Psalms 59:9 — Bible Verse (KJV)

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

Psalms 59:9 — King James Version (KJV), 1611

Psalms 59:9 in 6 Bible Translations

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Psalms 59:9 WEB — World English Bible (2000)

“Oh, my Strength, I watch for you, for God is my high tower.”

Psalms 59:9 — World English Bible

Psalms 59:9 ASV — American Standard Version (1901)

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

Psalms 59:9 — American Standard Version

Psalms 59:9 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.”

Psalms 59:9 — Young's Literal Translation

Psalms 59:9 DBY — Darby Translation (1890)

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

Psalms 59:9 — Darby Translation

Psalms 59:9 GEN — Geneva Bible (1599)

“He is strong: but I will waite vpon thee: for God is my defence.”

Psalms 59:9 — Geneva Bible

Psalms 59:9 in Context — Psalms 59

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.

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.

11 Slay them not, lest my people forget: scatter them by thy power; and bring them down, O Lord our shield.

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What Does Psalms 59:9 Mean?

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