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Psalms 59:9

Because of his strength will I wait upon thee: for God is my defence.
Psalms 59:9 · King James Version

In other versions

  • `Because of' his strength I will give heed unto thee; For God is my high tower.

    ASV

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

    BBE

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

    DBY

  • Oh, my Strength, I watch for you, For God is my high tower.

    WEB

  • O my Strength, unto Thee I take heed, For God `is' my tower -- the God of my kindness.

    YLT

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

    ENG

  • But thou, O LORD, shalt laugh at them; thou shalt have all the heathen in derision.

    WBT

  • I will keep watch for You, O my strength, because You, O God, are my fortress.

    BSB

In context

7Behold, they belch out with their mouth: swords are in their lips: for who, say they, doth hear?

8But thou, O LORD, shalt laugh at them; thou shalt have all the heathen in derision.

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

10The God of my mercy shall prevent me: God shall let me see my desire upon mine enemies.

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

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