Psalms 59:9
Because of his strength will I wait upon thee: for God is my defence.
King James Version
In Context
8But thou, O LORD, shalt laugh at them; thou shalt have all the heathen in derision.
10The God of my mercy shall prevent me: God shall let me see my desire upon mine enemies.
Cross References
Psalms 2:4He that sitteth in the heavens shall laugh: the Lord shall have them in derision.
Psalms 18:1I will love thee, O 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 59:17Unto thee, O my strength, will I sing: for God is my defence, and the God of my mercy.
Psalms 62:5My soul, wait thou only upon God; 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 →