Psalms 59:17
To you, my strength, I will sing praises.For God is my high tower, the God of my mercy.
New Heart English Bible
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
Cross References
Psalms 18:1For the Chief Musician. By David the servant of the Lord, who spoke to the Lord the words of this song in the day that the Lord delivered him from the hand of all his enemies, and from the hand of Saul. He said,I love you, Lord, my strength.
Psalms 46:2Therefore we won't be afraid, though the earth changes,though the mountains are shaken into the heart of the seas;
Psalms 57:11Be exalted, God, above the heavens.Let your glory be over all the earth.
Psalms 81:2Raise a song, and bring here the tambourine,the pleasant lyre with the 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 →