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Psalms 59:8 — Meaning and Application
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King James Version
" But thou, O LORD, shalt laugh at them; thou shalt have all the heathen in derision. "
Psalms 59:8
Verse in Context
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They return at evening: they make a noise like a dog, and go round about the city.
Behold, they belch out with their mouth: swords are in their lips: for who, say they, doth hear?
But thou, O LORD, shalt laugh at them; thou shalt have all the heathen in derision.
Because of his strength will I wait upon thee: for God is my defence.
The God of my mercy shall prevent me: God shall let me see my desire upon mine enemies.
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Psalms 59:1
"[[To the chief Musician, Altaschith, Michtam of David; when Saul sent, and they watched the house to kill him.]] Deliver me from mine enemies, O my God: defend me from them that rise up"
Psalms 59:2
"Deliver me from the workers of iniquity, and save me from bloody men."
Psalms 59:3
"For, lo, they lie in wait for my soul: the mighty are gathered against me; not for my transgression, nor for my sin, O LORD."
Psalms 59:4
"They run and prepare themselves without my fault: awake to help me, and behold."
Psalms 59:5
"Thou therefore, O LORD God of hosts, the God of Israel, awake to visit all the heathen: be not merciful to any wicked transgressors. Selah."
Psalms 59:6
"They return at evening: they make a noise like a dog, and go round about the city."
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