Psalms 59:9

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Translations sourced from the public-domain WEB, KJV, and ASV. See all sources.

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

— WEB

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

— KJV

“[Because of] his strength I will give heed unto thee; For God is my high tower.”

— ASV

Psalms 9:9 "Yahweh will also be a high tower for the oppressed; a high tower in times of trouble."
Isaiah 26:3-4 "You will keep whoever’s mind is steadfast in perfect peace, because he trusts in you."
Psalms 27:14 "Wait for Yahweh. Be strong, and let your heart take courage. Yes, wait for Yahweh."
Psalms 62:2 "He alone is my rock and my salvation, my fortress— I will never be greatly shaken."
Psalms 59:17 "To you, my strength, I will sing praises. For God is my high tower, the God of my mercy."
Isaiah 40:31 "But those who wait for Yahweh will renew their strength. They will mount up with wings like eagles. They will run, and not be weary. They…"
Habakkuk 3:19 "Yahweh, the Lord,The word translated “Lord” is “Adonai.” is my strength. He makes my feet like deer’s feet, and enables me to go in high …"
Psalms 27:1 "Yahweh is my light and my salvation. Whom shall I fear? Yahweh is the strength of my life. Of whom shall I be afraid?"

By judicious expositors, and on good grounds, this is better rendered, "O my strength, on Thee will I wait" (Psa 59:17). defence--(Compare Psa 18:3).

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