Psalms 59:17

BSB · Public Domain (CC0)

“To You, O my strength, I sing praises, for You, O God, are my fortress, my God of loving devotion.”

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BSBPD

“To You, O my strength, I sing praises, for You, O God, are my fortress, my God of loving devotion.”

Berean Standard Bible · Public Domain (CC0)
KJVPD

“Unto thee, O my strength, will I sing: for God is my defence, and the God of my mercy.”

King James Version · Public Domain
ASVPD

“Unto thee, O my strength, will I sing praises: For God is my high tower, the God of my mercy.”

American Standard Version · Public Domain
YLTPD

“O my Strength, unto Thee I sing praise, For God <FI>is<Fi> my tower, the God of my kindness!”

Young's Literal Translation · Public Domain
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Cross references

Other passages that echo Psalms 59:17 — 7 related verses from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

  1. Psalms 18:1I love You, O LORD, my strength.
  2. Psalms 46:1God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in times of trouble.
  3. Psalms 46:2Therefore we will not fear, though the earth is transformed and the mountains are toppled into the depths of the seas,
  4. Psalms 57:10For Your loving devotion reaches to the heavens, and Your faithfulness to the clouds.
  5. Psalms 57:11Be exalted, O God, above the heavens; may Your glory cover all the earth.
  6. Psalms 59:9I will keep watch for You, O my strength, because You, O God, are my fortress.
  7. Psalms 81:2Lift up a song, strike the tambourine, play the sweet-sounding harp and lyre.

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