Psalms 59:8
(59-9) But Thou, O LORD, shalt laugh at them; Thou shalt have all the nations in derision.
JPS TaNaKH 1917
In The King James Version
But thou, O LORD, shalt laugh at them; thou shalt have all the heathen in derision.
In Context
7(59-8) Behold, they belch out with their mouth; swords are in their lips: 'For who doth hear?'
9(59-10) Because of his strength, I will wait for Thee; for God is my high tower.
Cross References
1 Samuel 19:15And Saul sent the messengers to see David, saying: 'Bring him up to me in the bed, that I may slay him.'
Psalms 10:11He hath said in his heart: 'God hath forgotten; He hideth His face; He will never see.'
Psalms 57:5(57-6) Be Thou exalted, O God, above the heavens; Thy glory be above all the earth.
Proverbs 1:26I also, in your calamity, will laugh, I will mock when your dread cometh;
Matthew Henry on Psalms 59:2-8
Prayer for Deliverance. 1 Deliver me from mine enemies, O my God: defend me from them that rise up against me. 2 Deliver me from the workers of iniquity, and save me from bloody men. 3 For, lo, they lie in wait for my soul: the mighty are gathered against me; not for my transgression, nor for my sin, O Lord . 4 They run and prepare themselves without my fault: awake to help me, and behold. 5 Thou therefore, O Lord God of hosts, the God of Israel, awake to visit all the heathen: be not merciful to any wicked… Read the whole commentary →