Psalms 60

Psalms 60:1

Title. Shushan eduth] It seems to be some musicall instrument of six strings, psal. 45. title, made in honour of the place where the testimony was kept.

Michtam] Or, a golden psalm.

when he strove with Aram-naharaim, &c.] 2 Samuel 8:3; 2 Samuel 8:13. 1 Chronicles 18:3.

with Aram-zobah] Called also Sophens, which standeth by Euphrates.

THou hast cast us off] Psalms 44:9.

thou hast scattered us] When they were not able to resist their enemies, the people fled hither and thither, for they could not be safe in their own houses.

scattered] Heb. broken.

Psalms 60:2

earth] Or, land.

thou hast broken it] As if it were cleft with an earth-quake.

Psalms 60:3

hard things] Thou hast heretofore handled thy people sharply, so that they have lost sense and judgement.

Psalms 60:4

a banner to them that fear thee] But in affording succour, and giving me victory over the enemies, thou hast now dealt favourably with us, psal. 20. 5. and 74. 4. Isaiah 49:21.

because of the truth] Not for our merits, but to shew the truth of thy promise.

Psalms 60:5

That thy beleved may be delivered] Psal. 108. 6, &c. From the remnant of their adversaries.

Psalms 60:6

God hath spoken in his holinesse] It is so certain, as if it were spoken by an oracle, that I shall enjoy these places.

Psalms 60:7

Ephraim also is the strength of mine head] For it was strong, and well peopled.

Judah is my law-giver] It shall be the ruling tribe, Genes. 49. 10.

Psalms 60:8

Moab is my wash-pet] In most vile subjection, as men used to washing other mens feet, 1 Samuel 25:41.

wash-pot] Or, washing-pot, or pot to wash in.

over] Or, on, or at.

over Edom will I cast cut my shoe] In scorn and contempt of that proud nation, I will cast my shoe at him, or to him, to make clean.

triumph thou because of me] Or, triumph thou over me (by an ironie) Shout for joy that ye come under my goverment.

Psalms 60:9

into the strong citie] He was assured that God would give him the strong cities of his enemies, wherein they thought themselves sure.

strong city] Heb. city of strength.

Psalms 60:10

hadst cast us off?] Psalms 44:9. and Psalms 108:11.

Psalms 60:11

vain is the help of man] Psal. 118. 8, 9. and 146. 3.

help] Heb. salvation.

Psalms 60:12

valiantly] Numbers 24:18.