Psalms 59:9
[Because of] his strength I will give heed unto thee; For God is my high tower.
American Standard Version
In The King James Version
Because of his strength will I wait upon thee: for God is my defence.
In Context
8But thou, O Jehovah, wilt laugh at them; Thou wilt have all the nations in derision.
10My God with his lovingkindness will meet me: God will let me see [my desire] upon mine enemies.
Cross References
Psalms 2:4He that sitteth in the heavens will laugh: The Lord will have them in derision.
Psalms 18:1I love thee, O Jehovah, my strength.
Psalms 27:1Jehovah is my light and my salvation; Whom shall I fear? Jehovah is the strength of my life; Of whom shall I be afraid?
Psalms 46:1God is our refuge and strength, A very present help in trouble.
Psalms 59:17Unto thee, O my strength, will I sing praises: For God is my high tower, the God of my mercy. Psalm 60 For the Chief Musician; [set to] Shushan Eduth. Michtam of David, to teach; and when he strove with Aram-naharaim and with Aram-zobah, and Joab returned, and smote of Edom in the Valley of Salt twelve thousand.
Psalms 62:5My soul, wait thou in silence for God only; For my expectation is from him.
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 →