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