Psalm 60:4–8

4 But for those who fear you, you have raised a banner

to be unfurled against the bow.

5 Save us and help us with your right hand,

that those you love may be delivered.

6 God has spoken from his sanctuary:

“In triumph I will parcel out Shechem

and measure off the Valley of Sukkoth.

7 Gilead is mine, and Manasseh is mine;

Ephraim is my helmet,

Judah is my scepter.

8 Moab is my washbasin,

on Edom I toss my sandal;

over Philistia I shout in triumph.”

4 You have set up a banner for those who fear you,

that they may flee to it from the bow. Selah

5 That your beloved ones may be delivered,

give salvation by your right hand and answer us!

6 God has spoken in his holiness:

“With exultation I will divide up Shechem

and portion out the Vale of Succoth.

7 Gilead is mine; Manasseh is mine;

Ephraim is my helmet;

Judah is my scepter.

8 Moab is my washbasin;

upon Edom I cast my shoe;

over Philistia I shout in triumph.”

4 Thou hast given a banner to them that fear thee,

That it may be displayed because of the truth. Selah.

5 That thy beloved may be delivered;

Save with thy right hand, and hear me.

6 God hath spoken in his holiness;

I will rejoice, I will divide Shechem,

And mete out the valley of Succoth.

7 Gilead is mine, and Manasseh is mine;

Ephraim also is the strength of mine head;

Judah is my lawgiver;

8 Moab is my washpot;

Over Edom will I cast out my shoe:

Philistia, triumph thou because of me.

4 But you have raised a banner for those who fear you—

a rallying point in the face of attack.

Interlude

5 Now rescue your beloved people.

Answer and save us by your power.

6 God has promised this by his holiness:

“I will divide up Shechem with joy.

I will measure out the valley of Succoth.

7 Gilead is mine,

and Manasseh, too.

Ephraim, my helmet, will produce my warriors,

and Judah, my scepter, will produce my kings.

8 But Moab, my washbasin, will become my servant,

and I will wipe my feet on Edom

and shout in triumph over Philistia.”

4 You have given a banner to those who fear You,

That it may be displayed because of the truth.

Selah

5 That Your beloved may be delivered,

Save with Your right hand, and hear me.

6 God has spoken in His holiness:

“I will rejoice;

I will divide Shechem

And measure out the Valley of Succoth.

7 Gilead is Mine, and Manasseh is Mine;

Ephraim also is the helmet for My head;

Judah is My lawgiver.

8 Moab is My washpot;

Over Edom I will cast My shoe;

Philistia, shout in triumph because of Me.”

4 You have raised a banner to gather those who fear you.

Now they can stand up against the enemy.

Selah

5 Answer us and save us by your power

so the people you love will be rescued.

6 God has said from his Temple,

“When I win, I will divide Shechem

and measure off the Valley of Succoth.

7 Gilead and Manasseh are mine.

Ephraim is like my helmet.

Judah holds my royal scepter.

8 Moab is like my washbowl.

I throw my sandals at Edom.

I shout at Philistia.”

4 Thou hast given a banner to them that fear thee, that it may be displayed because of the truth, (Selah,) 5 That thy beloved ones may be delivered. Save with thy right hand, and answer me.

6 God hath spoken in his holiness: I will exult, I will divide Shechem, and mete out the valley of Succoth. 7 Gilead is mine, and Manasseh is mine, and Ephraim is the strength of my head; Judah is my law-giver; 8 Moab is my wash-pot; upon Edom will I cast my sandal; Philistia, shout aloud because of me.

4 Yet, you have raised a flag for those who fear you 

so that they can rally to it 

when attacked by bows ⸤and arrows⸥. 

Selah 

5 Save ⸤us⸥ with your powerful hand, and answer us 

so that those who are dear to you may be rescued.

6 God has promised the following through his holiness: 

“I will triumph! 

I will divide Shechem. 

I will measure the valley of Succoth. 

7 Gilead is mine. 

Manasseh is mine. 

Ephraim is the helmet on my head. 

Judah is my scepter. 

8 Moab is my washtub. 

I will throw my shoe over Edom. 

I will shout in triumph over Philistia.” 

4 You have given a signal flag to those who fear You,

so that they can flee before the archers. Selah

5 Save with Your right hand, and answer me,

so that those You love may be rescued.

6 God has spoken in His sanctuary:

“I will triumph! I will divide up Shechem.

I will apportion the Valley of Succoth.

7 Gilead is Mine, Manasseh is Mine,

and Ephraim is My helmet;

Judah is My scepter.

8 Moab is My washbasin.

I throw My sandal on Edom;

I shout in triumph over Philistia.”

4 You have set up a banner for those who fear you,

to rally to it out of bowshot.   Selah

5 Give victory with your right hand and answer us,

so that those whom you love may be rescued.

6 God has promised in his sanctuary,

“With exultation I will divide up Shechem

and portion out the Vale of Succoth.

7 Gilead is mine, and Manasseh is mine;

Ephraim is my helmet;

Judah is my scepter.

8 Moab is my washbasin;

on Edom I hurl my shoe;

over Philistia I shout in triumph.”

4 You have rallied those who fear you round a banner

out of bowshot, Selah

5 so that your beloved ones may be rescued.

Save by your right hand and answer us.

6 God has spoken in his holiness,

“I will rejoice;

I will divide up Shechem,

and portion out the valley of Succoth.

7 Gilead is mine, and Manasseh is mine,

and Ephraim is the helmet for my head;

Judah is my scepter.

8 Moab is my washing pot;

over Edom, I will cast my sandal.

On account of me, O Philistia, raise a shout.”

4 But you lead into battle those who have respect for you.

You give them a flag to wave against the enemy’s weapons. Selah

5 Save us. Help us with your powerful right hand,

so that those you love may be saved.

6 God has spoken from his temple.

He has said, “I will win the battle.

Then I will divide up the land around Shechem.

I will divide up the Valley of Succoth.

7 Gilead belongs to me.

So does the land of Manasseh.

Ephraim is the strongest tribe.

It is like a helmet for my head.

Judah is the royal tribe.

It is like a ruler’s staff.

8 Moab serves me like one who washes my feet.

I toss my sandal on Edom to show that I own it.

I shout to Philistia that I have won the battle.”

4 You have given a banner to those who fear You,

That it may be displayed because of the truth.

Selah.

5 That Your beloved may be delivered,

Save with Your right hand, and answer us!

6 God has spoken in His holiness:

“I will exult, I will portion out Shechem and measure out the valley of Succoth.

7 “Gilead is Mine, and Manasseh is Mine;

Ephraim also is the helmet of My head;

Judah is My scepter.

8 “Moab is My washbowl;

Over Edom I shall throw My shoe;

Shout loud, O Philistia, because of Me!”