Psalms 59:16
But I will sing about your strength, 1 and in the morning I will sing about your steadfast love! 1 For you have been my high tower 1 and a refuge in the day of my distress. 1
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In Context
15They wander about looking for food 1 and they growl like a dog if they are not satisfied. 1
Cross References
1 Samuel 17:37David said, “Yahweh rescued me from the paw of the lion and from the paw of the bear. He will rescue me from the hand of this Philistine.” Then Saul said to David, “Go, and may Yahweh be with you.”
2 Samuel 22:3God is my rock. I take refuge in him. 1 He is my shield, the horn of my salvation, my stronghold, and my refuge, 1 the one who saves me from violence. 1
Job 37:23As for the Almighty, we cannot find him! 1 He is great in power; 1 he does not oppress justice and abundant righteousness. 1
Psalms 5:3Yahweh, in the morning you hear my cry; 1 in the morning I will bring my petition to you and wait expectantly. 1
Psalms 30:5For his anger is only for a moment; but his favor is for a lifetime. 1 Weeping comes for a night, but joy comes in the morning. 1
Psalms 36:5Your covenant faithfulness, Yahweh, reaches to the heavens; 1 your loyalty reaches to the clouds. 1
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 →