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Psalm 59:8 KJV
Psalms · chapter 59 · verse 8
But thou, O LORD, shalt laugh at them; thou shalt have all the heathen in derision.Psalm 59:8 · King James Version
Psalm 59:8 in context
6They return at evening: they make a noise like a dog, and go round about the city.
7Behold, they belch out with their mouth: swords are in their lips: for who, say they, doth hear?
8But thou, O LORD, shalt laugh at them; thou shalt have all the heathen in derision.
9Because of his strength will I wait upon thee: for God is my defence.
10The God of my mercy shall prevent me: God shall let me see my desire upon mine enemies.
Commentary
Key words (Strong's)
- heathengôwya foreign nationH1471 →
- laughsâchaqto laughH7832 →
- LORDYᵉhôvâhJehovah, Jewish national name of GodH3068 →
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David here encourages himself, in reference to the threatening power of his enemies, with a pious resolution to wait upon God and a believing expectation that he should yet praise him. I.
— Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary on verses 8-17