Psalm 60:2 ESV

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Psalms 60:1-5

The title gives us an account, 1. Of the general design of the psalm. It is Michtam?David's jewel, and it is to teach. The Levites must teach it to the people, and by it teach them both to trust in God and to triumph in him; we must, in it, teach ourselves and one another. In a day of public rejoicing we have need to be taught to direct our joy to God and to terminate it in him, to give none of that praise to the instruments of our deliverance which is due to him only, and to encourage our... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Psalms 60:2

Thou hast made the earth to tremble; thou hast broken it ,.... As is frequently done by an earthquake; which, whatever natural causes there may be of it, is always to be ascribed to God. The ancient Heathens F13 A. Gell. Noct. Attic. l. 2. c. 28. were of opinion that all earthquakes were of God. This respects not the whole earth, but the land of Israel only; and so the Targum, "thou hast moved the land of Israel, thou hast shaken and rent it;' and it does not design a natural... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 60:1-12

The psalm itself has every characteristic of the Davidic style—liveliness, rapid transitions, terse yet comprehensive language, strong metaphors, intense feeling, hopefulness. It belongs to the time when, after his first Syrian campaign ( 2 Samuel 8:3-8 ), David was engaged in a war with Edom of a most sanguinary character ( 2 Samuel 8:13 ; 1 Kings 11:15 , 1 Kings 11:16 ; 1 Chronicles 18:12 )—marked by striking vicissitudes, and at least one grievous defeat of the forces of... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 60:1-12

Despondency and its antidote. There are heights and depths in the Divine life. We may pass quickly from the one to the other. When at the height of triumph we may be brought low. When in the depths of despondency we may be raised up. This psalm speaks of despondency. We see— I. HOPE RISING IN THE MIDST OF DESPONDENCY . ( Psalms 60:1-4 .) We are apt to fix our mind on our trials. They bulk large. They press us sorely. We dwell upon their grievousness. We shrink from... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 60:1-12

Assurance in prayer. I. THE PRAYER OF THE REJECTED FOR RESTORATION . ( Psalms 60:1-5 .) The grounds of the prayer are: 1 . Their great need . Felt themselves as if cast off—the very earth trembling with their calamity. They had been reduced to the helplessness of one overcome with wine. 2 . The faithfulness of God to his promises was their banner . ( Psalms 60:4 .) They could pray because they carried this banner. 3 . They could hope and pray on... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 60:2

Thou hast made the earth (rather, the land ) to tremble. The blow struck convulsed the whole land— i . e . the people in it. It is not really an earthquake, but a panic fear, that is intended. Thou hast broken it; or, rent it . The imagery of an earthquake is kept up. Heal the breaches thereof; for it shaketh. The panic fear still continued. read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Psalms 60:2

Thou hast made the earth to tremble - This refers, doubtless, to some calamity that might be compared with an earthquake - some disaster, discomfiture, or defeat that had shaken their hopes, as a city is shaken by an earthquake. Such comparisons are common in the Scriptures.Thou hast broken it - As if it were broken up, or convulsed.Heal the breaches thereof - That is, Appear for thy people, and repair their disasters, as if after an earthquake thou shouldst appear and fill up the rents which... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Psalms 60:2-3

Psalms 60:2-3. Thou hast made the earth to tremble A poetical expression, signifying great and dreadful changes among the people. Heal the breaches thereof Reconcile all those differences which our civil wars have made among us. Thou hast showed thy people hard things Thou hast made us feel what it is to offend thee, by inflicting grievous punishments upon us; thou hast made us drink the wine of astonishment Thou hast fulfilled the words of thy servant Moses, Deuteronomy 28:34, for we... read more

Donald C. Fleming

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Psalms 60:1-12

Psalms 60:0 Psalm Victory over EdomIn the war outlined in 2 Samuel 8:3-14 (and dealt with in more detail in 2 Samuel 10:1-19) David fought on many fronts. The present psalm concerns Israel’s victory in a battle against Edom. Because of the widespread military activity, a number of people and places are named in the accounts in 2 Samuel and in the heading to this psalm. Also three different leaders are named as bringing victory to Israel. The first is David, who was the supreme commander in... read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Psalms 60:2

broken = made fissures. Occurs only here. read more

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Psalms 60:1-5

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Psalms 60:2

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 60:1-12

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 60:1-12

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 60:1-12

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 60:2

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Psalms 60:2

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Psalms 60:2-3

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Psalms 60:1-12

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Psalms 60:2

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