Psalms
King James Version (KJV)
Psalms 59:8
“But thou, O LORD, shalt laugh at them; thou shalt have all the heathen in derision.”
King James Version (KJV)
Psalms 59:8 Context
5Thou therefore, O LORD God of hosts, the God of Israel, awake to visit all the heathen: be not merciful to any wicked transgressors. Selah. 6They return at evening: they make a noise like a dog, and go round about the city. 7Behold, they belch out with their mouth: swords are in their lips: for who, say they, doth hear? 8But thou, O LORD, shalt laugh at them; thou shalt have all the heathen in derision. 9Because of his strength will I wait upon thee: for God is my defence. 10The God of my mercy shall prevent me: God shall let me see my desire upon mine enemies. 11Slay them not, lest my people forget: scatter them by thy power; and bring them down, O Lord our shield.
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Other Translations
But thou, O Lord, shalt laugh at them; thou shalt haue all the heathen in derision.
- King James Version (1611) - View 1611 Bible Scan
But You, O LORD, laugh at them; You scoff at all the nations.
- New American Standard Version (1995)
But thou, O Jehovah, wilt laugh at them; Thou wilt have all the nations in derision.
- American Standard Version (1901)
But you are laughing at them, O Lord; you will make sport of all the nations.
- Basic English Bible
But thou, Jehovah, wilt laugh at them; thou wilt have all the nations in derision.
- Darby Bible
But thou, O LORD, shalt laugh at them; thou shalt have all the heathen in derision.
- Webster's Bible
But you, Yahweh, laugh at them. You scoff at all the nations.
- World English Bible
And Thou, O Jehovah dost laugh at them, Thou dost mock at all the nations.
- Youngs Literal Bible
(59:9) But Thou, O LORD, shalt laugh at them; Thou shalt have all the nations in derision.
- Jewish Publication Society Bible
- King James Version (1611) - View 1611 Bible Scan
But You, O LORD, laugh at them; You scoff at all the nations.
- New American Standard Version (1995)
But thou, O Jehovah, wilt laugh at them; Thou wilt have all the nations in derision.
- American Standard Version (1901)
But you are laughing at them, O Lord; you will make sport of all the nations.
- Basic English Bible
But thou, Jehovah, wilt laugh at them; thou wilt have all the nations in derision.
- Darby Bible
But thou, O LORD, shalt laugh at them; thou shalt have all the heathen in derision.
- Webster's Bible
But you, Yahweh, laugh at them. You scoff at all the nations.
- World English Bible
And Thou, O Jehovah dost laugh at them, Thou dost mock at all the nations.
- Youngs Literal Bible
(59:9) But Thou, O LORD, shalt laugh at them; Thou shalt have all the nations in derision.
- Jewish Publication Society Bible
Bible commentary
Wesley's Notes for Psalms 59:8
59:6 Return - Watching for me: which they did at this time all the night long, #1Sam 19:11|. A dog - When he is pursuing his prey. Go round - When they did not find him in his own house, they sought for him in other parts of the city.
59:7 Pour out - Sharp and bitter word's, abundantly and vehemently, as a fountain doth waters, as this word signifies. Swords - Words as keen and mischievous as swords. For who - David doth not hear us, and God either doth not hear, or not regard what we say.
59:10 Prevent - Thou wilt help me sooner than I expect.