Psalms 59:9
Oh, my Strength, I watch for you, for God is my high tower.
World English Bible
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 scoff at all the nations.
10My God will go before me with his loving kindness. God will let me look at my enemies in triumph.
Cross References
Psalms 2:4He who sits in the heavens will laugh. The Lord will have them in derision.
Psalms 18:1I love you, LORD, my strength.
Psalms 27:1The LORD is my light and my salvation. Whom shall I fear? The LORD is the strength of my life. Of whom shall I be afraid?
Psalms 46:1God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble.
Psalms 59:17To you, my strength, I will sing praises. For God is my high tower, the God of my mercy.
Psalms 62:5My soul, wait in silence for God alone, for my expectation is 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 →