Psalms 59:8 cpdv — God has spoken in his holy place: I will rejoice, and I will divide Shechem, and I will measure the steep valley of the…

Catholic Public Domain Version

"God has spoken in his holy place: I will rejoice, and I will divide Shechem, and I will measure the steep valley of the tabernacles. "

— Psalms 59:8, Catholic Public Domain Version

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Psalms 59 — Context

5

You have revealed to your people difficulties. You have made us drink the wine of remorse.

6

You have given a warning sign to those who fear you, so that they may flee from before the face of the bow, so that your beloved may be delivered.

7

Save me with your right hand, and hear me.

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God has spoken in his holy place: I will rejoice, and I will divide Shechem, and I will measure the steep valley of the tabernacles.

9

Gilead is mine, and Manasseh is mine. And Ephraim is the strength of my head. Judah is my king.

10

Moab is the cooking pot of my hope. Into Idumea, I will extend my shoe. To me, the foreigners have been made subject.

11

Who will lead me into the fortified city? Who will lead me all the way to Idumea?

Psalms 59:8 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Psalms 59:8 say?
Psalms 59:8 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “God has spoken in his holy place: I will rejoice, and I will divide Shechem, and I will measure the steep valley of the tabernacles. ”
Where is Psalms 59:8 in the Bible?
Psalms 59:8 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Psalms, chapter 59, verse 8.
Who wrote Psalms?
Psalms is traditionally attributed to Multiple authors (David, Asaph, the sons of Korah, Solomon, Moses, others). Approximately 73 psalms are attributed to David; others to Asaph, the sons of Korah, Solomon, Moses, Heman, and Ethan; the remainder are anonymous. It was written c. 1410–430 BC.
What is the book of Psalms about?
The Psalms are the prayer book and hymnal of God's people, gathering a thousand years of inspired song — praise, lament, thanksgiving, confession, and royal and messianic worship. Every emotion of the believing heart finds a voice here, and every voice finds its center in Christ.
What are the major themes of Psalms?
Psalms explores themes including Praise, Lament, Trust, Messiah, Refuge, Kingship. These themes shape the meaning and context of Psalms 59:8.
What translation should I read Psalms 59:8 in?
Psalms 59:8 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Psalms 59:8?
Psalms 59:8 reads (CPDV): “God has spoken in his holy place: I will rejoice, and I will divide Shechem, and I will measure the steep valley of the tabernacles. ” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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