Psalm 60 is a national lament by David, written in the shadow of military defeat and ending with one of the most defiant declarations of trust in all of Scripture.

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Lyrics

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

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

Male: Moab is my wash basin Female: I will throw my sandal on Edom Together: 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 Restore us, God of Hosts And cause your face to shine upon us, and we shall be saved

Through God we will do valiantly For it is he who will tread down our adversaries

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Psalms 60 sung by Psalm Selah. The whole Bible, one chapter at a time.

Published 2026-05-22 · Last updated 2026-06-06
Written by Reid Wender, Editorial Director at Psalmody Press