Psalms 60 - EasyEnglish Bible 2024（EASY）

Psalm 60This is for the music leader, and he should use special music.David wrote this prayer to teach people. He wrote it when he fought wars in north Syria. After the battle, Joab's army killed 12,000 of Edom's people in Salt Valley. God has promised to help his people

1God, you have turned against us,

and you have broken down our strong walls.

You are angry with us,

but please make us strong again!

2You made the ground shake

and you tore it open.

Now mend the holes,

or everything will fall down.

3You have given your people a time of great trouble.

You have given us strong wine to drink,

that has made us fall like drunk people.

4But you have lifted up a flag

for the people who serve you.

They can meet together there,

to be safe in the battle.

5Use your power to rescue us!

Answer our prayers!

Then the people that you love will be safe.

6God has spoken from his holy place!

He has promised:

‘I will show my power!

I will divide Shechem into separate pieces.

I will measure Succoth Valley.

7Gilead belongs to me,

and so does Manasseh.

Ephraim is like my helmet for war.

Judah has the authority of my royal sceptre.

8But Moab is the place where I wash my hands.

Edom is my servant.

I can throw my shoes at him!

I will shout loudly,

because I have won against the Philistines.’

9Who will lead me into the strong city?

Who will take me to fight and win against Edom?

10God, have you really turned against us?

Will you not lead our armies into battle?

11Help us to fight against our enemies,

because help from men is useless!

12With God's help, we will win!

He will beat down our enemies for us.