Psalms 59:9
(59-10) Because of his strength, I will wait for Thee; for God is my high tower.
JPS TaNaKH 1917
In The King James Version
Because of his strength will I wait upon thee: for God is my defence.
In Context
8(59-9) But Thou, O LORD, shalt laugh at them; Thou shalt have all the nations in derision.
10(59-11) The God of my mercy will come to meet me; God will let me gaze upon mine adversaries.
Cross References
Psalms 2:4He that sitteth in heaven laugheth, the Lord hath them in derision.
Psalms 18:1(18-1) For the Leader. A Psalm of David the servant of the LORD, who spoke unto the LORD the words of this song in the day that the LORD delivered him from the hand of all his enemies, and from the hand of Saul; (18-2) And he said: I love thee, O LORD, my strength.
Psalms 27:1A Psalm of David. The LORD is my light and my salvation; whom shall I fear? The LORD is the stronghold of my life; of whom shall I be afraid?
Psalms 46:1(46-1) For the Leader; a Psalm of the sons of Korah; upon Alamoth. A Song. (46-2) God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble.
Psalms 59:17(59-18) O my strength, unto Thee will I sing praises; for God is my high tower, the God of my mercy.
Psalms 62:5(62-6) Only for God wait thou in stillness, my soul; for from Him cometh my hope.
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 →