Psalms 59:9

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

8 But thou, O LORD, shalt laugh at them; thou shalt have all the heathen in derision.

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.

Do read the surrounding verses too, because the context often says more than a single verse.

Compare

BSB
I will keep watch for You, O my strength, because You, O God, are my fortress.
KJV
Because of his strength will I wait upon thee: for God is my defence.
WEB
Oh, my Strength, I watch for you, for God is my high tower.
ASV
[Because of] his strength I will give heed unto thee; For God is my high tower.
DARBY
Their strength! I will take heed to thee; for God is my high fortress.
BLB
O [my] strength, I will keep watch for You, for God [is] my secure height.
ÅB
Mot hans[^3] makt vil jeg bie på deg; for Gud er min borg.
OTB
I Hans styrke vil jeg holde vakt for Deg,
For Gud er min tilflukt.
B1930
Mot hans makt vil jeg bie på dig; for Gud er min borg. / < den mektige fiendes.>

Study notes (Tyndale)

Original text and word study

Cross references

  • Psalms 9:9

    The LORD also will be a refuge for the oppressed, a refuge in times of trouble.

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  • Isaiah 26:3–4

    Thou wilt keep him in perfect peace, whose mind is stayed on thee: because he trusteth in thee.

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  • Psalms 62:2

    He only is my rock and my salvation; he is my defence; I shall not be greatly moved.

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  • Psalms 27:14

    Wait on the LORD: be of good courage, and he shall strengthen thine heart: wait, I say, on the LORD.

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  • Psalms 59:17

    Unto thee, O my strength, will I sing: for God is my defence, and the God of my mercy.

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  • Psalms 27:1

    The 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?

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  • Habakkuk 3:19

    The LORD God is my strength, and he will make my feet like hinds’ feet, and he will make me to walk upon mine high places. To the chief singer on my stringed instruments.

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  • Isaiah 40:31

    But they that wait upon the LORD shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary; and they shall walk, and not faint.

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