Parallel Verses
New American Standard Bible
For God is my
King James Version
Because of his strength will I wait upon thee: for God is my defence.
Holman Bible
because God is my stronghold.
International Standard Version
My Strength, I will watch for you, for God is my fortress.
A Conservative Version
O my strength, I will give heed to thee, for God is my high tower.
American Standard Version
Because of his strength I will give heed unto thee; For God is my high tower.
Amplified
O [God] my strength, I will watch for You;
For God is my stronghold [my refuge, my protector, my high tower].
Bible in Basic English
O my strength, I will put my hope in you; because God is my strong tower.
Darby Translation
Their strength! ... I will take heed to thee; for God is my high fortress.
Julia Smith Translation
His strength for thee will I watch: for God my height
King James 2000
Because of your strength will I wait upon you: for God is my defense.
Lexham Expanded Bible
O my strength, I will watch for you, because [you], O God, [are] my (high) stronghold.
Modern King James verseion
O my Strength, let me look to You, for God is my strong tower.
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
My strength will I ascribe unto thee; for thou art the God of my refuge.
NET Bible
You are my source of strength! I will wait for you! For God is my refuge.
New Heart English Bible
Oh, my Strength, I watch for you, for God is my high tower.
The Emphasized Bible
O my Strength, unto thee, will I make melody, For, God, is my high tower.
Webster
Because of his strength will I wait upon thee: for God is my defense.
World English Bible
Oh, my Strength, I watch for you, for God is my high tower.
Youngs Literal Translation
O my Strength, unto Thee I take heed, For God is my tower -- the God of my kindness.
Themes
Strength » The strength of the lord
Waiting » Especially in adversity
Waiting upon God » For » Protection
Topics
Word Count of 20 Translations in Psalm 59:9
Verse Info
Context Readings
God Our Stronghold
8
O Jehovah, you laugh at them. You make fun of all the nations.
9
For God is my
Cross References
Psalm 9:9
Jehovah is a refuge for the oppressed, a place of safety in times of trouble.
Psalm 62:2
He alone is my rock and my salvation. He is my stronghold. I cannot be severely shaken.
Psalm 18:1-2
([Psalm of David]) I love you, O Jehovah, my strength.
Psalm 20:1
([Psalm of David]) Jehovah will answer you in times of trouble. The name of the God of Jacob will protect you.
Psalm 27:1
([Psalm of David]) Jehovah is my light and my salvation. Whom shall I fear? Jehovah is the stronghold of my life. Who is there to be afraid of?
Psalm 27:14
Hope (wait) (expect) (trust) in Jehovah and be strong. Let your heart be courageous. Yes, hope in Jehovah.
Psalm 46:1
([Sons of Korah]) God is our refuge and strength, a ready help in times of trouble.
Psalm 46:7
Jehovah of Hosts is with us. The God of Jacob is our stronghold.
Psalm 59:17
O my strength, I will make music to praise you! God is my defense (high fortress), my merciful God!
Psalm 62:5-6
I will wait calmly for God alone, because my hope comes from him.
Psalm 62:11
God has spoken once. I have heard it said twice: Power belongs to God.
Isaiah 12:2
Truly God is my salvation! I will trust and not be afraid. Jehovah... Jehovah is my strength and my song! He has become my salvation.
Isaiah 26:3-4
You will keep the steadfast mind in perfect peace, because he trusts (hopes) in you.
Isaiah 40:31
Those who hope in Jehovah will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles. They will run and not grow weary! They will walk and not be faint.
Isaiah 58:14
you will take delight in Jehovah! I will make you ride on the heights of the earth. I will feed you the heritage of Jacob your father. The mouth of Jehovah has spoken!
Habakkuk 3:19
Jehovah, the Sovereign Lord, is my strength! He makes my feet like a deer's feet. He will make me walk upon high places.
Matthew 6:13
And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil (the wicked one).' (Psalm 82:4) (Psalm 97:10) (Matthew 13:19) (John 17:15) (1 John 5:19)