Psalm 60:4 “You have raised a banner for those who fear You, that they may flee th…”

Psalm 60:4

You have raised a banner for those who fear You, that they may flee the bow. Selah

Berean Standard Bible

Other translations

King James Version

Thou hast given a banner to them that fear thee, that it may be displayed because of the truth. Selah.

World English Bible

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

American Standard Version

Thou hast given a banner to them that fear thee, That it may be displayed because of the truth. [Selah

Geneva Bible 1599

But now thou hast giuen a banner to them that feare thee, that it may be displayed because of thy trueth. Selah.

Darby Translation

Thou hast given a banner to them that fear thee, that it may be displayed because of the truth, (Selah,)

Young's Literal Translation

Thou hast given to those fearing thee an ensign. To be lifted up as an ensign Because of truth. Selah.

Bible in Basic English

Give a safe place to those who have fear of you, where they may go in flight from before the bow. (Selah.)

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Cross references

“a banner”

Psalm 20:5 Exodus 17:15 Isaiah 11:12 Song of Solomon 2:4 Isaiah 49:22 Isaiah 59:19

Psalm 20:5 · BSB

May we shout for joy at your victory and raise a banner in the name of our God. May the LORD grant all your petitions.

Exodus 17:15 · BSB

And Moses built an altar and named it The LORD Is My Banner.

Isaiah 11:12 · BSB

He will raise a banner for the nations and gather the exiles of Israel; He will collect the scattered of Judah from the four corners of the earth.

Song of Solomon 2:4 · BSB

He has brought me to the house of wine, and his banner over me is love.

Isaiah 49:22 · BSB

This is what the Lord GOD says: “Behold, I will lift up My hand to the nations, and raise My banner to the peoples. They will bring your sons in their arms and carry your daughters on their shoulders.

Isaiah 59:19 · BSB

So shall they fear the name of the LORD where the sun sets, and His glory where it rises. For He will come like a raging flood, driven by the breath of the LORD.

“because”

Jeremiah 5:1–3 Psalm 45:4 Psalm 12:1 Psalm 12:2 Isaiah 59:14 Isaiah 59:15

Jeremiah 5:1–3 · BSB

“Go up and down the streets of Jerusalem. Look now and take note; search her squares. If you can find a single person, anyone who acts justly, anyone who seeks the truth, then I will forgive the city.

Psalm 45:4 · BSB

In your splendor ride forth in victory on behalf of truth and humility and justice; may your right hand show your awesome deeds.

Psalm 12:1 · BSB

Help, O LORD, for the godly are no more; the faithful have vanished from among men.

Psalm 12:2 · BSB

They lie to one another; they speak with flattering lips and a double heart.

Isaiah 59:14 · BSB

So justice is turned away, and righteousness stands at a distance. For truth has stumbled in the public square, and honesty cannot enter.

Isaiah 59:15 · BSB

Truth is missing, and whoever turns from evil becomes prey. The LORD looked and was displeased that there was no justice.

Also

Isaiah 5:26 Isaiah 13:2

Isaiah 5:26 · BSB

He lifts a banner for the distant nations and whistles for those at the ends of the earth. Behold—how speedily and swiftly they come!

Isaiah 13:2 · BSB

Raise a banner on a barren hilltop; call aloud to them. Wave your hand, that they may enter the gates of the nobles.

Cross references adapted from OpenBible.info (CC BY 4.0) and the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

In context

3You have shown Your people hardship; we are staggered from the wine You made us drink.

5Respond and save us with Your right hand, that Your beloved may be delivered.

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