Psalms 59:9
I will keep watch for You, O my strength, because You, O God, are my fortress.
Majority 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 18:1For the choirmaster. Of David the servant of the LORD, who sang this song to the LORD on the day the LORD had delivered him from the hand of all his enemies and from the hand of Saul. He said: I love You, O LORD, my strength.
Psalms 27:1Of David. The LORD is my light and my salvation—whom shall I fear? The LORD is the stronghold of my life—whom shall I dread?
Psalms 46:1For the choirmaster. Of the sons of Korah. According to Alamoth. A song. God 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 →