Psalms 60 — Overview

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Psalms 60:1, David, complaining to God of former judgment, Psalms 60:4, now upon better hope, prays for deliverance; Psalms 60:6, Comforting himself in God’s promises, he craves that help whereon he trusts.

Probably a hexachord harp, or lute; for aiduth: appears to be the same as the Arabic ood: , a harp or lute; concerning shushan: .

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