Psalms
“Because of his strength will I wait upon thee: for God is my defence.”
Psalms 59:9
Psalms 59:9 (KJV) speaks to waiting, refuge in God, and God's protection — words set in Psalms, Israel's songbook of honest prayer. Read it unhurried, and let it become a prayer you return to.
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Verses that sit beside this one
“Our soul waiteth for the LORD: he is our help and our shield.”
Psalms 33:20“The name of the LORD is a strong tower: the righteous runneth into it, and is safe.”
Proverbs 18:10“For the vision is yet for an appointed time, but at the end it shall speak, and not lie: though it tarry, wait for it; because it will surely come, it will not tarry.”
Habakkuk 2:3“I wait for the LORD, my soul doth wait, and in his word do I hope.”
Psalms 130:5“The LORD is my rock, and my fortress, and my deliverer; my God, my strength, in whom I will trust; my buckler, and the horn of my salvation, and my high tower.”
Psalms 18:2“He shall cover thee with his feathers, and under his wings shalt thou trust: his truth shall be thy shield and buckler.”
Psalms 91:4
Common questions
What does Psalms 59:9 mean?
In the King James Version, Psalms 59:9 reads: "Because of his strength will I wait upon thee: for God is my defence." The verse speaks to waiting, refuge in God, and God's protection. 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 59:9 in the King James Version?
Yes. "Because of his strength will I wait upon thee: for God is my defence." is Psalms 59:9 in the King James Version (KJV), found in Psalms chapter 59.
What are some related Bible verses to Psalms 59:9?
Verses that sit beside Psalms 59:9 include Psalms 33:20, Proverbs 18:10, and Habakkuk 2:3. Reading them alongside Psalms 59:9 deepens the theme of waiting.
How can I pray with Psalms 59:9?
Read Psalms 59:9 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.