Psalms 60:12 Meaning and Explanation
“Through God we shall do valiantly: for he it is that shall tread down our enemies.”
King James Version (KJV)
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The Context of Psalms 60:12
Closure: the psalmist returns to settled trust in God's power and active intervention.
What Does Psalms 60:12 Mean?
The final verse returns to confident affirmation. "Through God we shall do valiantly" means that by God's power, the people will be strong and courageous. God is not merely a distant helper but the active agent who treads down enemies.
The shift from "I will divide" (verse 6) to "we shall do valiantly" to "he it is that shall tread down" shows the spectrum of trust: God acts, the people act through Him, and ultimate victory is God's. The psalm ends in resolve.
Psalms 60:12 in the Original Language
taphas (תָּפַשׂ), 'tread down'—to trample, subdue, seize. The root conveys forceful, decisive action against enemies.
Frequently Asked Questions About Psalms 60:12
What does Psalms 60:12 mean?
Trust is restored: God will enable victory and will Himself defeat the enemies.
What is the context of Psalms 60:12?
Closure: the psalmist returns to settled trust in God's power and active intervention.