Psalms 60

1 To him that excelleth upon Shushan Eduth, or Michtam. A Psalme of David to teach. When he fought against Aram Naharaim, and against Aram Zobah, when Joab returned and slew twelve thousand Edomites in the salt valley. O God, thou hast cast vs out, thou hast scattered vs, thou hast bene angry, turne againe vnto vs.

For the choirmaster. To the tune of “The Lily of the Covenant.” A Miktam of David for instruction. When he fought Aram-naharaim and Aram-zobah, and Joab returned and struck down 12,000 Edomites in the Valley of Salt. You have rejected us, O God; You have broken us; You have been angry; restore us!

2 Thou hast made the land to tremble, and hast made it to gape: heale the breaches thereof, for it is shaken.

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

3 Thou hast shewed thy people heauy things: thou hast made vs to drinke the wine of giddines.

You have shown Your people hardship; we are staggered from the wine You made us drink.

4 But now thou hast giuen a banner to them that feare thee, that it may be displayed because of thy trueth. (Selah)

You have raised a banner for those who fear You, that they may flee the bow.

5 That thy beloued may be deliuered, helpe with thy right hand and heare me.

Respond and save us with Your right hand, that Your beloved may be delivered.

6 God hath spoken in his holines: therefore I will reioyce: I shall deuide Shechem, and measure the valley of Succoth.

God has spoken from His sanctuary: “I will triumph! I will parcel out Shechem and apportion the Valley of Succoth.

7 Gilead shalbe mine, and Manasseh shalbe mine: Ephraim also shalbe the strength of mine head: Iudah is my lawgiuer.

Gilead is Mine, and Manasseh is Mine; Ephraim is My helmet, Judah is My scepter.

8 Moab shalbe my wash pot: ouer Edom will I cast out my shoe: Palestina shew thy selfe ioyfull for me.

Moab is My washbasin; upon Edom I toss My sandal; over Philistia I shout in triumph.”

9 Who will leade me into the strong citie? who will bring me vnto Edom?

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

10 Wilt not thou, O God, which hadest cast vs off, and didest not go forth, O God, with our armies?

Have You not rejected us, O God? Will You no longer march out, O God, with our armies?

11 Giue vs helpe against trouble: for vaine is the helpe of man.

Give us aid against the enemy, for the help of man is worthless.

12 Through God we shall doe valiantly: for he shall tread downe our enemies.

With God we will perform with valor, and He will trample our enemies.