Psalms 59:9
I will keep watch for You, O my strength, because You, O God, are my fortress.
Berean Standard Bible
In The King James Version
Because of his strength will I wait upon thee: for God is my defence.
In Context
8But You, O LORD, laugh at them; You scoff at all the nations.
10My God of loving devotion will come to meet me; God will let me stare down my foes.
Cross References
Psalms 2:4The One enthroned in heaven laughs; the Lord taunts them.
Psalms 18:1I love You, O LORD, my strength.
Psalms 27:1The LORD is my light and my salvation— whom shall I fear? The LORD is the stronghold of my life— whom shall I dread?
Psalms 46:1God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in times of trouble.
Psalms 59:17To You, O my strength, I sing praises, for You, O God, are my fortress, my God of loving devotion.
Psalms 62:5Rest in God alone, O my soul, for my hope comes 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 →