Psalms 59:17
What does Psalms 59:17 mean?
A plain-English look at Psalms 59:17 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.
Parallel translations
WEB
World English Bible · 2000Unto thee, O my strength, will I sing praises: For God is my high tower, the God of my mercy.
KJV
King James Version · 1611Unto thee, O my strength, will I sing: for God is my defence, and the God of my mercy.
ASV
American Standard Version · 1901Unto thee, O my strength, will I sing praises: For God is my high tower, the God of my mercy.
BBE
Bible in Basic English · 1949To you, O my strength, will I make my song: because God is my high tower, even the God of my mercy.
YLT
Young's Literal Translation · 1862O my Strength, unto Thee I sing praise, For God <FI>is<Fi> my tower, the God of my kindness!
DRA
Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752Not available in this translation
DBY
Darby Bible · 1890Unto thee, my strength, will I sing psalms; forGod is my high fortress, theGod of my mercy.
Context
v.16But I will sing of thy strength; Yea, I will sing aloud of thy lovingkindness in the morning: For thou hast been my high tower, And a refuge in the day of my distress.
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Cross references
Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- Psalms 18:1
I love thee, O Jehovah, my strength.
- Psalms 46:1
God is our refuge and strength, A very present help in trouble.
- Psalms 59:9
Because ofhis strength I will give heed unto thee; For God is my high tower.
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