Psalms 59:17

My strength, I will sing praise to you, for God is my sure retreat, my faithful God.

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In The King James Version

Unto thee, O my strength, will I sing: for God is my defence, and the God of my mercy.

In Context

16But I will sing of your might; I will ring out your love in the morning. For to me you have been a sure refuge, a retreat in the day of my trouble.

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Cross References

Psalms 18:1I love you, O Lord, my strength.

Psalms 46:2So we have no fear, though earth should change, and the hills totter into the heart of the ocean.

Psalms 57:11Be exalted, God, o’er the heavens, and your glory o’er all the earth.

Psalms 81:2Raise a song, sound the timbrel, sweet lyre and harp.

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 →

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