That thy beloved may be delivered; save with thy right hand, and hear me; rather, hear us. From complaint (Psalms 60:1-4) the psalmist abruptly turns to prayer, thus closing the first strophe with a gleam of hope.
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Psalms 60:5
Psalms 60:5
The Pulpit Commentary · Joseph S. Exell and contributors · Public Domain
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