Psalms
King James Version (KJV)
Psalms 59:9
“Because of his strength will I wait upon thee: for God is my defence.”
King James Version (KJV)
Psalms 59:9 Context
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. 12For 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.
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Other Translations
Because of his strength will I wait vpon thee: for God is my defence.
- King James Version (1611) - View 1611 Bible Scan
{Because of} his strength I will watch for You, For God is my stronghold.
- New American Standard Version (1995)
`Because of' his strength I will give heed unto thee; For God is my high tower.
- American Standard Version (1901)
O my strength, I will put my hope in you; because God is my strong tower.
- Basic English Bible
Their strength! ... I will take heed to thee; for God is my high fortress.
- Darby Bible
Because of his strength will I wait upon thee: for God is my defense.
- Webster's Bible
Oh, my Strength, I watch for you, for God is my high tower.
- World English Bible
O my Strength, unto Thee I take heed, For God [is] my tower -- the God of my kindness.
- Youngs Literal Bible
(59:10) Because of his strength, I will wait for Thee; for God is my high tower.
- Jewish Publication Society Bible
- King James Version (1611) - View 1611 Bible Scan
{Because of} his strength I will watch for You, For God is my stronghold.
- New American Standard Version (1995)
`Because of' his strength I will give heed unto thee; For God is my high tower.
- American Standard Version (1901)
O my strength, I will put my hope in you; because God is my strong tower.
- Basic English Bible
Their strength! ... I will take heed to thee; for God is my high fortress.
- Darby Bible
Because of his strength will I wait upon thee: for God is my defense.
- Webster's Bible
Oh, my Strength, I watch for you, for God is my high tower.
- World English Bible
O my Strength, unto Thee I take heed, For God [is] my tower -- the God of my kindness.
- Youngs Literal Bible
(59:10) Because of his strength, I will wait for Thee; for God is my high tower.
- Jewish Publication Society Bible
Bible commentary
Wesley's Notes for Psalms 59:9
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.
59:11 My people - Over whom thou hast appointed me to be governor in due time. Forget - Their former danger, and thy glorious mercy in delivering them. Scatter - Let them wander from place to place, that they may carry the tokens of thy justice, and their own shame to all places.