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9Because of his strength will I wait{H8799)} upon thee: for God is my defence.

Psalms 59:9 —

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From the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

  • Psalms 9:9

    The LORD also will be a refuge for the oppressed, a refuge in times of trouble.

  • Psalms 62:2

    He only is my rock and my salvation; he is my defence; I shall not be greatly moved.

  • Psalms 27:14

    Wait on the LORD: be of good courage, and he shall strengthen thine heart: wait, I say, on the LORD.

  • Isaiah 26:3-4

    Thou wilt keep him in perfect peace, whose mind is stayed on thee: because he trusteth in thee. …

  • Psalms 59:17

    Unto thee, O my strength, will I sing: for God is my defence, and the God of my mercy.

Commentary

Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary on the Bible (1710)

(vv. 8-17)

David here encourages himself, in reference to the threatening power of his enemies, with a pious resolution to wait upon God and a believing expectation that he should yet praise him. I. He resolves to wait upon God (Ps. 59:9): “ Because of his strength ” (either the strength of his enemies, the fear of which drove him to God, or because of God’s strength, the hope of which drew him to God) “ Wil…

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