Psalms 59:9
My strength, I will sing to you, for God is my sure retreat.
Open English Bible (US)
In The King James Version
Because of his strength will I wait upon thee: for God is my defence.
In Context
8But you, Lord, laugh at them, you mock all the insolent.
10My God with his love will meet me, and feast my eyes on my foes.
Cross References
Psalms 2:4He whose throne is in heaven laughs, the Lord mocks them.
Psalms 18:1I love you, O Lord, my strength.
Psalms 27:1The Lord is my light and my savior; whom then should I fear? The Lord protects my life; whom then should I dread?
Psalms 46:1God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble.
Psalms 59:17My strength, I will sing praise to you, for God is my sure retreat, my faithful God.
Psalms 62:5I wait alone in silence for God; for from him comes 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 →