Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version my God on whom I can rely. God will go before me and will let me gloat over those who slander me. New Living Translation In his unfailing love, my God will stand with me. He will let me look down in triumph on all my enemies. English Standard Version My God in his steadfast love will meet me; God will let me look in triumph on my enemies. Berean Standard Bible My God of loving devotion will come to meet me; God will let me stare down my foes. King James Bible The God of my mercy shall prevent me: God shall let me see my desire upon mine enemies. New King James Version My God of mercy shall come to meet me; God shall let me see my desire on my enemies. New American Standard Bible My God in His faithfulness will meet me; God will let me look triumphantly upon my enemies. NASB 1995 My God in His lovingkindness will meet me; God will let me look triumphantly upon my foes. NASB 1977 My God in His lovingkindness will meet me; God will let me look triumphantly upon my foes. Legacy Standard Bible My God in His lovingkindness will approach me; God will let me look triumphantly upon my foes. Amplified Bible My God in His [steadfast] lovingkindness will meet me; God will let me look triumphantly on my enemies [who lie in wait for me]. Christian Standard Bible My faithful God will come to meet me; God will let me look down on my adversaries. Holman Christian Standard Bible My faithful God will come to meet me; God will let me look down on my adversaries. American Standard Version My God with his lovingkindness will meet me: God will let me see my desire upon mine enemies. Contemporary English Version You love me and will let me see my enemies defeated. English Revised Version The God of my mercy shall prevent me: God shall let me see my desire upon mine enemies. GOD'S WORD® Translation God will come to meet me. He will let me gloat over those who spy on me. Good News Translation My God loves me and will come to me; he will let me see my enemies defeated. International Standard Version My God of Gracious Love will meet me; God will enable me to see what happens to my enemies. Majority Standard Bible My God of loving devotion will come to meet me; God will let me stare down my foes. NET Bible The God who loves me will help me; God will enable me to triumph over my enemies. New Heart English Bible My God of mercy will come to meet me. God will let me look at my enemies in triumph. Webster's Bible Translation The God of my mercy will succor me: God will let me see my desire upon my enemies. World English Bible My God will go before me with his loving kindness. God will let me look at my enemies in triumph. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionGod goes before me, "" He causes me to look on my enemies. Young's Literal Translation God doth go before me, He causeth me to look on mine enemies. Smith's Literal Translation My God, his mercy shall anticipate me: God shall cause me to look upon mine enemies. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims Biblemy God, his mercy shall prevent me. Catholic Public Domain Version New American Bible my loving God. May God go before me, and show me my fallen foes. New Revised Standard Version My God in his steadfast love will meet me; my God will let me look in triumph on my enemies. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleO God, thy lovingkindness has preceded me; God has let me live to see my enemies avenged. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated God, your kindness will go before me; God will avenge me of my enemies. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917The God of my mercy will come to meet me; God will let me gaze upon mine adversaries. Brenton Septuagint Translation As for my God, his mercy shall go before me: my God will shew me vengeance on mine enemies. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Deliver Me From My Enemies…9I will keep watch for You, O my strength, because You, O God, are my fortress. 10My God of loving devotion will come to meet me; God will let me stare down my foes. 11Do not kill them, or my people will forget. Scatter them by Your power, and bring them down, O Lord, our shield.… Cross References Psalm 18:2 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. Psalm 62:2 He alone is my rock and my salvation. He is my fortress; I will never be shaken. Psalm 91:2 I will say to the LORD, “You are my refuge and my fortress, my God, in whom I trust.” Psalm 144:2 He is my steadfast love and my fortress, my stronghold and my deliverer. He is my shield, in whom I take refuge, who subdues peoples under me. Proverbs 18:10 The name of the LORD is a strong tower; the righteous run to it and are safe. Isaiah 12:2 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.” Isaiah 26:4 Trust in the LORD forever, because GOD the LORD is the Rock eternal. Jeremiah 16:19 O LORD, my strength and my fortress, my refuge in the day of distress, the nations will come to You from the ends of the earth, and they will say, “Our fathers inherited nothing but lies, worthless idols of no benefit at all. Nahum 1:7 The LORD is good, a stronghold in the day of distress; He cares for those who trust in Him. 2 Samuel 22:3 My God is my rock, in whom I take refuge, my shield, and the horn of my salvation. My stronghold, my refuge, and my Savior, You save me from violence. Romans 8:31 What then shall we say in response to these things? If God is for us, who can be against us? 2 Corinthians 1:10 He has delivered us from such a deadly peril, and He will deliver us. In Him we have placed our hope that He will yet again deliver us, Philippians 4:13 I can do all things through Christ who gives me strength. 2 Thessalonians 3:3 But the Lord is faithful, and He will strengthen you and guard you from the evil one. Hebrews 13:6 So we say with confidence: “The Lord is my helper; I will not be afraid. What can man do to me?” Treasury of Scripture The God of my mercy shall prevent me: God shall let me see my desire on my enemies. The God Psalm 59:17 Unto thee, O my strength, will I sing: for God is my defence, and the God of my mercy. 2 Corinthians 1:3 Blessed be God, even the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of mercies, and the God of all comfort; Ephesians 2:4,5 But God, who is rich in mercy, for his great love wherewith he loved us, … prevent Psalm 21:3 For thou preventest him with the blessings of goodness: thou settest a crown of pure gold on his head. Psalm 79:8 O remember not against us former iniquities: let thy tender mercies speedily prevent us: for we are brought very low. Isaiah 65:24 And it shall come to pass, that before they call, I will answer; and while they are yet speaking, I will hear. let Psalm 54:7 For he hath delivered me out of all trouble: and mine eye hath seen his desire upon mine enemies. Psalm 91:8 Only with thine eyes shalt thou behold and see the reward of the wicked. Psalm 92:11 Mine eye also shall see my desire on mine enemies, and mine ears shall hear my desire of the wicked that rise up against me. enemies [heb. Psalm 5:8 Lead me, O LORD, in thy righteousness because of mine enemies; make thy way straight before my face. Psalm 54:5 He shall reward evil unto mine enemies: cut them off in thy truth. Psalm 56:2,6 Mine enemies would daily swallow me up: for they be many that fight against me, O thou most High… Jump to Previous Adversaries Causeth Desire Effected Enemies Foes Gaze Gloat Haters Kindness Loving Loving-Kindness Meet Mercy Prevent Slander Steadfast Succor Triumph TriumphantlyJump to Next Adversaries Causeth Desire Effected Enemies Foes Gaze Gloat Haters Kindness Loving Loving-Kindness Meet Mercy Prevent Slander Steadfast Succor Triumph TriumphantlyPsalm 59 1. David prays to be delivered from his enemies6. He complains of their cruelty 8. He trusts in god 11. He prays against them 16. He praises God My God of loving devotion The phrase "My God of loving devotion" is deeply rooted in the Hebrew word "חֶסֶד" (chesed), which is often translated as "lovingkindness" or "steadfast love." This term conveys a sense of loyalty and covenantal faithfulness that God extends to His people. In the historical context of the Psalms, David often found himself in dire situations, yet he consistently relied on God's unwavering love and commitment. This phrase reminds believers of the personal relationship they can have with God, who is not distant or indifferent but is intimately involved in their lives with a love that is both enduring and active. will come to meet me God will let me stare down my foes See my desire.--See Note, Psalm 54:7. (Comp. Psalm 92:11.) Verses 10-13. - The enemies are still the main subject. Their pride, their cursing, their lying, are denounced (ver. 12). The psalmist trusts to "see his desire" upon them (ver. 10). First he begs that they may not be slain, but only "scattered abroad," so that they may remain as examples of God's vengeance for the warning of others (ver. 11). Then, forgetting this wish, he pleads for their capture and their utter destruction, without which God's glory will not be fully vindicated (vers. 12, 13). Verse 10. - The God of my mercy shall prevent me; or, according to another reading, God with his mercy shall prevent (i.e. anticipate) me. God shall let me see my desire upon mine enemies (comp. Psalm 54:7).Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew My Godאֱלֹהֵ֣י (’ĕ·lō·hê) Noun - masculine plural construct Strong's 430: gods -- the supreme God, magistrates, a superlative of loving devotion חַסְדִּ֣י (ḥas·dî) Noun - masculine singular construct | first person common singular Strong's 2617: Kindness, piety, reproof, beauty will come to meet me; יְקַדְּמֵ֑נִי (yə·qad·də·mê·nî) Verb - Piel - Imperfect - third person masculine singular | first person common singular Strong's 6923: To project, precede, to anticipate, hasten, meet God אֱ֝לֹהִ֗ים (’ĕ·lō·hîm) Noun - masculine plural Strong's 430: gods -- the supreme God, magistrates, a superlative will let me stare down יַרְאֵ֥נִי (yar·’ê·nî) Verb - Hifil - Imperfect - third person masculine singular | first person common singular Strong's 7200: To see my foes. בְשֹׁרְרָֽי׃ (ḇə·šō·rə·rāy) Preposition-b | Noun - masculine plural construct | first person common singular Strong's 8324: To be hostile Links Psalm 59:10 NIVPsalm 59:10 NLT Psalm 59:10 ESV Psalm 59:10 NASB Psalm 59:10 KJV Psalm 59:10 BibleApps.com Psalm 59:10 Biblia Paralela Psalm 59:10 Chinese Bible Psalm 59:10 French Bible Psalm 59:10 Catholic Bible OT Poetry: Psalm 59:10 My God will go before me (Psalm Ps Psa.) |
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