Psalm 108:7
ESV
God has promised in his holiness: "With exultation I will divide up Shechem and portion out the Valley of Succoth.
NIV
God has spoken from his sanctuary: "In triumph I will parcel out Shechem and measure off the Valley of Sukkoth.
NASB
God has spoken in His holiness: 'I will triumph, I will divide up Shechem, And measure out the Valley of Succoth.
CSB
God has spoken in his sanctuary: "I will celebrate! I will divide up Shechem. I will apportion the Valley of Succoth.
NLT
God has promised this by his holiness : 'I will divide up Shechem with joy. I will measure out the valley of Succoth.
KJV
God hath spoken in his holiness; I will rejoice, I will divide Shechem, and mete out the valley of Succoth.
NKJV
God has spoken in His holiness: “I will rejoice; I will divide Shechem And measure out the Valley of Succoth.
What does Psalm 108:7 mean?
The source version of this verse (Psalm 60:6) uses identical Hebrew words, though some translations render one as "promised" and the other as "spoken." David wrote the original psalm in response to a surprise invasion by the nation of Edom (Psalm 60:1–3). After David's plea for help, God declared His intent to be glorified in what would happen next.Jacob, the man later renamed "Israel" (Genesis 32:28), lived and worked for a time in Succoth (Genesis 33:17). He also lived and did business near Shechem (Genesis 33:18–20). Both were west of the Jordan River. God's declaration that He will "portion out" these lands implies His absolute ownership. In one sense, this was a guarantee from the Lord that Israel would win their impending battle. In another, it's a reminder that God is sovereign and all-powerful.
