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Each morning I will sing with joy about your unfailing love. For you have been my refuge, a place of safety when I am in distress. <a href="/esv/psalms/59.htm">English Standard Version</a> But I will sing of your strength; I will sing aloud of your steadfast love in the morning. For you have been to me a fortress and a refuge in the day of my distress. <a href="/bsb/psalms/59.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> But I will sing of Your strength and proclaim Your loving devotion in the morning. For You are my fortress, my refuge in times of trouble. <a href="/kjv/psalms/59.htm">King James Bible</a> 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. <a href="/nkjv/psalms/59.htm">New King James Version</a> But I will sing of Your power; Yes, I will sing aloud of Your mercy in the morning; For You have been my defense And refuge in the day of my trouble. <a href="/nasb_/psalms/59.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> But as for me, I will sing of Your strength; Yes, I will joyfully sing of Your faithfulness in the morning, For You have been my refuge And a place of refuge on the day of my distress. <a href="/nasb/psalms/59.htm">NASB 1995</a> But as for me, I shall sing of Your strength; Yes, I shall joyfully sing of Your lovingkindness in the morning, For You have been my stronghold And a refuge in the day of my distress. <a href="/nasb77/psalms/59.htm">NASB 1977 </a> But as for me, I shall sing of Thy strength; Yes, I shall joyfully sing of Thy lovingkindness in the morning, For Thou hast been my stronghold, And a refuge in the day of my distress. <a href="/lsb/psalms/59.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> But as for me, I shall sing of Your strength; And I shall joyfully sing of Your lovingkindness in the morning, For You have been my stronghold And a refuge in the day of my distress. <a href="/amp/psalms/59.htm">Amplified Bible</a> But as for me, I will sing of Your mighty strength and power; Yes, I will sing joyfully of Your lovingkindness in the morning; For You have been my stronghold And a refuge in the day of my distress. <a href="/csb/psalms/59.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> But I will sing of your strength and will joyfully proclaim your faithful love in the morning. For you have been a stronghold for me, a refuge in my day of trouble. <a href="/hcsb/psalms/59.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> But I will sing of Your strength and will joyfully proclaim Your faithful love in the morning. For You have been a stronghold for me, a refuge in my day of trouble. <a href="/asv/psalms/59.htm">American Standard Version</a> But I will sing of thy strength; Yea, I will sing aloud of thy lovingkindness in the morning: For thou hast been my high tower, And a refuge in the day of my distress. <a href="/cev/psalms/59.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> But I will sing about your strength, my God, and I will celebrate because of your love. You are my fortress, my place of protection in times of trouble. <a href="/erv/psalms/59.htm">English Revised Version</a> But I will sing of thy strength; yea, I will sing aloud of thy mercy in the morning: for thou hast been my high tower, and a refuge in the day of my distress. <a href="/gwt/psalms/59.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> But 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. <a href="/gnt/psalms/59.htm">Good News Translation</a> But I will sing about your strength; every morning I will sing aloud of your constant love. You have been a refuge for me, a shelter in my time of trouble. <a href="/isv/psalms/59.htm">International Standard Version</a> But I will sing of your power and in the morning I will shout for joy about your gracious love. For you have been a fortress for me; and a refuge when I am distressed. <a href="/msb/psalms/59.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> But I will sing of Your strength and proclaim Your loving devotion in the morning. For You are my fortress, my refuge in times of trouble. <a href="/net/psalms/59.htm">NET Bible</a> As for me, I will sing about your strength; I will praise your loyal love in the morning. For you are my refuge and my place of shelter when I face trouble. <a href="/nheb/psalms/59.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> But I will sing of your strength. Yes, I will sing aloud of your loving kindness in the morning. For you have been my high tower, a refuge in the day of my distress. <a href="/wbt/psalms/59.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> But I will sing of thy power; yes, I will sing aloud of thy mercy in the morning: for thou hast been my defense and refuge in the day of my trouble. <a href="/web/psalms/59.htm">World English Bible</a> But I will sing of your strength. Yes, I will sing aloud of your loving kindness in the morning. For you have been my high tower, a refuge in the day of my distress. <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/psalms/59.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> And I sing of Your strength, "" And at morning I sing of Your kindness, "" For You have been a tower to me, "" And a refuge for me in a day of adversity. <a href="/ylt/psalms/59.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> And I -- I sing of Thy strength, And I sing at morn of Thy kindness, For thou hast been a tower to me, And a refuge for me in a day of adversity. <a href="/slt/psalms/59.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> And I will sing thy strength; and I will rejoice at morning for thy mercy; for they wert a height to me, and a refuge in the day of straits to me.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/psalms/59.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> But I will sing thy strength: and will extol thy mercy in the morning. For thou art become my support, and my refuge, in the day of my trouble. <a href="/cpdv/psalms/59.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> <V 58:17>But I will sing your strength, and I will extol your mercy, in the morning. For you have been my supporter and my refuge in the day of my tribulation. <a href="/nabre/psalms/59.htm">New American Bible</a> But I shall sing of your strength, extol your mercy at dawn, For you are my fortress, my refuge in time of trouble. <a href="/nrsvce/psalms/59.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> But I will sing of your might; I will sing aloud of your steadfast love in the morning. For you have been a fortress for me and a refuge in the day of my distress.<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/psalms/59.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> But I will sing of thy power; yea, I will sing aloud of thy mercy in the morning; for thou hast been my defense and refuge in the day of my trouble. <a href="/hpbt/psalms/59.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a> And I shall praise your power and I shall praise your kindness at dawn, because you have been a place of refuge to me and a Savior in the day of affliction!<div class="vheading2">OT Translations</div><a href="/jps/psalms/59.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a> But as for me, I will sing of Thy strength; Yea, I will sing aloud of Thy mercy in the morning; For Thou hast been my high tower, And a refuge in the day of my distress. <a href="/sep/psalms/59.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a> But I will sing to thy strength, and in the morning will I exult in thy mercy; for thou hast been my supporter, and my refuge in the day of mine affliction. <a href="/parallel/psalms/59-16.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/nFaD2oDhKPc?start=7035" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/psalms/59.htm">Deliver Me From My Enemies</a> …15They scavenge for food, and growl if they are not satisfied. 16<a href="/hebrew/589.htm" title="589: wa·’ă·nî (Conj-w:: Pro-1cs) -- I. Contracted from 'anokiy; I.">But I</a> <a href="/hebrew/7891.htm" title="7891: ’ā·šîr (V-Qal-Imperf-1cs) -- To sing. Or shuwr; a primitive root; to sing.">will sing</a> <a href="/hebrew/5797.htm" title="5797: ‘uz·ze·ḵā (N-msc:: 2ms) -- Strength, might. Or rowz; from azaz; strength in various applications.">of Your strength</a> <a href="/hebrew/7442.htm" title="7442: wa·’ă·ran·nên (Conj-w:: V-Piel-ConjImperf-1cs) -- To give a ringing cry. A primitive root; properly, to creak, i.e. To shout.">and proclaim</a> <a href="/hebrew/2617.htm" title="2617: ḥas·de·ḵā (N-msc:: 2ms) -- Kindness, piety, reproof, beauty. From chacad; kindness; by implication piety: rarely reproof, or Beauty.">Your loving devotion</a> <a href="/hebrew/1242.htm" title="1242: lab·bō·qer (Prep-l, Art:: N-ms) -- Morn- ing. From baqar; properly, dawn; generally, morning.">in the morning.</a> <a href="/hebrew/3588.htm" title="3588: kî- (Conj) -- That, for, when. ">For</a> <a href="/hebrew/1961.htm" title="1961: hā·yî·ṯā (V-Qal-Perf-2ms) -- To fall out, come to pass, become, be. A primitive root; to exist, i.e. Be or become, come to pass.">You are</a> <a href="/hebrew/4869.htm" title="4869: miś·gāḇ (N-ms) -- A secure height, retreat, stronghold. From sagab; properly, a cliff; abstractly, altitude; figuratively, a refuge.">my fortress,</a> <a href="/hebrew/lî (Prep:: 1cs) -- "></a> <a href="/hebrew/4498.htm" title="4498: ū·mā·nō·ws (Conj-w:: N-ms) -- Flight, place of escape or refuge. From nuwc; a retreat; abstractly, a fleeing.">my refuge</a> <a href="/hebrew/3117.htm" title="3117: bə·yō·wm (Prep-b:: N-ms) -- Day. From an unused root meaning to be hot; a day, whether literal, or figurative.">in times</a> <a href="/hebrew/6887.htm" title="6887: ṣar- (V-Qal-Perf-3ms) -- A primitive root; to cramp, literally or figuratively, transitive or intransitive.">of trouble.</a> <a href="/hebrew/lî (Prep:: 1cs) -- "></a> 17To You, O my strength, I sing praises, for You, O God, are my fortress, my God of loving devotion.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/psalms/59-17.htm">Psalm 59:17</a> To You, O my strength, I sing praises, for You, O God, are my fortress, my God of loving devotion. <a href="/psalms/18-1.htm">Psalm 18:1-2</a> For the choirmaster. Of David the servant of the LORD, who sang this song to the LORD on the day the LORD had delivered him from the hand of all his enemies and from the hand of Saul. He said: I love You, O LORD, my strength. / The LORD is my rock, my fortress, and my deliverer. My God is my rock, in whom I take refuge, my shield, and the horn of my salvation, my stronghold. <a href="/psalms/28-7.htm">Psalm 28:7</a> The LORD is my strength and my shield; my heart trusts in Him, and I am helped. Therefore my heart rejoices, and I give thanks to Him with my song. <a href="/psalms/31-16.htm">Psalm 31:16</a> Make Your face shine on Your servant; save me by Your loving devotion. <a href="/psalms/92-1.htm">Psalm 92:1-2</a> A Psalm. A song for the Sabbath day. It is good to praise the LORD, and to sing praises to Your name, O Most High, / to proclaim Your loving devotion in the morning and Your faithfulness at night <a href="/psalms/143-8.htm">Psalm 143:8</a> Let me hear Your loving devotion in the morning, for I have put my trust in You. Teach me the way I should walk, for to You I lift up my soul. <a href="/psalms/5-11.htm">Psalm 5:11</a> But let all who take refuge in You rejoice; let them ever shout for joy. May You shelter them, that those who love Your name may rejoice in You. <a href="/psalms/13-5.htm">Psalm 13:5-6</a> But I have trusted in Your loving devotion; my heart will rejoice in Your salvation. / I will sing to the LORD, for He has been good to me. <a href="/psalms/21-13.htm">Psalm 21:13</a> Be exalted, O LORD, in Your strength; we will sing and praise Your power. <a href="/psalms/71-22.htm">Psalm 71:22-24</a> So I will praise You with the harp for Your faithfulness, O my God; I will sing praise to You with the lyre, O Holy One of Israel. / When I sing praise to You my lips will shout for joy, along with my soul, which You have redeemed. / My tongue will indeed proclaim Your righteousness all day long, for those who seek my harm are disgraced and confounded. <a href="/psalms/89-1.htm">Psalm 89:1</a> A Maskil of Ethan the Ezrahite. I will sing of the loving devotion of the LORD forever; with my mouth I will proclaim Your faithfulness to all generations. <a href="/psalms/101-1.htm">Psalm 101:1</a> A Psalm of David. I will sing of Your loving devotion and justice; to You, O LORD, I will sing praises. <a href="/isaiah/12-2.htm">Isaiah 12:2</a> Surely God is my salvation; I will trust and not be afraid. For the LORD GOD is my strength and my song, and He also has become my salvation.” <a href="/isaiah/25-1.htm">Isaiah 25:1</a> O LORD, You are my God! I will exalt You; I will praise Your name. For You have worked wonders—plans formed long ago—in perfect faithfulness. <a href="/isaiah/26-3.htm">Isaiah 26:3-4</a> You will keep in perfect peace the steadfast of mind, because he trusts in You. / Trust in the LORD forever, because GOD the LORD is the Rock eternal.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>But I will sing of your power; yes, I will sing aloud of your mercy in the morning: for you have been my defense and refuge in the day of my trouble.But<a href="/psalms/59-9.htm">Psalm 59:9,10</a> Because of his strength will I wait upon thee: for God is my defence… <a href="/psalms/21-13.htm">Psalm 21:13</a> Be thou exalted, LORD, in thine own strength: so will we sing and praise thy power.<a href="/psalms/106-8.htm">Psalm 106:8</a> Nevertheless he saved them for his name's sake, that he might make his mighty power to be known.sing aloud<a href="/psalms/31-7.htm">Psalm 31:7</a> I will be glad and rejoice in thy mercy: for thou hast considered my trouble; thou hast known my soul in adversities;<a href="/psalms/36-5.htm">Psalm 36:5</a> Thy mercy, O LORD, is in the heavens; and thy faithfulness reacheth unto the clouds.<a href="/psalms/86-13.htm">Psalm 86:13</a> For great is thy mercy toward me: and thou hast delivered my soul from the lowest hell.morning<a href="/psalms/5-3.htm">Psalm 5:3</a> My voice shalt thou hear in the morning, O LORD; in the morning will I direct my prayer unto thee, and will look up.<a href="/psalms/30-5.htm">Psalm 30:5</a> For his anger endureth but a moment; in his favour is life: weeping may endure for a night, but joy cometh in the morning.<a href="/psalms/143-8.htm">Psalm 143:8</a> Cause me to hear thy lovingkindness in the morning; for in thee do I trust: cause me to know the way wherein I should walk; for I lift up my soul unto thee.for thou<a href="/psalms/4-1.htm">Psalm 4:1</a> To the chief Musician on Neginoth, A Psalm of David. Hear me when I call, O God of my righteousness: thou hast enlarged me when I was in distress; have mercy upon me, and hear my prayer.<a href="/psalms/61-2.htm">Psalm 61:2,3</a> From the end of the earth will I cry unto thee, when my heart is overwhelmed: lead me to the rock that is higher than I… <a href="/1_samuel/17-37.htm">1 Samuel 17:37</a> David said moreover, The LORD that delivered me out of the paw of the lion, and out of the paw of the bear, he will deliver me out of the hand of this Philistine. And Saul said unto David, Go, and the LORD be with thee.day<a href="/psalms/77-2.htm">Psalm 77:2</a> In the day of my trouble I sought the Lord: my sore ran in the night, and ceased not: my soul refused to be comforted.<a href="/psalms/116-1.htm">Psalm 116:1-5</a> I love the LORD, because he hath heard my voice and my supplications… <a href="/psalms/138-7.htm">Psalm 138:7</a> Though I walk in the midst of trouble, thou wilt revive me: thou shalt stretch forth thine hand against the wrath of mine enemies, and thy right hand shall save me.<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/psalms/55-17.htm">Aloud</a> <a href="/psalms/35-27.htm">Cries</a> <a href="/psalms/59-9.htm">Defence</a> <a href="/psalms/59-9.htm">Defense</a> <a href="/psalms/57-6.htm">Distress</a> <a href="/psalms/59-9.htm">Fortress</a> <a href="/psalms/59-9.htm">High</a> <a href="/psalms/53-6.htm">Joy</a> <a href="/psalms/51-14.htm">Joyfully</a> <a href="/psalms/59-10.htm">Kindness</a> <a href="/psalms/59-10.htm">Loving</a> <a href="/psalms/59-10.htm">Mercy</a> <a href="/psalms/46-5.htm">Morn</a> <a href="/psalms/57-8.htm">Morning</a> <a href="/psalms/59-11.htm">Power</a> <a href="/psalms/57-1.htm">Refuge</a> <a href="/psalms/59-9.htm">Sing</a> <a href="/psalms/57-9.htm">Songs</a> <a href="/psalms/59-10.htm">Steadfast</a> <a href="/psalms/59-11.htm">Strength</a> <a href="/psalms/59-9.htm">Stronghold</a> <a href="/psalms/55-19.htm">Times</a> <a href="/psalms/59-9.htm">Tower</a> <a href="/psalms/56-5.htm">Trouble</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/psalms/60-8.htm">Aloud</a> <a href="/psalms/65-13.htm">Cries</a> <a href="/psalms/59-17.htm">Defence</a> <a href="/psalms/59-17.htm">Defense</a> <a href="/psalms/66-14.htm">Distress</a> <a href="/psalms/59-17.htm">Fortress</a> <a href="/psalms/59-17.htm">High</a> <a href="/psalms/63-5.htm">Joy</a> <a href="/psalms/66-1.htm">Joyfully</a> <a href="/psalms/61-7.htm">Kindness</a> <a href="/psalms/61-7.htm">Loving</a> <a href="/psalms/59-17.htm">Mercy</a> <a href="/psalms/90-14.htm">Morn</a> <a href="/psalms/65-8.htm">Morning</a> <a href="/psalms/60-2.htm">Power</a> <a href="/psalms/61-3.htm">Refuge</a> <a href="/psalms/59-17.htm">Sing</a> <a href="/psalms/61-8.htm">Songs</a> <a href="/psalms/59-17.htm">Steadfast</a> <a href="/psalms/59-17.htm">Strength</a> <a href="/psalms/59-17.htm">Stronghold</a> <a href="/psalms/60-3.htm">Times</a> <a href="/psalms/59-17.htm">Tower</a> <a href="/psalms/60-11.htm">Trouble</a><div class="vheading2">Psalm 59</div>1. <a href="/psalms/59-1.htm">David prays to be delivered from his enemies</a> 6. <a href="/psalms/59-6.htm">He complains of their cruelty</a> 8. <a href="/psalms/59-8.htm">He trusts in god</a> 11. <a href="/psalms/59-11.htm">He prays against them</a> 16. <a href="/psalms/59-16.htm">He praises God</a> </div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/psalms/59.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/psalms/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/psalms/59.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div>But I will sing of Your strength This phrase emphasizes the psalmist's intention to praise God's power. In the context of <a href="/psalms/59.htm">Psalm 59</a>, David is surrounded by enemies, yet he chooses to focus on God's might rather than his own peril. This reflects a common biblical theme where God's strength is a source of comfort and deliverance (<a href="/exodus/15-2.htm">Exodus 15:2</a>, <a href="/isaiah/12-2.htm">Isaiah 12:2</a>). Singing of God's strength is an act of worship and faith, acknowledging that God is sovereign over all circumstances.and proclaim Your loving devotion in the morning. The morning is often symbolic of new beginnings and hope in the Bible (<a href="/lamentations/3-22.htm">Lamentations 3:22-23</a>). By choosing to proclaim God's loving devotion at this time, the psalmist demonstrates trust in God's unfailing love and mercy. This phrase also suggests a daily practice of acknowledging God's steadfast love, which is a central theme throughout the Psalms (Psalm 136). The term "loving devotion" can be linked to the Hebrew word "chesed," which encompasses God's covenantal faithfulness and kindness.For You are my fortress, The imagery of God as a fortress conveys protection and safety. In ancient times, a fortress was a stronghold against enemies, providing security and defense. This metaphor is used frequently in the Psalms to describe God's protective nature (<a href="/psalms/18-2.htm">Psalm 18:2</a>, <a href="/psalms/91-2.htm">Psalm 91:2</a>). It underscores the idea that God is a reliable refuge in times of danger, offering both physical and spiritual security.my refuge in times of trouble. A refuge is a place of shelter and safety, and this phrase highlights God's role as a sanctuary during difficult times. The concept of God as a refuge is prevalent throughout scripture, offering assurance that believers can find peace and protection in Him (<a href="/psalms/46.htm">Psalm 46:1</a>, <a href="/nahum/1-7.htm">Nahum 1:7</a>). This reflects the historical context of David's life, where he often faced threats and sought God's protection. It also points to the broader biblical narrative of God as a deliverer and sustainer of His people.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/d/david.htm">David</a> The author of this Psalm, who often found himself in dire situations, relying on God's strength and protection. 2. <a href="/topical/s/saul.htm">Saul</a> The King of Israel during David's time, who sought to kill David, prompting many of David's pleas for deliverance. 3. <a href="/topical/e/enemies.htm">Enemies</a> The adversaries of David, often representing broader spiritual or physical threats faced by believers. 4. <a href="/topical/g/god_as_fortress.htm">God as Fortress</a> A recurring theme in the Psalms, where God is depicted as a place of safety and protection. 5. <a href="/topical/m/morning.htm">Morning</a> Symbolic of new beginnings and hope, often used in the Psalms to signify renewal and God's faithfulness.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/g/god's_strength_and_protection.htm">God's Strength and Protection</a> Recognize that God is our ultimate source of strength and protection, much like a fortress that shields us from harm. <a href="/topical/m/morning_devotion.htm">Morning Devotion</a> Begin each day by acknowledging God's loving devotion and strength, setting a tone of gratitude and reliance on Him. <a href="/topical/f/facing_adversity_with_faith.htm">Facing Adversity with Faith</a> In times of trouble, turn to God as your refuge, trusting in His ability to deliver and sustain you. <a href="/topical/p/proclaiming_god's_faithfulness.htm">Proclaiming God's Faithfulness</a> Make it a practice to verbally declare God's faithfulness and loving devotion, reinforcing your faith and encouraging others. <a href="/topical/s/spiritual_warfare.htm">Spiritual Warfare</a> Equip yourself with the knowledge of God's strength and protection as you face spiritual battles, drawing parallels to the armor of God.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_psalm_59.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Psalm 59</a> <a href="/q/why_is_memorizing_scripture_important.htm">Why is memorizing Scripture important?</a> <a href="/q/why_does_psalm_59_omit_1_sam_19_11_details.htm">Why does Psalm 59 align with David’s perspective in 1 Samuel 19:11 but omit details that might resolve historical inconsistencies in the biblical account?</a> <a href="/q/how_does_psalm_28_8_align_with_suffering.htm">In Psalm 28:8, how do we reconcile the promise of God's shielding protection with the ongoing suffering and hardship experienced globally, including among believers?</a> <a href="/q/meaning_of_'god_is_our_refuge'.htm">What does 'God is our refuge and strength' mean?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/psalms/59.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 16. - But I will sing of thy power; rather, of thy strength - the same word as that used in vers. 9 and 17. Yea, I will sing aloud of thy mercy in the morning. When the morning came, David had escaped (<a href="/1_samuel/19-12.htm">1 Samuel 19:12</a>), and could "sing of God's mercy" securely at Ramah, where he had joined Samuel. For thou hast been my Defense and Refuge in the day of my trouble; or, my High Tower, as in vers. 9 and 17. <a href="/commentaries/psalms/59-16.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div>But I וַאֲנִ֤י ׀ (wa·’ă·nî) Conjunctive waw | Pronoun - first person common singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_589.htm">Strong's 589: </a> I will sing אָשִׁ֣יר (’ā·šîr) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - first person common singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_7891.htm">Strong's 7891: </a> To sing of Your strength עֻזֶּךָ֮ (‘uz·ze·ḵā) Noun - masculine singular construct | second person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5797.htm">Strong's 5797: </a> Strength, might and proclaim וַאֲרַנֵּ֥ן (wa·’ă·ran·nên) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Piel - Conjunctive imperfect - first person common singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_7442.htm">Strong's 7442: </a> To give a ringing cry Your loving devotion חַ֫סְדֶּ֥ךָ (ḥas·de·ḵā) Noun - masculine singular construct | second person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_2617.htm">Strong's 2617: </a> Kindness, piety, reproof, beauty in the morning. לַבֹּ֗קֶר (lab·bō·qer) Preposition-l, Article | Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1242.htm">Strong's 1242: </a> Dawn, morning For כִּֽי־ (kî-) Conjunction <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> A relative conjunction You are הָיִ֣יתָ (hā·yî·ṯā) Verb - Qal - Perfect - second person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1961.htm">Strong's 1961: </a> To fall out, come to pass, become, be my fortress, מִשְׂגָּ֣ב (miś·gāḇ) Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_4869.htm">Strong's 4869: </a> A secure height, retreat, stronghold my refuge וּ֝מָנ֗וֹס (ū·mā·nō·ws) Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_4498.htm">Strong's 4498: </a> Flight, place of escape or refuge in times בְּי֣וֹם (bə·yō·wm) Preposition-b | Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3117.htm">Strong's 3117: </a> A day of trouble. צַר־ (ṣar-) Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_6862.htm">Strong's 6862: </a> Narrow, a tight place, a pebble, an opponent <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/psalms/59-16.htm">Psalm 59:16 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/psalms/59-16.htm">Psalm 59:16 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/psalms/59-16.htm">Psalm 59:16 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/psalms/59-16.htm">Psalm 59:16 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/psalms/59-16.htm">Psalm 59:16 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/psalms/59-16.htm">Psalm 59:16 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/psalms/59-16.htm">Psalm 59:16 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/psalms/59-16.htm">Psalm 59:16 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/psalms/59-16.htm">Psalm 59:16 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/psalms/59-16.htm">Psalm 59:16 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/psalms/59-16.htm">OT Poetry: Psalm 59:16 But I will sing of your strength (Psalm Ps Psa.) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/psalms/59-15.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Psalm 59:15"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Psalm 59:15" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/psalms/59-17.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Psalm 59:17"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Psalm 59:17" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>