Psalms 59:9
(59:10) Because of [the enemy's] strength will I wait upon thee; for God is my defence.
Leeser Tanakh
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, wilt laugh at theme: thou wilt hold in derision all the nations.
Cross References
Psalms 2:4He who dwelleth in the heavens will laugh: the Lord will hold them in derision.
Psalms 18:1“To the chief musician, by the servant of the Lord, by David, who spoke unto the Lord the words of this song on the day that the Lord had delivered him out of the power of all his enemies, and from the hand of Saul; (18:2) And he said,” I ever love thee, O Lord, my strength.
Psalms 27:1“Of David.” The Lord is my light and my salvation; of whom shall I be afraid? the Lord is the fortress of my life; of whom shall I have dread?
Psalms 46:1“To the chief musician: by the sons of Korach, upon 'Alamoth, a song.” (46:2) God is our protection and strength, a help in distresses, very readily found.
Psalms 59:17(59:18) Unto thee, O my strength, will I sing; for God is my defence, the God of my kindness.
Psalms 62:5(62:6) Yea, in God hope in silence, my soul; for from him is my expectation.
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 →