving-kindness and truth to keep him safe. ⁸So I will sing thanks to Your name forever and keep my promises day by day.

Psalm 60-61

New International Version

Psalm 60^[a]^(A)

For the director of music. To the tune of “The Lily of the Covenant.” A miktam^[b] of David. For teaching. When he fought Aram Naharaim^[c] and Aram Zobah,^[d] and when Joab returned and struck down twelve thousand Edomites in the Valley of Salt.^(B)

¹You have rejected us,^(C) God, and burst upon us;
    you have been angry^(D)—now restore us!^(E)
²You have shaken the land^(F) and torn it open;
    mend its fractures,^(G) for it is quaking.
³You have shown your people desperate times;^(H)
    you have given us wine that makes us stagger.^(I)
⁴But for those who fear you, you have raised a banner^(J)
    to be unfurled against the bow.^[e]

⁵Save us and help us with your right hand,^(K)
    that those you love^(L) may be delivered.
⁶God has spoken from his sanctuary:
    “In triumph I will parcel out Shechem^(M)
    and measure off the Valley of Sukkoth.^(N)
⁷Gilead^(O) is mine, and Manasseh is mine;
    Ephraim^(P) is my helmet,
    Judah^(Q) is my scepter.^(R)
⁸Moab is my washbasin,
    on Edom I toss my sandal;
    over Philistia I shout in triumph.^(S)”

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?^(T)
¹¹Give us aid against the enemy,
    for human help is worthless.^(U)
¹²With God we will gain the victory,
    and he will trample down our enemies.^(V)

Psalm 61^[f]

For the director of music. With stringed instruments. Of David.

¹Hear my cry, O God;^(W)
listen to my prayer.^(X)

²From the ends of the earth I call to you,
    I call as my heart grows faint;^(Y)
    lead me to the rock^(Z) that is higher than I.
³For you have been my refuge,^(AA)
    a strong tower against the foe.^(AB)

⁴I long to dwell^(AC) in your tent forever
and take refuge in the shelter of your wings.^[g]^(AD)
⁵For you, God, have heard my vows;^(AE)
you have given me the heritage of those who fear your name.^(AF)

⁶Increase the days of the king’s life,^(AG)
his years for many generations.^(AH)
⁷May he be enthroned in God’s presence forever;^(AI)
appoint your love and faithfulness to protect him.^(AJ)

⁸Then I will ever sing in praise of your name^(AK)
and fulfill my vows day after day.^(AL)

Footnotes

Psalm 60:1 In Hebrew texts 60:1-12 is numbered 60:3-14.
Psalm 60:1 Title: Probably a literary or musical term
Psalm 60:1 Title: That is, Arameans of Northwest Mesopotamia
Psalm 60:1 Title: That is, Arameans of central Syria
Psalm 60:4 The Hebrew has Selah (a word of uncertain meaning) here.
Psalm 61:1 In Hebrew texts 61:1-8 is numbered 61:2-9.
Psalm 61:4 The Hebrew has Selah (a word of uncertain meaning) here.

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Psalm 60-61

New Life Version

Prayer for Help

A Safe Place in God

Psalm 60-61

New International Version

Psalm 60^[a]^(A)

For the director of music. To the tune of “The Lily of the Covenant.” A miktam^[b] of David. For teaching. When he fought Aram Naharaim^[c] and Aram Zobah,^[d] and when Joab returned and struck down twelve thousand Edomites in the Valley of Salt.^(B)

Psalm 61^[f]

For the director of music. With stringed instruments. Of David.

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Psalm 60-61 New Life Version

Prayer for Help

A Safe Place in God

Psalm 60-61 New International Version

Psalm 60[a](A)

For the director of music. To the tune of “The Lily of the Covenant.” A miktam[b] of David. For teaching. When he fought Aram Naharaim[c] and Aram Zobah,[d] and when Joab returned and struck down twelve thousand Edomites in the Valley of Salt.(B)

Psalm 61[f]

For the director of music. With stringed instruments. Of David.

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Psalm 60-61

New Life Version

Psalm 60-61

New International Version

Psalm 60^[a]^(A)

For the director of music. To the tune of “The Lily of the Covenant.” A miktam^[b] of David. For teaching. When he fought Aram Naharaim^[c] and Aram Zobah,^[d] and when Joab returned and struck down twelve thousand Edomites in the Valley of Salt.^(B)

Psalm 61^[f]