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Psalms 59:9

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

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Baptist theologian, 1697–1771

Gill's Exposition

Because of his strength will I wait upon thee,.... Either because of the strength of Saul, who was stronger than David, he determined to wait upon the Lord for salvation and deliverance from him; or…

Presbyterian pastor, 1798–1870

Barnes' Notes

Because of his strength will I wait upon thee - literally, “His strength - I will wait upon thee.” The reference here is not to the strength or power of God, as if the fact that “He” was powerful was…

Nonconformist minister, 1662–1714

Matthew Henry

Psalms 59:8-17

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…

Academic commentary, 1882–1921

Cambridge Bible

O my strength, unto thee will I watch:

For God is my high tower.

His enemies are -strong" (Psa 59:59); but God is his strength; they watch his house (title), but he will -watch unto God," waiting in…