Psalms 60:3 net — You have made your people experience hard times; you have made us drink intoxicating wine.

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"You have made your people experience hard times; you have made us drink intoxicating wine."

— Psalms 60:3, NET Bible

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Psalms 60 — Context

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For the music director; according to the shushan-eduth style; a prayer of David written to instruct others. It was written when he fought against Aram Naharaim and Aram-Zobah. That was when Joab turned back and struck down 12,000Edomites in the Valley of Salt. O God, you have rejected us. You suddenly turned on us in your anger. Please restore us!

2

You made the earth quake; you split it open. Repair its breaches, for it is ready to fall.

3

You have made your people experience hard times; you have made us drink intoxicating wine.

4

You have given your loyal followers a rallying flag, so that they might seek safety from the bow.(Selah)

5

Deliver by your power and answer me, so that the ones you love may be safe.

6

God has spoken in his sanctuary:“I will triumph! I will parcel out Shechem; the Valley of Succoth I will measure off.

Psalms 60:3 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Psalms 60:3 say?
Psalms 60:3 in the NET Bible reads: “You have made your people experience hard times; you have made us drink intoxicating wine.”
Where is Psalms 60:3 in the Bible?
Psalms 60:3 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Psalms, chapter 60, verse 3.
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 60:3.
What translation should I read Psalms 60:3 in?
Psalms 60:3 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 60:3?
Psalms 60:3 reads (NET): “You have made your people experience hard times; you have made us drink intoxicating wine.” 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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