The Pulpit Commentary on Psalms 60:9-12

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Rehearsal of God's promises has raised the psalmist out of despondency, and he can now confidently call God to his assistance. Edom is to be conquered, for so God has premised (Psalms 60:8). But how?

Who will lead out Israel's armies? Will God, who has lately "cast Israel off"? If not, it must he man. But "vain is the help of man" (Psalms 60:11). So the call is made that God will give help in the trouble—and with the call comes full confidence—and the triumphant cry goes forth, "Through God we shall do valiantly; for he it is that shall tread down our enemies" (Psalms 60:12).

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