Psalm 60:2
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 Version
You 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 Bible
Thou hast moved the earth, and hast troubled it: heal thou the breaches thereof, for it has been moved.

Catholic Public Domain Version
You have moved the earth, and you have disturbed it. Heal its breaches, for it has been moved.

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 Bible
Thou 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 1917
Thou 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 God
1For 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.

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Psalm 60
1. David, complaining to God of former judgment
4. 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
This phrase begins with an acknowledgment of God's sovereign power over creation. The Hebrew root for "shaken" is "רָעַשׁ" (ra'ash), which conveys a sense of trembling or quaking. Historically, earthquakes were seen as manifestations of divine displeasure or intervention. In the context of ancient Israel, such natural phenomena were often interpreted as signs of God's judgment or a call to repentance. The land, representing the nation and its stability, is depicted as being unsettled, reflecting a period of turmoil or divine correction. This serves as a reminder of the fragility of human constructs when faced with the omnipotence of God.

and torn it open
The imagery of tearing open suggests a violent disruption, akin to the rending of garments in mourning or distress. The Hebrew word "פָּרַץ" (parats) implies a breach or breaking forth. This could symbolize the exposure of the nation's vulnerabilities or sins, laid bare before God. In a historical context, this might refer to military defeats or internal strife that left the nation exposed to its enemies. Spiritually, it calls believers to introspection, recognizing areas in their lives that need healing and restoration by God's grace.

Heal its fractures
Here, the plea for healing indicates a desire for restoration and wholeness. The Hebrew root "רָפָא" (rapha) is often used in the context of physical and spiritual healing. This reflects a deep trust in God's ability to mend what is broken. Historically, this could relate to the aftermath of conflict or disaster, where the community seeks divine intervention to restore peace and stability. For the believer, it is a call to seek God's healing in personal and communal life, trusting in His power to restore what has been damaged by sin or adversity.

for it is quaking
The repetition of the theme of instability underscores the urgency of the situation. The Hebrew "מוֹט" (mot) suggests a tottering or wavering, emphasizing the precariousness of the current state. This serves as a vivid reminder of the consequences of turning away from God's statutes. In a broader scriptural context, it echoes the biblical theme that true security and peace are found only in alignment with God's will. For the faithful, it is an encouragement to remain steadfast in faith, even amidst life's uncertainties, trusting that God is the ultimate source of stability and strength.

(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 shaken
הִרְעַ֣שְׁתָּה (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


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