Psalms

PSALM 108^*

Prayer for Victory

I

my heart is steadfast.

Let me sing and chant praise.

I will wake the dawn.^b

I will chant your praise among the nations.^c

your faithfulness, to the skies.^d

II

your glory above all the earth.

that your loved ones may escape.

“I will exult, I will apportion Shechem;

the valley of Succoth I will measure out.

Ephraim is the helmet for my head,

Judah, my scepter.

upon Edom I cast my sandal;^f

I will shout in triumph over Philistia.”

Who will lead me into Edom?

Do you no longer march with our armies?^g

worthless is human help.

who will trample down our foes.

* [Psalm 108] A prayer compiled from two other Psalms: Ps 108:2–6 are virtually the same as Ps 57:8–12; Ps 108:7–14 are the same as Ps 60:7–14. An old promise of salvation (Ps 108:8–10) is combined with a confident assurance (Ps 108:2–6, 13) and petition (Ps 108:7, 12–13).

* [108:8] Holiness: may also be translated as “sanctuary” or as referring to God’s heavenly abode.

a. [108:2–6] Ps 57:8–12.

b. [108:3] Jb 38:12.

c. [108:4] Ps 9:12; 18:50; 148:13.

d. [108:5] Ps 36:6; 71:19.

e. [108:8–14] Ps 60:8–14.

f. [108:10] Ru 4:7–8.

g. [108:12] Ps 44:10.