Psalms 59:10
Psalms 59:10 in Multiple Translations
My God of loving devotion will come to meet me; God will let me stare down my foes.
The God of my mercy shall prevent me: God shall let me see my desire upon mine enemies.
My God with his lovingkindness will meet me: God will let me see my desire upon mine enemies.
The God of my mercy will go before me: God will let me see my desire effected on my haters.
In his trustworthy love, God will come and save me. He will show me how my enemies are defeated.
My mercifull God will preuent me: God wil let me see my desire vpon mine enemies.
God doth go before me, He causeth me to look on mine enemies.
My God will go before me with his loving kindness. God will let me look at my enemies in triumph.
The God of my mercy will succor me: God will let me see my desire upon my enemies.
Moab is the pot of my hope. Into Edom will I stretch out my shoe: to me the foreigners are made subject.
Because you love me, you will come to save me; you will allow me to watch while you defeat my enemies.
Berean Amplified Bible — Psalms 59:10
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Psalms 59:10 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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עֻ֭זּ/וֹ
אֵלֶ֣י/ךָ
אֶשְׁמֹ֑רָה
כִּֽי
אֱ֝לֹהִ֗ים
מִשְׂגַּבִּֽ/י
עֻ֭זּ/וֹ
ʻôz
H5797
strength
N-ms | Suff
אֵלֶ֣י/ךָ
ʼêl
H413
to(wards)
Prep | Suff
אֶשְׁמֹ֑רָה
shâmar
H8104
to keep
V-Qal-1cs
כִּֽי
kîy
H3588
for
Conj
אֱ֝לֹהִ֗ים
ʼĕlôhîym
H430
God
N-mp
מִשְׂגַּבִּֽ/י
misgâb
H4869
high refuge
N-ms | Suff
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Hebrew Word Reference — Psalms 59:10
עֻ֭זּ/וֹ
ʻôz
H5797
"strength"
N-ms | Suff
Describes strength or might, including physical power, social status, or boldness, like the strength of God or a strong leader.
Definition: 1) might, strength 1a) material or physical 1b) personal or social or political
Usage: Occurs in 91 OT verses. KJV: boldness, loud, might, power, strength, strong. See also: Exodus 15:2; Psalms 84:6; Psalms 8:3.
אֵלֶ֣י/ךָ
ʼêl
H413
"to(wards)"
Prep | Suff
This Hebrew word means 'to' or 'toward', showing direction or movement. It appears in many books, including Genesis and Exodus, to indicate where someone is going. The KJV translates it in various ways, like 'about', 'according to', or 'against'.
Definition: 1) to, toward, unto (of motion) 2) into (limit is actually entered) 2a) in among 3) toward (of direction, not necessarily physical motion) 4) against (motion or direction of a hostile character) 5) in addition to, to 6) concerning, in regard to, in reference to, on account of 7) according to (rule or standard) 8) at, by, against (of one's presence) 9) in between, in within, to within, unto (idea of motion to)
Usage: Occurs in 4205 OT verses. KJV: about, according to, after, against, among, as for, at, because(-fore, -side), both...and, by, concerning, for, from, [idiom] hath, in(-to), near, (out) of, over, through, to(-ward), under, unto, upon, whether, with(-in). See also: Genesis 1:9; Genesis 21:14; Genesis 31:13.
אֶשְׁמֹ֑רָה
shâmar
H8104
"to keep"
V-Qal-1cs
To keep or obey means to protect, attend to, or guard something, like keeping a promise or watching over someone, as seen in the commands to observe the Sabbath.
Definition: : obey/observe 1) to keep, guard, observe, give heed 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to keep, have charge of 1a2) to keep, guard, keep watch and ward, protect, save life 1a2a) watch, watchman (participle) 1a3) to watch for, wait for 1a4) to watch, observe 1a5) to keep, retain, treasure up (in memory) 1a6) to keep (within bounds), restrain 1a7) to observe, celebrate, keep (sabbath or covenant or commands), perform (vow) 1a8) to keep, preserve, protect 1a9) to keep, reserve 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to be on one's guard, take heed, take care, beware 1b2) to keep oneself, refrain, abstain 1b3) to be kept, be guarded 1c) (Piel) to keep, pay heed 1d) (Hithpael) to keep oneself from
Usage: Occurs in 440 OT verses. KJV: beward, be circumspect, take heed (to self), keep(-er, self), mark, look narrowly, observe, preserve, regard, reserve, save (self), sure, (that lay) wait (for), watch(-man). See also: Genesis 2:15; Deuteronomy 11:1; 1 Kings 14:8.
כִּֽי
kîy
H3588
"for"
Conj
A conjunction used to show cause or connection, as in Genesis 2:23 where Adam says the woman is bone of his bone because she was taken out of him. It is often translated as 'for', 'because', or 'since'.
Definition: 1) that, for, because, when, as though, as, because that, but, then, certainly, except, surely, since 1a) that 1a1) yea, indeed 1b) when (of time) 1b1) when, if, though (with a concessive force) 1c) because, since (causal connection) 1d) but (after negative) 1e) that if, for if, indeed if, for though, but if 1f) but rather, but 1g) except that 1h) only, nevertheless 1i) surely 1j) that is 1k) but if 1l) for though 1m) forasmuch as, for therefore
Usage: Occurs in 3910 OT verses. KJV: and, + (forasmuch, inasmuch, where-) as, assured(-ly), + but, certainly, doubtless, + else, even, + except, for, how, (because, in, so, than) that, + nevertheless, now, rightly, seeing, since, surely, then, therefore, + (al-) though, + till, truly, + until, when, whether, while, whom, yea, yet. See also: Genesis 1:4; Genesis 26:16; Genesis 42:15.
אֱ֝לֹהִ֗ים
ʼĕlôhîym
H430
"God"
N-mp
The Hebrew word for God, elohim, refers to the one supreme God, and is sometimes used to show respect to judges or magistrates. It is also used to describe angels or mighty beings. This word is closely related to the name of the Lord, Yahweh, and is often translated as God or gods in the Bible.
Definition: This name means "gods" (plural intensive-singular meaning), "God" Another name of ye.ho.vah (יהוה "LORD" H3068G)
Usage: Occurs in 2246 OT verses. KJV: angels, [idiom] exceeding, God (gods) (-dess, -ly), [idiom] (very) great, judges, [idiom] mighty. See also: Genesis 1:1; Genesis 22:12; Exodus 3:11.
מִשְׂגַּבִּֽ/י
misgâb
H4869
"high refuge"
N-ms | Suff
Misgab refers to a high place or tower that provides defense and refuge, like a fortress. It is also the name of a place in Moab, mentioned in Jeremiah 48:1. The KJV translates it as Misgab.
Definition: 1) high place, refuge, secure height, retreat 1a) stronghold 1b) refuge (of God)
Usage: Occurs in 16 OT verses. KJV: Misgab. See also: 2 Samuel 22:3; Psalms 59:18; Psalms 9:10.
Study Notes — Psalms 59:10
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- Context
- Cross References
- Psalms 59:10 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Psalms 59:10
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 59:10
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Psalms 59:10
- Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 59:10
- Ellicott's Commentary on Psalms 59:10
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Psalms 59:10
- Cambridge Bible on Psalms 59:10
- Barnes' Notes on Psalms 59:10
- Whedon's Commentary on Psalms 59:10
- Sermons on Psalms 59:10
Context — Deliver Me from My Enemies
8But You, O LORD, laugh at them; You scoff at all the nations.
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. 12By the sins of their mouths and the words of their lips, let them be trapped in their pride, in the curses and lies they utter.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Psalms 54:7 | For He has delivered me from every trouble, and my eyes have stared down my foes. |
| 2 | Psalms 59:17 | To You, O my strength, I sing praises, for You, O God, are my fortress, my God of loving devotion. |
| 3 | 1 Peter 5:10 | And after you have suffered for a little while, the God of all grace, who has called you to His eternal glory in Christ, will Himself restore you, secure you, strengthen you, and establish you. |
| 4 | Psalms 21:3 | For You welcomed him with rich blessings; You placed on his head a crown of pure gold. |
| 5 | Ephesians 2:4–5 | But because of His great love for us, God, who is rich in mercy, made us alive with Christ even when we were dead in our trespasses. It is by grace you have been saved! |
| 6 | Psalms 54:5 | He will reward my enemies with evil. In Your faithfulness, destroy them. |
| 7 | Psalms 92:11 | My eyes see the downfall of my enemies; my ears hear the wailing of my wicked foes. |
| 8 | Psalms 112:8 | His heart is assured; he does not fear, until he looks in triumph on his foes. |
| 9 | Psalms 56:2 | My enemies pursue me all day long, for many proudly assail me. |
| 10 | Psalms 91:8 | You will only see it with your eyes and witness the punishment of the wicked. |
Psalms 59:10 Summary
This verse means that God is a loving and loyal God who will come to meet us in our times of need. He will give us the strength and courage to confidently face our challenges and enemies, just like a parent would protect their child. As it says in Psalms 91:15, God will be with us and rescue us when we call to Him. By trusting in God's loving devotion, we can face any foe or challenge that comes our way, knowing that He is our rock and our fortress, as described in Psalms 59:9.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 'My God of loving devotion' mean in Psalms 59:10?
This phrase refers to God's loyal and steadfast love, as seen in His covenant with His people, similar to what is described in Deuteronomy 7:9 and Psalms 136:1-3.
How can I experience God meeting me like it says in this verse?
To experience God meeting you, focus on building a strong prayer life and seeking His presence, as encouraged in Psalms 91:15 and Jeremiah 33:3.
What does it mean to 'stare down my foes'?
This phrase means to confidently look at your enemies or challenges without fear, trusting in God's power and protection, similar to what is described in Psalms 23:4 and Isaiah 41:10.
Is this verse promising that God will always make my enemies disappear?
No, this verse is not promising that God will always remove your enemies, but rather that He will give you the strength and courage to face them, as seen in Psalms 59:11, where the psalmist asks God to scatter them instead of killing them.
Reflection Questions
- How have you experienced God's loving devotion in your life, and how has it given you confidence to face challenges?
- What are some areas in your life where you feel like you are facing 'foes' or enemies, and how can you trust God to help you stare them down?
- In what ways can you keep watch for God, as mentioned in Psalms 59:9, and wait for Him to meet you in your time of need?
- How does this verse encourage you to trust in God's power and protection, and what are some ways you can apply this trust to your daily life?
Gill's Exposition on Psalms 59:10
The God of my mercy shall prevent me,.... Or "of my grace", or "goodness", as the Targum; see 1 Peter 5:10.
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 59:10
The God of my mercy shall prevent me: God shall let me see my desire upon mine enemies. The God of my mercy.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Psalms 59:10
The God of my mercy, i.e. the giver of all that mercy and comfort which I either have, or hope for. Heb. of his mercy. But here also there is a change of the person, as there was in the foregoing verse. Shall prevent me, to wit, with the blessings of goodness, as it is more fully expressed, . Thou shalt help me, and that seasonably, before it be too late, and sooner than I expect. My desire in their disappointment and overthrow, as it follows; which was very desirable to David, no less for the public good, than for his own safety and happiness.
Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 59:10
Psalms 59:10 The God of my mercy shall prevent me: God shall let me see [my desire] upon mine enemies.Ver. 10. The God of my mercy shall prevent me] Or, God will prevent me with his mercy, sc. before I ask or think; howsoever, in the opportunity of time he will not fail me. God shall let me see, &c.] See Psalms 54:7.
Ellicott's Commentary on Psalms 59:10
(10) Prevent—i.e., come to meet. (See Psalms 21:3, Note.) See my desire.—See Note, Psalms 54:7. (Comp. Psalms 92:11.)
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Psalms 59:10
Verse 10. The God of my mercy shall prevent me] The mercy of God shall go before me, and thus help me in all my doings. God shall let me see my desire] The sentence is short. God will let me see concerning my enemies, i.e., how he will treat them.
Cambridge Bible on Psalms 59:10
10–13. His enemies will be punished: yet let them not be utterly destroyed forthwith, but kept awhile for a warning, till they perish through their own iniquity, an evidence of the sovereignty of God.
Barnes' Notes on Psalms 59:10
The God of my mercy shall prevent me - Or rather, “My God - his mercy shall prevent me.” This is in accordance with the present reading of the Hebrew text, and is probably correct.
Whedon's Commentary on Psalms 59:10
10. God… shall prevent me—Shall go before me. Shall let me see my desire upon mine enemies—God will cause me to look upon their overthrow. The word “enemies,” here, signifies those who lie in wait, my spies, my watchers.
Sermons on Psalms 59:10
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Every Branch in Me That Beareth Not Fruit by Keith Daniel | In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the transformative power of the word of God, stating that it can change every priority in one's life. The speaker highlights the importance o |
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Bearing Fruit - Part 3 by Keith Daniel | This sermon emphasizes the reality of trials, tribulations, and persecution that believers may face, contrary to the false teachings of prosperity and guaranteed healing. It highli |
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The Cross and Eternal Glory - Part 1 by T. Austin-Sparks | In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of glory in the foundation of the Christian faith. The New Testament reveals that glory is a central and governing factor in t |
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God of Grace and Glory by J. Glyn Owen | In this sermon, the preacher addresses a group of young and immature Christians who have lost everything for their faith. The Apostle Peter has reminded them that their difficultie |
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Attributes of God - Grace, Mercy, Longsuffering and Goodness by William MacDonald | In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the smallness of the earth in the vast universe, highlighting the insignificance of humanity in comparison. However, despite our sinful state |
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Learning the Hard Way by Jimmy Allen | Jimmy Allen emphasizes the process of character formation through life's experiences, illustrating how our choices shape who we become. He draws parallels with the Apostle Paul's j |
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Recovery of the Lords Name - Part 3 of 6 by T. Austin-Sparks | In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of being gripped and mastered by the fact that our lives are moving according to God's purpose. He encourages listeners to hav |