Moab is my wash basin. I will throw my shoe on Edom. I shout in triumph over Philistia."
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Who will bring me into the strong city? Who has led me to Edom?
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Haven't you, God, rejected us? You don't go out with our armies, God.
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Give us help against the adversary, for the help of man is vain.
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Through God we shall do valiantly, for it is he who will tread down our adversaries. For the Chief Musician. For a stringed instrument. By David.
Psalms 60:11 — Frequently Asked Questions
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What does Psalms 60:11 say?
Psalms 60:11 in the World English Bible reads: “Give us help against the adversary, for the help of man is vain.”
Where is Psalms 60:11 in the Bible?
Psalms 60:11 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Psalms, chapter 60, verse 11.
Who wrote Psalms?
Psalms is traditionally attributed to Multiple authors (David, Asaph, the sons of Korah, Solomon, Moses, others). Approximately 73 psalms are attributed to David; others to Asaph, the sons of Korah, Solomon, Moses, Heman, and Ethan; the remainder are anonymous. It was written c. 1410–430 BC.
What is the book of Psalms about?
The Psalms are the prayer book and hymnal of God's people, gathering a thousand years of inspired song — praise, lament, thanksgiving, confession, and royal and messianic worship. Every emotion of the believing heart finds a voice here, and every voice finds its center in Christ.
What are the major themes of Psalms?
Psalms explores themes including Praise, Lament, Trust, Messiah, Refuge, Kingship. These themes shape the meaning and context of Psalms 60:11.
What translation should I read Psalms 60:11 in?
Psalms 60:11 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Psalms 60:11?
Psalms 60:11 reads (WEB): “Give us help against the adversary, for the help of man is vain.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.