Psalm 59:9
King James Version (KJV)
Because of his strength will I wait upon thee: for God is my defence.
In context
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.
Psalm 59:9 in every translation
- KJV King James Version
- Because of his strength will I wait upon thee: for God is my defence.
- WEB World English Bible
- Oh, my Strength, I watch for you, for God is my high tower.
- BSB Berean Standard Bible
- I will keep watch for You, O my strength, because You, O God, are my fortress.
- ASV American Standard Version
- Because of his strength I will give heed unto thee; For God is my high tower.
- YLT Young's Literal Translation
- O my Strength, unto Thee I take heed, For God [is] my tower — the God of my kindness.
- DBY Darby Translation
- Their strength! ...I will take heed to thee; for God is my high fortress.
- WBS Webster Bible
- Because of his strength will I wait upon thee: for God is my defense.