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 · 2000Because ofhis strength I will give heed unto thee; For God is my high tower.
KJV
King James Version · 1611Because of his strength will I wait upon thee: for God is my defence.
ASV
American Standard Version · 1901Because ofhis strength I will give heed unto thee; For God is my high tower.
BBE
Bible in Basic English · 1949O my strength, I will put my hope in you; because God is my strong tower.
YLT
Young's Literal Translation · 1862O my Strength, unto Thee I take heed, For God <FI>is<Fi> my tower--the God of my kindness.
DRA
Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752Galaad is mine, and Manasses is mine: and Ephraim is the strength of my head. Juda is my king:
DBY
Darby Bible · 1890Their strength! ...I will take heed to thee; forGod is my high fortress.
Context
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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