Psalms 60:10

Old Testament Poetry/Hymns ASV (1901)

What does Psalms 60:10 say?

The American Standard Version records this verse as: “Hast not thou, O God, cast us off? And thou goest not forth, O God, with our hosts.” Read the surrounding verses and the named sources below before drawing broader conclusions.

The verse

Hast not thou, O God, cast us off? And thou goest not forth, O God, with our hosts.
Psalms 60:10 — American Standard Version

Context — Psalms 60

American Standard Version (1901) — public domain. Click any verse for its study page.
10Hast not thou, O God, cast us off? And thou goest not forth, O God, with our hosts.

What do historical commentaries say?

John Gill's Exposition
John Gill (1697–1771) · Exposition of the Old and New Testament · 18th-century historical commentary
“[Wilt] not thou, O God? etc.] This is an answer to the question, and is made by putting another, which tacitly contains in it an affirmation that God would do it. He has foretold the destruction of the Romish antichrist; he has said it shall be: he is faithful to his purposes, predictions, and promises; he is able to effect it; strong is the Lord that judgeth Babylon, (<661810>Revelation 18:10); He will put it into the hearts of the kings of the earth to hate her; he will encourage them to reward her double; he will give her blood to drink, because she is worthy; her destruction will be according to his righteous judgment, and will be irretrievable; he will call upon all his people to…”
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Jamieson, Fausset & Brown
Robert Jamieson, A. R. Fausset & David Brown · Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible · 19th-century historical commentary
“Wilt not thou?--or, "Is it not Thou?"”
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Barnes' Notes
Albert Barnes (1798–1870) · Notes on the Whole Bible · 19th-century historical commentary
“Wilt not thou, O God, which hadst east us off? - See the notes at Psalms 60:1. The meaning is, that although God had seemed to reject and forsake them, they had no other resource, and the appeal might be still made to him. The psalmist hoped that he would again be favorable to his people, and would not forsake them altogether. It is still true that although God may seem to forsake us, that although he may leave us for a time to discouragement and darkness, yet we have no other resource but himself; it is still true that we may hope in his mercy, and plead for his return. And thou, O God, which didst not go out with our armies? - Who didst suffer us to be defeated. See the notes at Psalms…”
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Wesley's Explanatory Notes
John Wesley (1703–1791) · Explanatory Notes upon the New Testament and Old Testament notes · 18th-century historical commentary
“Hadst cut off - But now hast graciously returned to us. Next: Psalms Chapter 61”
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Treasury of Scriptural Knowledge
R. A. Torrey and contributors · The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge · Cross-reference reference work
“Wilt: Psa 20:7, Psa 44:5-9, Psa 118:9, Psa 118:10; Isa 8:17, Isa 12:1, Isa 12:2 hadst: Psa 60:1, Psa 108:11; Jer 33:24-26 didst: Deu 1:42, Deu 20:4; Jos 7:12, Jos 10:42; Sa1 4:6, Sa1 4:7, Sa1 4:10, Sa1 4:11; Ch1 10:1-14 Psalms 60:11”
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