Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version You have shaken the land and torn it open; mend its fractures, for it is quaking. New Living Translation You have shaken our land and split it open. Seal the cracks, for the land trembles. English Standard Version You have made the land to quake; you have torn it open; repair its breaches, for it totters. Berean Standard Bible You have shaken the land and torn it open. Heal its fractures, for it is quaking. King James Bible Thou hast made the earth to tremble; thou hast broken it: heal the breaches thereof; for it shaketh. New King James Version You have made the earth tremble; You have broken it; Heal its breaches, for it is shaking. New American Standard Bible You have made the land quake, You have split it open; Heal its cracks, for it sways. NASB 1995 You have made the land quake, You have split it open; Heal its breaches, for it totters. NASB 1977 Thou hast made the land quake, Thou hast split it open; Heal its breaches, for it totters. Legacy Standard Bible You have made the land quake, You have split it open; Heal its breaches, for it shakes. Amplified Bible You have made the land quake, You have split it open; Heal its rifts, for it shakes and totters. Christian Standard Bible You have shaken the land and split it open. Heal its fissures, for it shudders. Holman Christian Standard Bible You have shaken the land and split it open. Heal its fissures, for it shudders. American Standard Version Thou hast made the land to tremble; thou hast rent it: Heal the breaches thereof; for it shaketh. Contemporary English Version You made the earth shake and split wide open; now heal its wounds and stop its trembling. English Revised Version Thou hast made the land to tremble; thou hast rent it: heal the breaches thereof; for it shaketh. GOD'S WORD® Translation You made the land quake. You split it wide open. Heal the cracks in it because it is falling apart. Good News Translation You have made the land tremble, and you have cut it open; now heal its wounds, because it is falling apart. International Standard Version You made the earth quake; you broke it open. Repair its fractures, because it has shifted. Majority Standard Bible You have shaken the land and torn it open. Heal its fractures, for it is quaking. NET Bible You made the earth quake; you split it open. Repair its breaches, for it is ready to fall. New Heart English Bible You have made the land tremble. You have torn it. Mend its fractures, for it quakes. Webster's Bible Translation Thou hast made the earth to tremble; thou hast broken it: heal its breaches; for it shaketh. World English Bible You have made the land tremble. You have torn it. Mend its fractures, for it quakes. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionYou have caused the land to tremble, "" You have broken it, "" Heal its breaches, for it has moved. Young's Literal Translation Thou hast caused the land to tremble, Thou hast broken it, Heal its breaches, for it hath moved. Smith's Literal Translation Thou didst shake the earth; thou didst rend it: heal its breakings, for it is depressed. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleThou hast moved the earth, and hast troubled it: heal thou the breaches thereof, for it has been moved. Catholic Public Domain Version New American Bible You rocked the earth, split it open; repair the cracks for it totters. New Revised Standard Version You have caused the land to quake; you have torn it open; repair the cracks in it, for it is tottering. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleThou hast made the earth to tremble; thou hast broken it; heal the breaches thereof, for it hath weakened. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated You have shaken the Earth and you have opened it, breaching its breaks, therefore it is weakened. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917Thou hast made the land to shake, Thou hast cleft it; Heal the breaches thereof; for it tottereth. Brenton Septuagint Translation Thou hast shaken the earth, and troubled it; heal its breaches, for it has been shaken. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Victory Through God1For the choirmaster. To the tune of “The Lily of the Covenant.” A Miktam of David for instruction. When he fought Aram-naharaim and Aram-zobah, and Joab returned and struck down 12,000 Edomites in the Valley of Salt. You have rejected us, O God; You have broken us; You have been angry; restore us! 2You have shaken the land and torn it open. Heal its fractures, for it is quaking. 3You have shown Your people hardship; we are staggered from the wine You made us drink.… Cross References Isaiah 24:19-20 The earth is utterly broken apart, the earth is split open, the earth is shaken violently. / The earth staggers like a drunkard and sways like a shack. Earth’s rebellion weighs it down, and it falls, never to rise again. Amos 8:8 Will not the land quake for this, and all its dwellers mourn? All of it will swell like the Nile; it will surge and then subside like the Nile in Egypt. Nahum 1:5 The mountains quake before Him, and the hills melt away; the earth trembles at His presence—the world and all its dwellers. Jeremiah 4:24 I looked at the mountains, and behold, they were quaking; all the hills were swaying. Isaiah 13:13 Therefore I will make the heavens tremble, and the earth will be shaken from its place at the wrath of the LORD of Hosts on the day of His burning anger. Isaiah 24:1 Behold, the LORD lays waste the earth and leaves it in ruins. He will twist its surface and scatter its inhabitants— Isaiah 2:19 Men will flee to caves in the rocks and holes in the ground, away from the terror of the LORD and from the splendor of His majesty, when He rises to shake the earth. Isaiah 24:18 Whoever flees the sound of panic will fall into the pit, and whoever climbs from the pit will be caught in the snare. For the windows of heaven are open, and the foundations of the earth are shaken. Jeremiah 10:10 But the LORD is the true God; He is the living God and eternal King. The earth quakes at His wrath, and the nations cannot endure His indignation. Ezekiel 38:20 The fish of the sea, the birds of the air, the beasts of the field, every creature that crawls upon the ground, and all mankind on the face of the earth will tremble at My presence. The mountains will be thrown down, the cliffs will collapse, and every wall will fall to the ground. Matthew 24:7 Nation will rise against nation, and kingdom against kingdom. There will be famines and earthquakes in various places. Mark 13:8 Nation will rise against nation, and kingdom against kingdom. There will be earthquakes in various places, as well as famines. These are the beginning of birth pains. Luke 21:11 There will be great earthquakes, famines, and pestilences in various places, along with fearful sights and great signs from heaven. Hebrews 12:26-27 At that time His voice shook the earth, but now He has promised, “Once more I will shake not only the earth, but heaven as well.” / The words “Once more” signify the removal of what can be shaken—that is, created things—so that the unshakable may remain. Revelation 6:12-14 And I watched as the Lamb opened the sixth seal, and there was a great earthquake, and the sun became black like sackcloth of goat hair, and the whole moon turned blood red, / and the stars of the sky fell to the earth like unripe figs dropping from a tree shaken by a great wind. / The sky receded like a scroll being rolled up, and every mountain and island was moved from its place. Treasury of Scripture You have made the earth to tremble; you have broken it: heal the breaches thereof; for it shakes. made Psalm 104:32 He looketh on the earth, and it trembleth: he toucheth the hills, and they smoke. Psalm 114:7 Tremble, thou earth, at the presence of the Lord, at the presence of the God of Jacob; 2 Samuel 22:8 Then the earth shook and trembled; the foundations of heaven moved and shook, because he was wroth. broken Psalm 89:40 Thou hast broken down all his hedges; thou hast brought his strong holds to ruin. 2 Samuel 2:8 But Abner the son of Ner, captain of Saul's host, took Ishbosheth the son of Saul, and brought him over to Mahanaim; 2 Samuel 3:11-14 And he could not answer Abner a word again, because he feared him… heal 2 Chronicles 7:14 If my people, which are called by my name, shall humble themselves, and pray, and seek my face, and turn from their wicked ways; then will I hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin, and will heal their land. Job 5:18 For he maketh sore, and bindeth up: he woundeth, and his hands make whole. Isaiah 30:26 Moreover the light of the moon shall be as the light of the sun, and the light of the sun shall be sevenfold, as the light of seven days, in the day that the LORD bindeth up the breach of his people, and healeth the stroke of their wound. Jump to Previous Breaches Broken Cleft Earth Heal Land Mend Open Power Quake Quakes Rent Repair Shake Shaken Shaketh Split Strong Thereof Torn Tottereth Totters TrembleJump to Next Breaches Broken Cleft Earth Heal Land Mend Open Power Quake Quakes Rent Repair Shake Shaken Shaketh Split Strong Thereof Torn Tottereth Totters TremblePsalm 60 1. David, complaining to God of former judgment4. now upon better hope, prays for deliverance 6. Comforting himself in God's promises, he craves that help whereon he trusts You have shaken the land and torn it open. This phrase reflects a time of national crisis or divine judgment. In the historical context, it may refer to military defeats or natural disasters that Israel experienced, possibly during King David's reign. The imagery of a land being shaken and torn open suggests a severe disruption, akin to an earthquake, which in biblical times was often seen as a sign of God's displeasure or a call to repentance. Theologically, this can be connected to the idea of God as sovereign over creation, who can use natural events to communicate with His people. The shaking of the land can also symbolize spiritual upheaval, where God is calling His people to recognize their dependence on Him. This imagery is echoed in other scriptures, such as Isaiah 24:19-20, where the earth is described as being violently shaken due to the weight of sin. Heal its fractures, for it is quaking. Persons / Places / Events 1. DavidThe author of Psalm 60, David was the second king of Israel, known for his military conquests and deep relationship with God. This psalm is attributed to him during a time of national distress. 2. Israel The nation experiencing turmoil and seeking God's intervention. The psalm reflects a period of military and political instability. 3. Edom A neighboring nation often in conflict with Israel. The historical context of Psalm 60 involves battles against Edom and other adversaries. 4. Joab David's military commander, who played a significant role in the battles against Edom and other enemies. 5. Aram Another adversarial nation mentioned in the superscription of the psalm, indicating the broader geopolitical struggles Israel faced. Teaching Points Acknowledging God's SovereigntyRecognize that God allows challenges and upheavals for His purposes. Our response should be to seek His guidance and healing. Prayer for Restoration Just as David prayed for healing of the land's fractures, we should intercede for restoration in our personal lives and communities. Trust Amidst Turmoil Even when circumstances are unstable, trust in God's ability to heal and restore. He is our ultimate source of stability. Repentance and Reflection Times of shaking can be opportunities for self-examination and repentance, aligning ourselves more closely with God's will. Community and National Intercession Encourage prayer not only for personal issues but also for broader societal and national healing, recognizing our collective need for God's intervention.(2) Earth.--Rather, land; since, though the image is drawn from an earthquake, in which the solid ground trembles and buildings totter and fall (comp. Isaiah 30:13), the convulsion described is political, not physical.Verse 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. Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew You have shakenהִרְעַ֣שְׁתָּה (hir·‘aš·tāh) Verb - Hifil - Perfect - second person masculine singular Strong's 7493: To undulate, through fear, to spring the land אֶ֣רֶץ (’e·reṣ) Noun - feminine singular Strong's 776: Earth, land and torn it open. פְּצַמְתָּ֑הּ (pə·ṣam·tāh) Verb - Qal - Perfect - second person masculine singular | third person feminine singular Strong's 6480: To split open Heal רְפָ֖ה (rə·p̄āh) Verb - Qal - Imperative - masculine singular | third person feminine singular Strong's 7495: To mend, to cure its fractures, שְׁבָרֶ֣יהָ (šə·ḇā·re·hā) Noun - masculine plural construct | third person feminine singular Strong's 7667: A breaking, fracture, crushing, breach, crash for כִי־ (ḵî-) Conjunction Strong's 3588: A relative conjunction it is quaking. מָֽטָה׃ (mā·ṭāh) Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person feminine singular Strong's 4131: To waver, to slip, shake, fall Links Psalm 60:2 NIVPsalm 60:2 NLT Psalm 60:2 ESV Psalm 60:2 NASB Psalm 60:2 KJV Psalm 60:2 BibleApps.com Psalm 60:2 Biblia Paralela Psalm 60:2 Chinese Bible Psalm 60:2 French Bible Psalm 60:2 Catholic Bible OT Poetry: Psalm 60:2 You have made the land tremble (Psalm Ps Psa.) |
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