King James Version
psalm 60:6 in the King James Version says “God hath spoken in his holiness; I will rejoice, I will divide Shechem, and mete out the valley of Succoth.” — study this verse from psalm chapter 60 with commentary, cross-references, and original Greek word analysis.
“God hath spoken in his holiness; I will rejoice, I will divide Shechem, and mete out the valley of Succoth.”
psalm 60:6 · King James Version
Thou hast given a banner to them that fear thee, that it may be displayed because of the truth. Selah.
That thy beloved may be delivered; save with thy right hand, and hear me.
God hath spoken in his holiness; I will rejoice, I will divide Shechem, and mete out the valley of Succoth.
Gilead is mine, and Manasseh is mine; Ephraim also is the strength of mine head; Judah is my lawgiver;
Moab is my washpot ; over Edom will I cast out my shoe: Philistia, triumph thou because of me. triumph: or, triumph thou over me: (by an irony)
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