Psalms 60:2 web — You have made the land tremble. You have torn it. Mend its fractures, for it quakes.

World English Bible

"You have made the land tremble. You have torn it. Mend its fractures, for it quakes."

— Psalms 60:2, World English Bible

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Psalms 60 — Context

1

God, you have rejected us. You have broken us down. You have been angry. Restore us, again.

2

You have made the land tremble. You have torn it. Mend its fractures, for it quakes.

3

You have shown your people hard things. You have made us drink the wine that makes us stagger.

4

You have given a banner to those who fear you, that it may be displayed because of the truth. Selah.

5

So that your beloved may be delivered, save with your right hand, and answer us.

Psalms 60:2 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Psalms 60:2 say?
Psalms 60:2 in the World English Bible reads: “You have made the land tremble. You have torn it. Mend its fractures, for it quakes.”
Where is Psalms 60:2 in the Bible?
Psalms 60:2 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Psalms, chapter 60, verse 2.
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 60:2.
What translation should I read Psalms 60:2 in?
Psalms 60:2 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 60:2?
Psalms 60:2 reads (WEB): “You have made the land tremble. You have torn it. Mend its fractures, for it quakes.” 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.
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