Psalms 59:16
But as for me, I will sing of thy strength; yea, I will sing aloud of thy loving-kindness in the morning; for thou hast been to me a high fortress, and a refuge in the day of my trouble.
Darby Translation
In The King James Version
In Context
15They shall wander about for meat, and stay all night if they be not satisfied.
17Unto thee, my strength, will I sing psalms; for God is my high fortress, the God of my mercy.
Cross References
1 Samuel 17:37And David said, Jehovah who delivered me out of the paw of the lion and out of the paw of the bear, he will deliver me out of the hand of this Philistine. And Saul said to David, Go, and Jehovah be with thee.
2 Samuel 22:3God is my rock, in him will I trust My shield, and the horn of my salvation, My high tower, and my refuge, My saviour: thou wilt save me from violence.
Job 37:23The Almighty, we cannot find him out: excellent in power, and in judgment, and in abundance of justice, he doth not afflict.
Psalms 5:3Jehovah, in the morning shalt thou hear my voice; in the morning will I address myself to thee, and will look up.
Psalms 30:5For a moment [is passed] in his anger, a life in his favour; at even weeping cometh for the night, and at morn there is rejoicing.
Psalms 36:5Jehovah, thy loving-kindness is in the heavens, and thy faithfulness [reacheth] unto the clouds.
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 →