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

The Psalm

Psalms. Chapter 60. 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. You have made the land tremble. You have torn it. Mend its fractures, for it quakes. You have shown your people hard things. You have made us drink the wine that makes us stagger. You have given a banner to those who fear you, that it may be displayed because of the truth. Selah. So that your beloved may be delivered, save with your right hand, and answer us. God has spoken from his sanctuary: “I will triumph. I will divide Shechem, and measure out the valley of Succoth. Gilead is mine, and Manasseh is mine. Ephraim also is the defence of my head. Judah is my sceptre. Moab is my wash basin. I will throw my sandal on Edom. I shout in triumph over Philistia.” Who will bring me into the strong city? Who has led me to Edom? Haven’t you, God, rejected us? You don’t go out with our armies, God. Give us help against the adversary, for the help of man is vain. Through God we will do valiantly, for it is he who will tread down our adversaries.

Worship Lyrics

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
You have made the land tremble
You have torn it
Mend its fractures, for it quakes
You have shown your people hard things
You have made us drink the wine that makes us stagger
You have given a banner to those who fear you, that it may be displayed because of the truth
Selah
So that your beloved may be delivered, save with your right hand, and answer us
God has spoken from his sanctuary: I will triumph
I will divide Shechem, and measure out the valley of Succoth
Gilead is mine, and Manasseh is mine
Ephraim also is the defence of my head
Judah is my sceptre
Moab is my wash basin
I will throw my sandal on Edom
I shout in triumph over Philistia
Who will bring me into the strong city
Who has led me to Edom
Havent you, God, rejected us
You dont go out with our armies, God
Give us help against the adversary, for the help of man is vain
Through God we will do valiantly, for it is he who will tread down our adversaries

About This Psalm

Psalm 60 is a deliverance psalm that speaks to the heart of worship and devotion. This ancient song continues to inspire modern believers in their faith journey.

Key Themes: deliverance

Reflection

This psalm invites us to:

• Meditate on God's word and character
• Apply biblical truth to our daily lives
• Express our hearts in worship and prayer

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Discussion Questions

1. What does this psalm teach us about God's character?
2. How can we apply the message of Psalm 60 to our lives today?
3. What verse or phrase stands out most to you, and why?

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