King James Bible
KJVBecause of his strength will I wait upon thee: for God is my defence.
Translation Comparison
Psalms 59:9
Explore this verse across multiple translations to discover the richness and depth of Scripture.
Quick Overview
The verse Psalms 59:9 varies across translations. For example, the KJV emphasizes certain traditional terms, while the ASV offers a more literal rendering. This page provides a side-by-side comparison of all available translations to highlight these nuances.
| Translation | Verse Text | Copy |
|---|---|---|
King James BibleKJV | Because of his strength will I wait upon thee: for God is my defence. | |
American Standard VersionASV | Because of his strength I will give heed unto thee; For God is my high tower. | |
Douay Rheims BibleDRB | I will keep my strength to thee: for thou art my protector: | |
Darby Bible TranslationDBT | Their strength! ... I will take heed to thee; for God is my high fortress. | |
English Revised VersionERV | O my strength, I will wait upon thee: for God is my high tower. | |
Webster Bible TranslationWBT | Because of his strength will I wait upon thee: for God is my defense. | |
World English BibleWEB | Oh, my Strength, I watch for you, for God is my high tower. | |
Young's Literal TranslationYLT | O my Strength, unto Thee I take heed, For God is my tower — the God of my kindness. | |
American King James VersionAKJV | Because of his strength will I wait on you: for God is my defense. |
American Standard Version
ASVBecause of his strength I will give heed unto thee; For God is my high tower.
Douay Rheims Bible
DRBI will keep my strength to thee: for thou art my protector:
Darby Bible Translation
DBTTheir strength! ... I will take heed to thee; for God is my high fortress.
English Revised Version
ERVO my strength, I will wait upon thee: for God is my high tower.
Webster Bible Translation
WBTBecause of his strength will I wait upon thee: for God is my defense.
World English Bible
WEBOh, my Strength, I watch for you, for God is my high tower.
Young's Literal Translation
YLTO my Strength, unto Thee I take heed, For God is my tower — the God of my kindness.
American King James Version
AKJVBecause of his strength will I wait on you: for God is my defense.
King James Bible
KJVBecause of his strength will I wait upon thee: for God is my defence.
American Standard Version
ASVBecause of his strength I will give heed unto thee; For God is my high tower.
Douay Rheims Bible
DRBI will keep my strength to thee: for thou art my protector:
Darby Bible Translation
DBTTheir strength! ... I will take heed to thee; for God is my high fortress.
English Revised Version
ERVO my strength, I will wait upon thee: for God is my high tower.
Webster Bible Translation
WBTBecause of his strength will I wait upon thee: for God is my defense.
World English Bible
WEBOh, my Strength, I watch for you, for God is my high tower.
Young's Literal Translation
YLTO my Strength, unto Thee I take heed, For God is my tower — the God of my kindness.
American King James Version
AKJVBecause of his strength will I wait on you: for God is my defense.