Psalms 59:8 web — But you, Yahweh, laugh at them. You scoff at all the nations.

World English Bible

"But you, Yahweh, laugh at them. You scoff at all the nations."

— Psalms 59:8, World English Bible

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KJV
“But thou, O Lord, shalt laugh at them; thou shalt have all the heathen in derision.”
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ASV
“But thou, O Jehovah, wilt laugh at them; Thou wilt have all the nations in derision. ”
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NET
“But you, O LORD, laugh in disgust at them; you taunt all the nations.”
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DRB
“God hath spoken in his holy place: I will rejoice, and I will divide Sichem; and will mete out the vale of tabernacles.”
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BBE
“But you are laughing at them, O Lord; you will make sport of all the nations.”
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KJVA
“But thou, O Lord, shalt laugh at them; thou shalt have all the heathen in derision.”
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Psalms 59 — Context

You, Yahweh God of Armies, the God of Israel, rouse yourself to punish the nations. Show no mercy to the wicked traitors. Selah.

They return at evening, howling like dogs, and prowl around the city.

Behold, they spew with their mouth. Swords are in their lips, "For," they say, "who hears us?"

But you, Yahweh, laugh at them. You scoff at all the nations.

Oh, my Strength, I watch for you, for God is my high tower.

My God will go before me with his loving kindness. God will let me look at my enemies in triumph.

Don't kill them, or my people may forget. Scatter them by your power, and bring them down, Lord our shield.

Psalms 59:8 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Psalms 59:8 say?

Psalms 59:8 in the World English Bible reads: “But you, Yahweh, laugh at them. You scoff at all the nations.”

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 (WEB): “But you, Yahweh, laugh at them. You scoff at all the nations.” 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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