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Psalms 59:8

God's power and sovereignty

6 They return at evening: they make a noise like a dog, and go round about the city.

7 Behold, they belch out with their mouth: swords are in their lips: for who, say they, doth hear?

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.

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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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