God’s Word Translation
Psalms 59:17
17O my strength, I will make music to praise you! God is my stronghold, my merciful God!
Psalms 59:17 in other versions
- King James Version (KJV)Unto thee, O my strength, will I sing: for God is my defence, and the God of my mercy.
- New International Version (NIV)You are my strength, I sing praise to you; you, God, are my fortress, my God on whom I can rely.
- English Standard Version (ESV)O my Strength, I will sing praises to you, for you, O God, are my fortress, the God who shows me steadfast love.
- New King James Version (NKJV)To You, O my Strength, I will sing praises; For God is my defense, My God of mercy.
Context of Psalms 59:17
15They wander around to find something to eat. If they are not full enough, they will stay all night. 16But I will sing about your strength. In the morning I will joyfully sing about your mercy. You have been my stronghold and a place of safety in times of trouble. O my strength, I will make music to praise you! God is my stronghold, my merciful God!
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עֻ֭זִּי אֵלֶ֣יךָ אֲזַמֵּ֑רָה כִּֽי־אֱלֹהִ֥ים מִ֝שְׂגַּבִּ֗י אֱלֹהֵ֥י חַסְדִּֽי׃Read the interlinear
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Commentaries on Psalms 59:17
- Adam Clarke Bible Commentary · v. 17Unto thee, O my strength - A similar sentiment to that expressed, Psalm 59:9. But the words are very emphatic: God is my strength; God is my elevation. My God is my mercy. I have nothing good but what I have from God. And all springs from his dwelling in me. God, therefore, shall have all the glory, both now and for ever. As many persons may still think that the inscription to this Psalm is correct, the following analysis may be applied in that way; or…Read the comment
- Barnes’ Notes on the Bible · v. 17Unto thee, O my strength, will I sing - The source of strength to me; the real strength by which I have obtained deliverance is in thee. See the notes at Psalm 18:1. For God is my defense - See the notes at Psalm 59:9. And the God of my mercy - The God who has showed mercy to me; he from whom all these favors have sprung. Whatever means might be used to secure his own safety (compare 1 Samuel 19:12 ff) still he felt that his deliverance was to be traced…Read the comment
- Matthew Henry Concise Commentary · v. 8-17Verses 8-17 It is our wisdom and duty, in times of danger and difficulty, to wait upon God; for he is our defence, in whom we shall be safe. It is very comfortable to us, in prayer, to look to God as the God of our mercy, the Author of all good in us, and the Giver of all good to us. The wicked can never be satisfied, which is the greatest misery in a poor condition. A contented man, if he has not what he would have, yet he does not quarrel with…Read the comment
- Tyndale Open Study Notes · v. 1-17The psalmist laments the power of enemies who conspire with other nations.Read the comment
- Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 16-1716-17. Contrast the lot of God's servant, who employs his time in God's praise. sing aloud ... in the morning--when they retire famishing and disappointed, or it may denote delightful diligence in praise, as in Psa 30:5.Read the comment
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Commentaries on Psalms 59
- Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
- Barnes’ Notes on the Bible
- Matthew Henry Concise Commentary
- Tyndale Open Study Notes
- Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary
- Rashi on Tanakh
- Calvin’s Commentaries
- Keil & Delitzsch Commentary
- John Wesley’s Notes
- The Treasury of David
- Darby Translation Notes
- Geneva Bible Translation Notes
- Kingcomments
- Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary
- Matthew Henry’s Modern English Commentary
- Seventh-day Adventist Bible Commentary
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