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A Prayer from National Crisis
Commentators explain this is a national lament, not just a personal one. It likely reflects a military defeat or political chaos during the transition from King Saul's troubled reign to King David's. David, as the new leader, identifies with the people's suffering and leads them in turning back to God, acknowledging their troubles stem from His displeasure.
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Albert Barnes
On Psalms 60:1
18th Century
Theologian
O God, you have cast us off - The word used here properly means to be foul, rancid, offensive; and then, to treat anything as if it…
Charles Ellicott
On Psalms 60:1
19th Century
Bishop
Have scattered us. —Literally, have broken us. A word applied to a wall or fence, Psalms 80:12, but in [Refere…
John Calvin
On Psalms 60:1
16th Century
Theologian
O God! you have cast us off. To excite both himself and others to a more serious consideration of the goodness of God, which they currentl…
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John Gill
On Psalms 60:1
17th Century
Pastor
O God, you have cast us off
What is said in this verse, and (Psalms 60:2Psalms 60:3), are by …
Matthew Henry
On Psalms 60:1–5
17th Century
Minister
David acknowledges God's displeasure to be the cause of all the hardships he had endured. And when God is turning his hand in our favor, it is good…