Psalms 59:9 nasb — Because of his strength I will watch for You, For God is my stronghold.

NASB

"Because of his strength I will watch for You, For God is my stronghold."

— Psalms 59:9, NASB

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Psalms 59 — Context

6

They return at evening, they howl like a dog, And go around the city.

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Behold, they belch forth with their mouth; Swords are in their lips, For, they say, "Who hears?"

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But You, O LORD, laugh at them; You scoff at all the nations.

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Because of his strength I will watch for You, For God is my stronghold.

10

My God in His lovingkindness will meet me; God will let me look triumphantly upon my foes.

11

Do not slay them, or my people will forget; Scatter them by Your power, and bring them down, O Lord, our shield.

12

On account of the sin of their mouth and the words of their lips, Let them even be caught in their pride, And on account of curses and lies which they utter.

Psalms 59:9 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Psalms 59:9 say?
Psalms 59:9 in the NASB reads: “Because of his strength I will watch for You, For God is my stronghold.”
Where is Psalms 59:9 in the Bible?
Psalms 59:9 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Psalms, chapter 59, verse 9.
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 59:9.
What translation should I read Psalms 59:9 in?
Psalms 59:9 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 59:9?
Psalms 59:9 reads (NASB): “Because of his strength I will watch for You, For God is my stronghold.” 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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