Psalms 60:1 Meaning and Explanation
“O God, thou hast cast us off, thou hast scattered us, thou hast been displeased; O turn thyself to us again.”
King James Version (KJV)
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Read Full Chapter →The psalmist cries out to God, feeling abandoned and asking Him to restore His presence.
The Context of Psalms 60:1
A lament opening: the psalmist addresses God in crisis, naming the pain and appealing for restored favor.
What Does Psalms 60:1 Mean?
The prayer opens in distress. The speaker names three ways God has withdrawn: rejection, scattering, and displeasure. These are not statements of permanent abandonment but expressions of acute suffering and the felt absence of God's help.
The plea "turn thyself to us again" assumes God's power to reverse the situation and invites His attention back to His people. It is not demanding but entreating—a recognition that restoration comes through God's choice.
Psalms 60:1 in the Original Language
sûg (סוּג), 'cast us off'—to reject, spurn, or cause to go away. The verb conveys active divine withdrawal, not accident or indifference.
Frequently Asked Questions About Psalms 60:1
What does Psalms 60:1 mean?
The psalmist cries out to God, feeling abandoned and asking Him to restore His presence.
What is the context of Psalms 60:1?
A lament opening: the psalmist addresses God in crisis, naming the pain and appealing for restored favor.