Psalms 59:9

What does Psalms 59:9 mean?

A plain-English look at Psalms 59:9 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

Because ofhis strength I will give heed unto thee; For God is my high tower.

KJV

King James Version · 1611

Because of his strength will I wait upon thee: for God is my defence.

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

Because ofhis strength I will give heed unto thee; For God is my high tower.

BBE

Bible in Basic English · 1949

O my strength, I will put my hope in you; because God is my strong tower.

YLT

Young's Literal Translation · 1862

O my Strength, unto Thee I take heed, For God <FI>is<Fi> my tower--the God of my kindness.

DRA

Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752

Galaad is mine, and Manasses is mine: and Ephraim is the strength of my head. Juda is my king:

DBY

Darby Bible · 1890

Their strength! ...I will take heed to thee; forGod is my high fortress.

Context

v.8But thou, O Jehovah, wilt laugh at them; Thou wilt have all the nations in derision.

v.9This passage

v.10My God with his lovingkindness will meet me: God will let me see my desire upon mine enemies.

Cross references

Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

  • Psalms 46:1

    God is our refuge and strength, A very present help in trouble.

  • Psalms 46:7

    Jehovah of hosts is with us; The God of Jacob is our refuge. [Selah

  • Psalms 62:5

    My soul, wait thou in silence for God only; For my expectation is from him.

  • Habakkuk 3:19

    Jehovah, the Lord, is my strength; And he maketh my feet like hinds’ feet, And will make me to walk upon my high places.

  • Isaiah 58:14

    then shalt thou delight thyself in Jehovah; and I will make thee to ride upon the high places of the earth; and I will feed thee with the heritage of Jacob thy father: for the mouth of Jehovah hath spoken it.

  • Isaiah 26:3

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

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