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Psalms 59:8

God's power and sovereignty

6 They return in the evening, snarling like dogs and prowling around the city.

7 See what they spew from their mouths— sharp words from their lips: “For who can hear us?”

But You, O LORD, laugh at them; You scoff at all the nations.

9 I will keep watch for You, O my strength, because You, O God, are my fortress.

10 My God of loving devotion will come to meet me; God will let me stare down my foes.

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This was said to Israel at a particular time, so it is wise to read it together with the surrounding text. Do read the surrounding verses too, because the context often says more than a single verse.

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BSB
But You, O LORD, laugh at them; You scoff at all the nations.
KJV
But thou, O LORD, shalt laugh at them; thou shalt have all the heathen in derision.
WEB
But you, LORD, laugh at them. You scoff at all the nations.
ASV
But thou, O Jehovah, wilt laugh at them; Thou wilt have all the nations in derision.
DARBY
But thou, Jehovah, wilt laugh at them; thou wilt have all the nations in derision.
BLB
But You, O YHWH, laugh at them! You scoff at all the nations.
ÅB
Men du, Herre, le, av dem, du spotter alle hedninger.
OTB
Men Du, Herre, finner dem latterlige;
Du holder alle nasjonene i forakt.
B1930
Men du, Herre, le, av dem, du spotter alle hedninger.

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