Psalms 59:9

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

"Because of his strength will I wait upon thee: for God is my defence." - Psalms 59:9
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What does Psalms 59:9 mean?

“Because of his strength will I wait upon thee: for God is my defence.” (Psalm 59:9, KJV) In this verse David speaks from inside a crisis, and the line gathers up the whole posture of the psalm: danger is real, enemies are active, but the faithful response is not panic or…

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Strength in Stillness: Trusting God's Defense

In the hustle and bustle of daily life, it is easy to become overwhelmed by our circumstances. Challenges, pressures, and uncertainties can weigh heavy on our hearts and minds. Yet, in the midst of turmoil, Psalm 59:9 reveals a profound truth that encourages our spirits when…

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A Prayer of Trust and Dependence on God's Strength

Heavenly Father, I come before You today, with a heart that is filled with gratitude and reverence. I thank You for Your unfailing love and Your constant presence in my life. As I meditate on the words of Psalm 59:9, "Because of his strength will I wait upon thee: for God is my…

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Psalms 59:9 - "Because of his strength will I wait upon thee: for God is my defence."
Psalms 59:14 - "And at evening let them return; and let them make a noise like a dog, and go round about the city."
"When God heard this, he was wroth, and greatly abhorred Israel:" - Psalms 78:59
Psalms 78:59 - "When God heard this, he was wroth, and greatly abhorred Israel:"
Psalms 59:15 - "Let them wander up and down for meat, and grudge if they be not satisfied."
Psalms 59:4 - "They run and prepare themselves without my fault: awake to help me, and behold."
Psalms 59:6 - "They return at evening: they make a noise like a dog, and go round about the city."
Psalms 59:7 - "Behold, they belch out with their mouth: swords are in their lips: for who, say they, doth hear?"
Psalms 59:2 - "Deliver me from the workers of iniquity, and save me from bloody men."
Psalms 119:59 - "I thought on my ways, and turned my feet unto thy testimonies."
"They run and prepare themselves without my fault: awake to help me, and behold." - Psalms 59:4
Psalms 59:8 - "But thou, O LORD, shalt laugh at them; thou shalt have all the heathen in derision."
Psalms 59:12 - "For the sin of their mouth and the words of their lips let them even be taken in their pride: and for cursing and lying which they speak."
Psalms 59:17 - "Unto thee, O my strength, will I sing: for God is my defence, and the God of my mercy."
Psalms 107:9
Psalms 59:10 - "The God of my mercy shall prevent me: God shall let me see my desire upon mine enemies."
Psalms 59:13 - "Consume them in wrath, consume them, that they may not be: and let them know that God ruleth in Jacob unto the ends of the earth. Selah."
Psalms 59:1 - "Deliver me from mine enemies, O my God: defend me from them that rise up against me."
Psalms 59:3 - "For, lo, they lie in wait for my soul: the mighty are gathered against me; not for my transgression, nor for my sin, O LORD."
Psalms 59:11 - "Slay them not, lest my people forget: scatter them by thy power; and bring them down, O Lord our shield."
Psalms 59:5 - "Thou therefore, O LORD God of hosts, the God of Israel, awake to visit all the heathen: be not merciful to any wicked transgressors. Selah."
"Let them wander up and down for meat, and grudge if they be not satisfied." - Psalms 59:15
"Slay them not, lest my people forget: scatter them by thy power; and bring them down, O Lord our shield." - Psalms 59:11
"The God of my mercy shall prevent me: God shall let me see my desire upon mine enemies." - Psalms 59:10
"Unto thee, O my strength, will I sing: for God is my defence, and the God of my mercy." - Psalms 59:17
Psalms 59:16 - "But I will sing of thy power; yea, I will sing aloud of thy mercy in the morning: for thou hast been my defence and refuge in the day of my trouble."
"Thou therefore, O LORD God of hosts, the God of Israel, awake to visit all the heathen: be not merciful to any wicked transgressors. Selah." - Psalms 59:5
"Behold, they belch out with their mouth: swords are in their lips: for who, say they, doth hear?" - Psalms 59:7
"I thought on my ways, and turned my feet unto thy testimonies." - Psalms 119:59