Psalm 60:5

Translations

Modern

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

Traditional

That thy beloved may be delivered; save with thy right hand, and hear me.

Literal

That Your beloved may be rescued, bring salvation with Your right hand and answer us.

Latin

Salvum fac dextera tua, et exaudi me.

Original

Hebrew

English

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

Notes

Psalms 60:5

The psalmist prays for rescue based on the special relationship between God and his people.

Psalms 60:5–12

This section is repeated in Psalm 108:6–13.

Psalms 60:1–12

The psalmist laments a national defeat and cries out to God for rescue.

Psalms 51:1–65:13

These psalms of David share a common theme. They reflect on the experience of evil. In Psalm 51, the psalmist admits his wrongdoing and asks for God's forgiveness. Psalms 52–64 express sorrow over specific evils David faced. A song of praise (Psalm 65) brings David's laments to an end.

Theme notes and profiles

David Joab Salvation in the Psalms

Related verses

Isaiah 41:10
Do not fear, for I am with you; do not be afraid, for I am your God. I will strengthen you; I will surely help you; I will uphold you with My righteous right hand.
Exodus 15:6
Your right hand, O LORD, is majestic in power; Your right hand, O LORD, has shattered the enemy.
Psalm 108:6–13
Respond and save us with Your right hand, that Your beloved may be delivered.
Psalm 17:7
Show the wonders of Your loving devotion, You who save by Your right hand those who seek refuge from their foes.
Psalm 18:35
You have given me Your shield of salvation; Your right hand upholds me, and Your gentleness exalts me.
Psalm 74:11
Why do You withdraw Your strong right hand? Stretch it out to destroy them!
Psalm 60:12
With God we will perform with valor, and He will trample our enemies.
Matthew 17:5
While Peter was still speaking, a bright cloud enveloped them, and a voice from the cloud said, “This is My beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased. Listen to Him!”
Deuteronomy 7:7–8
The LORD did not set His affection on you and choose you because you were more numerous than the other peoples, for you were the fewest of all peoples.
Jeremiah 11:15
What right has My beloved in My house, having carried out so many evil schemes? Can consecrated meat avert your doom? When you are wicked, then you rejoice.
Psalm 22:8
“He trusts in the LORD, let the LORD deliver him; let the LORD rescue him, since He delights in him.”
Matthew 3:17
And a voice from heaven said, “This is My beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased!”

Parallels

2 Samuel 8:1–14 1 Chronicles 18:1–13 Psalm 108:1–13

Glossary

Aram-Zobah David Eduth Michtam Miktam Music Psalms, Book of Shushan Eduth

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