Psalms 60; Psalms 61; Psalms 62

1 You have rejected us, God, and defeated us; you have been angry with us - but now turn back to us.

2 You have made the land tremble, and you have cut it open; now heal its wounds, because it is falling apart.

3 You have made your people suffer greatly; we stagger around as though we were drunk.

4 You have warned those who have reverence for you, so that they might escape destruction.

5 Save us by your might; answer our prayer, so that the people you love may be rescued.

6 From his sanctuary God has said, "In triumph I will divide Shechem and distribute Sukkoth Valley to my people.

7 Gilead is mine, and Manasseh too; Ephraim is my helmet and Judah my royal scepter.

8 But I will use Moab as my washbowl, and I will throw my sandals on Edom, as a sign that I own it. Did the Philistines think they would shout in triumph over me?"

9 Who, O God, will take me into the fortified city? Who will lead me to Edom?

10 Have you really rejected us? Aren't you going to march out with our armies?

11 Help us against the enemy; human help is worthless.

12 With God on our side we will win; he will defeat our enemies.

1 Hear my cry, O God; listen to my prayer!

2 In despair and far from home I call to you! Take me to a safe refuge,

3 for you are my protector, my strong defense against my enemies.

4 Let me live in your sanctuary all my life; let me find safety under your wings.

5 You have heard my promises, O God, and you have given me what belongs to those who honor you.

6 Add many years to the king's life; let him live on and on!

7 May he rule forever in your presence, O God; protect him with your constant love and faithfulness.

8 So I will always sing praises to you, as I offer you daily what I have promised.

1 I wait patiently for God to save me; I depend on him alone.

2 He alone protects and saves me; he is my defender, and I shall never be defeated.

3 How much longer will all of you attack someone who is no stronger than a broken-down fence?

4 You only want to bring him down from his place of honor; you take pleasure in lies. You speak words of blessing, but in your heart you curse him.

5 I depend on God alone; I put my hope in him.

6 He alone protects and saves me; he is my defender, and I shall never be defeated.

7 My salvation and honor depend on God; he is my strong protector; he is my shelter.

8 Trust in God at all times, my people. Tell him all your troubles, for he is our refuge.

9 Human beings are all like a puff of breath; great and small alike are worthless. Put them on the scales, and they weigh nothing; they are lighter than a mere breath.

10 Don't put your trust in violence; don't hope to gain anything by robbery; even if your riches increase, don't depend on them.

11 More than once I have heard God say that power belongs to him

12 and that his love is constant. You yourself, O Lord, reward everyone according to their deeds.