Psalms 59:9
He is strong: but I will waite vpon thee: for God is my defence.
Geneva Bible 1599
In The King James Version
Because of his strength will I wait upon thee: for God is my defence.
In Context
8But thou, O Lord, shalt haue them in derision, and thou shalt laugh at all the heathen.
10My mercifull God will preuent me: God wil let me see my desire vpon mine enemies.
Cross References
Psalms 2:4But he that dwelleth in the heauen, shall laugh: the Lord shall haue them in derision.
Psalms 18:1To him that excelleth. A Psalme of Dauid the seruant of the Lord, which spake unto the Lord the wordes of this song (in the day that the Lord delivered him for the hande of all this enemies, and form the and of saul) and sayd, I will loue thee dearely, O Lord my strength.
Psalms 27:1A Psalme of David. The Lord is my light and my saluation, whom shall I feare? the Lord is the strength of my life, of whome shall I be afraide?
Psalms 46:1To him that excelleth upon Alamoth a song committed to the sonnes of Korah. God is our hope and strength, and helpe in troubles, ready to be found.
Psalms 59:17Vnto thee, O my Strength, wil I sing: for God is my defence, and my mercifull God.
Psalms 62:5Yet my soule keepe thou silence vnto God: for mine hope is in 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 →