O God, thou hast cast us off, thou hast scattered us, thou hast been displeased; O turn thyself to us again.
What does Psalms 60:1 mean?
David owns God's displeasure to be the cause of all the hardships he had undergone. And when God is turning his hand in our favour, it is good to remember our former troubles.
Key themes
FaithPrayerPraiseLament
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Glossary
- Aram-naharaim Place
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Biblical region. Modern identification: Harran.
- Edom Place
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Biblical region. Modern identification: Buseira.
- Valley of Salt Place
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Biblical special. Modern identification: Es Sebkha.
- Zobah Place
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Biblical region. Modern identification: Brital.