Psalms
“But I will sing of thy power; yea, I will sing aloud of thy mercy in the morning: for thou hast been my defence and refuge in the day of my trouble.”
Psalms 59:16
Psalms 59:16 (KJV) speaks to praise, refuge in God, and God's mercy — words set in Psalms, Israel's songbook of honest prayer. It is the kind of verse worth reading slowly, more than once, and carrying with you through the day.
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Verses that sit beside this one
“The name of the LORD is a strong tower: the righteous runneth into it, and is safe.”
Proverbs 18:10“Praise ye the LORD. O give thanks unto the LORD; for he is good: for his mercy endureth for ever.”
Psalms 106:1“Thou art my hiding place; thou shalt preserve me from trouble; thou shalt compass me about with songs of deliverance. Selah.”
Psalms 32:7“God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble.”
Psalms 46:1“O give thanks unto the God of heaven: for his mercy endureth for ever.”
Psalms 136:26“But let all those that put their trust in thee rejoice: let them ever shout for joy, because thou defendest them: let them also that love thy name be joyful in thee.”
Psalms 5:11
Common questions
What does Psalms 59:16 mean?
In the King James Version, Psalms 59:16 reads: "But I will sing of thy power; yea, I will sing aloud of thy mercy in the morning: for thou hast been my defence and refuge in the day of my trouble." The verse speaks to praise, refuge in God, and God's mercy. To read it well, take it in the flow of Psalms 59 rather than on its own, and let the words settle slowly — reading it aloud, or turning it into a short prayer, is often what makes its meaning land.
Is Psalms 59:16 in the King James Version?
Yes. "But I will sing of thy power; yea, I will sing aloud of thy mercy in the morning: for thou hast been my defence and refuge in the day of my trouble." is Psalms 59:16 in the King James Version (KJV), found in Psalms chapter 59.
What are some related Bible verses to Psalms 59:16?
Verses that sit beside Psalms 59:16 include Proverbs 18:10, Psalms 106:1, and Psalms 32:7. Reading them alongside Psalms 59:16 deepens the theme of praise.
How can I pray with Psalms 59:16?
Read Psalms 59:16 slowly, take a breath, and turn it into a short prayer in your own words — thanking God for what it promises, or asking for what it points to. Keep it somewhere you will see it today, and let it be a companion rather than a task to finish.