Psalms 59:9

Gilead is mine, and Manasseh is mine. And Ephraim is the strength of my head. Judah is my king.

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In The King James Version

Because of his strength will I wait upon thee: for God is my defence.

In Context

8God has spoken in his holy place: I will rejoice, and I will divide Shechem, and I will measure the steep valley of the tabernacles.

10Moab is the cooking pot of my hope. Into Idumea, I will extend my shoe. To me, the foreigners have been made subject.

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Cross References

Psalms 2:4He who dwells in heaven will ridicule them, and the Lord will mock them.

Psalms 18:1Unto the end. A Psalm of David.

Psalms 27:1A Psalm of David himself. To you, Lord, I will cry out. My God, do not be silent toward me. For if you remain silent toward me, I will become like those who descend into the pit.

Psalms 46:1Unto the end. A Psalm for the sons of Korah.

Psalms 62:5So will I bless you in my life, and I will lift up my hands in your name.

Matthew Henry on Psalms 59:9-17

Confidence in God. 8 But thou, O Lord , shalt laugh at them; thou shalt have all the heathen in derision. 9 Because of his strength will I wait upon thee: for God is my defence. 10 The God of my mercy shall prevent me: God shall let me see my desire upon mine enemies. 11 Slay them not, lest my people forget: scatter them by thy power; and bring them down, O Lord our shield. 12 For the sin of their mouth and the words of their lips let them even be taken in their pride: and for cursing and lying which they speak.… Read the whole commentary →

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