Psalms 59:17
But I will sing thy strength: and will extol thy mercy in the morning. For thou art become my support, and my refuge, in the day of my trouble.
Douay-Rheims 1899
In The King James Version
Unto thee, O my strength, will I sing: for God is my defence, and the God of my mercy.
In Context
16They shall be scattered abroad to eat, and shall murmur if they be not filled.
18Unto thee, O my helper, will I sing, for thou art God my defence: my God my mercy.
Cross References
Psalms 18:1Unto the end, for David the servant of the Lord, who spoke to the Lord the words of this canticle, in the day that the Lord delivered him from the hands of all his enemies, and from the hand of Saul. [2 Kings 22.]
Psalms 46:2Our God is our refuge and strength: a helper in troubles, which have found us exceedingly.
Psalms 57:11For thy mercy is magnified even to the heavens: and thy truth unto the clouds.
Psalms 81:2Rejoice to God our helper: sing aloud to the God of Jacob.
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 →