9Because of his strength will I wait upon thee: for God is my defence.


In Context

6 They return at evening: they make a noise like a dog, and go round about the city.

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.

Psalms 59:9 in Other Translations

The New International Version of the Holy Bible

59:9O my Strength, I watch for you; you, O God, are my fortress,

The Douay-Rheims Version of the Holy Bible

59:9I will keep my strength to thee: for thou art my protector:

The American Standard Version of the Holy Bible

59:9Because of his strength I will give heed unto thee; For God is my high tower.

The Darby Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

59:9Their strength! ... I will take heed to thee; for God is my high fortress.

The English Revised Version of the Holy Bible

59:9O my strength, I will wait upon thee: for God is my high tower.

The Webster Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

59:9Because of his strength will I wait upon thee: for God is my defense.

The World English Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

59:9Oh, my Strength, I watch for you, for God is my high tower.

The Young's Literal Translation of the Holy Bible

59:9O my Strength, unto Thee I take heed, For God is my tower — the God of my kindness.

The American King James Version of the Holy Bible

59:9Because of his strength will I wait on you: for God is my defense.