Psalms 59:8
Psalms 59:8 in Multiple Translations
But You, O LORD, laugh at them; You scoff at all the nations.
But thou, O LORD, shalt laugh at them; thou shalt have all the heathen in derision.
But thou, O Jehovah, wilt laugh at them; Thou wilt have all the nations in derision.
But you are laughing at them, O Lord; you will make sport of all the nations.
But you, Lord, you laugh at them; you pour scorn on all the nations.
But thou, O Lord, shalt haue them in derision, and thou shalt laugh at all the heathen.
And Thou, O Jehovah dost laugh at them, Thou dost mock at all the nations.
But you, LORD, laugh at them. You scoff at all the nations.
But thou, O LORD, shalt laugh at them; thou shalt have all the heathen in derision.
God hath spoken in his holy place: I will rejoice, and I will divide Sichem; and will mete out the vale of tabernacles.
But Yahweh, you laugh at them. You ◄scoff at/ridicule► the people of the pagan nations.
Berean Amplified Bible — Psalms 59:8
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Psalms 59:8 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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הִנֵּ֤ה
יַבִּ֘יע֤וּ/ן
בְּ/פִי/הֶ֗ם
חֲ֭רָבוֹת
בְּ/שִׂפְתוֹתֵי/הֶ֑ם
כִּי
מִ֥י
שֹׁמֵֽעַ
הִנֵּ֤ה
hinnêh
H2009
behold
Part
יַבִּ֘יע֤וּ/ן
nâbaʻ
H5042
to bubble
V-Hiphil-Imperf-3mp | Suff
בְּ/פִי/הֶ֗ם
peh
H6310
lip
Prep | N-ms | Suff
חֲ֭רָבוֹת
chereb
H2719
sword
N-fp
בְּ/שִׂפְתוֹתֵי/הֶ֑ם
sâphâh
H8193
lips
Prep | N-fp | Suff
כִּי
kîy
H3588
for
Conj
מִ֥י
mîy
H4310
who?
Part
שֹׁמֵֽעַ
shâmaʻ
H8085
to hear
V-Qal
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Hebrew Word Reference — Psalms 59:8
הִנֵּ֤ה
hinnêh
H2009
"behold"
Part
This Hebrew word is an expression that means 'behold' or 'look', often used to draw attention to something. It appears in Genesis and Isaiah, and is translated as 'behold' or 'lo' in the KJV.
Definition: behold, lo, see, if
Usage: Occurs in 799 OT verses. KJV: behold, lo, see. See also: Genesis 1:29; Genesis 42:35; Deuteronomy 19:18.
יַבִּ֘יע֤וּ/ן
nâbaʻ
H5042
"to bubble"
V-Hiphil-Imperf-3mp | Suff
To bubble means to gush forth, like water or words, and can also mean to utter good or bad things, as seen in various KJV translations.
Definition: 1) to flow, pour out, pour, gush forth, spring, bubble up, ferment 1a) (Qal) to flow 1b)(Hiphil) to pour out, emit, cause to bubble, belch forth 1b1) to pour out 1b2) to cause to bubble, ferment 1b3) to pour forth, emit, belch forth
Usage: Occurs in 11 OT verses. KJV: belch out, flowing, pour out, send forth, utter (abundantly). See also: Psalms 19:3; Psalms 145:7; Psalms 59:8.
בְּ/פִי/הֶ֗ם
peh
H6310
"lip"
Prep | N-ms | Suff
In the Bible, this Hebrew word refers to the mouth, lips, or edge of something, and can also mean a portion or side of something. It is often used to describe speech or the act of speaking. This word appears in various forms, such as mouth, lip, or edge.
Definition: : lip/mouth peh 1) mouth 1a) mouth (of man) 1b) mouth (as organ of speech) 1c) mouth (of animals) 1d) mouth, opening, orifice (of a well, river, etc) 1e) extremity, end pim 2) a weight equal to one third of a shekel, occurs only in 1Sa 13:21
Usage: Occurs in 460 OT verses. KJV: accord(-ing as, -ing to), after, appointment, assent, collar, command(-ment), [idiom] eat, edge, end, entry, [phrase] file, hole, [idiom] in, mind, mouth, part, portion, [idiom] (should) say(-ing), sentence, skirt, sound, speech, [idiom] spoken, talk, tenor, [idiom] to, [phrase] two-edged, wish, word. See also: Genesis 4:11; Deuteronomy 21:17; Ezra 9:11.
חֲ֭רָבוֹת
chereb
H2719
"sword"
N-fp
A sword or cutting instrument is what this Hebrew word refers to, including knives and tools for cutting stone. It is used in the Bible to describe weapons and sharp objects.
Definition: 1) sword, knife 1a) sword 1b) knife 1c) tools for cutting stone
Usage: Occurs in 372 OT verses. KJV: axe, dagger, knife, mattock, sword, tool. See also: Genesis 3:24; 2 Samuel 2:16; Psalms 7:13.
בְּ/שִׂפְתוֹתֵי/הֶ֑ם
sâphâh
H8193
"lips"
Prep | N-fp | Suff
This word refers to lips or language, and can also mean the edge or border of something. It is used in the Bible to describe the shore of a sea or the edge of a cup.
Definition: : lips/mouth 1) lip, language, speech, shore, bank, brink, brim, side, edge, border, binding 1a) lip (as body part) 1b) language 1c) edge, shore, bank (of cup, sea, river, etc)
Usage: Occurs in 164 OT verses. KJV: band, bank, binding, border, brim, brink, edge, language, lip, prating, (sea-)shore, side, speech, talk, (vain) words. See also: Genesis 11:1; Psalms 120:2; Psalms 12:3.
כִּי
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.
מִ֥י
mîy
H4310
"who?"
Part
This word is used to ask questions like who, whose, or whom. It can also be used to express a wish, like would that or whoever. It appears in many forms throughout the Bible, often in phrases like O that or what.
Definition: who?, whose?, whom?, would that, whoever, whosoever
Usage: Occurs in 342 OT verses. KJV: any (man), [idiom] he, [idiom] him, [phrase] O that! what, which, who(-m, -se, -soever), [phrase] would to God. See also: Genesis 3:11; 2 Samuel 15:4; Psalms 4:7.
שֹׁמֵֽעַ
shâmaʻ
H8085
"to hear"
V-Qal
To hear and listen is what this Hebrew word means, often implying attention and obedience. In Exodus and Deuteronomy, it is used when God speaks to the people, and they must listen and obey.
Definition: : hear v 1) to hear, listen to, obey 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to hear (perceive by ear) 1a2) to hear of or concerning 1a3) to hear (have power to hear) 1a4) to hear with attention or interest, listen to 1a5) to understand (language) 1a6) to hear (of judicial cases) 1a7) to listen, give heed 1a7a) to consent, agree 1a7b) to grant request 1a8) to listen to, yield to 1a9) to obey, be obedient 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to be heard (of voice or sound) 1b2) to be heard of 1b3) to be regarded, be obeyed 1c) (Piel) to cause to hear, call to hear, summon 1d) (Hiphil) 1d1) to cause to hear, tell, proclaim, utter a sound 1d2) to sound aloud (musical term) 1d3) to make proclamation, summon 1d4) to cause to be heard n m 2) sound
Usage: Occurs in 1072 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] attentively, call (gather) together, [idiom] carefully, [idiom] certainly, consent, consider, be content, declare, [idiom] diligently, discern, give ear, (cause to, let, make to) hear(-ken, tell), [idiom] indeed, listen, make (a) noise, (be) obedient, obey, perceive, (make a) proclaim(-ation), publish, regard, report, shew (forth), (make a) sound, [idiom] surely, tell, understand, whosoever (heareth), witness. See also: Genesis 3:8; Exodus 32:18; Deuteronomy 27:9.
Study Notes — Psalms 59:8
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- Context
- Cross References
- Psalms 59:8 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Psalms 59:8
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 59:8
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Psalms 59:8
- Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 59:8
- Ellicott's Commentary on Psalms 59:8
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Psalms 59:8
- Cambridge Bible on Psalms 59:8
- Barnes' Notes on Psalms 59:8
- Whedon's Commentary on Psalms 59:8
- Sermons on Psalms 59:8
Context — Deliver Me from My Enemies
6They return in the evening, snarling like dogs and prowling around the city.
7See what they spew from their mouths— sharp words from their lips: “For who can hear us?”
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.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Proverbs 1:26 | in turn I will mock your calamity; I will sneer when terror strikes you, |
| 2 | Psalms 37:13 | but the Lord laughs, seeing that their day is coming. |
| 3 | Psalms 2:4 | The One enthroned in heaven laughs; the Lord taunts them. |
| 4 | Psalms 59:5 | O LORD God of Hosts, the God of Israel, rouse Yourself to punish all the nations; show no mercy to the wicked traitors. Selah |
| 5 | 1 Samuel 19:15–16 | But Saul sent the messengers back to see David and told them, “Bring him up to me in his bed so I can kill him.” And when the messengers entered, there was the idol in the bed with the quilt of goats’ hair on its head. |
| 6 | Matthew 18:17 | If he refuses to listen to them, tell it to the church. And if he refuses to listen even to the church, regard him as you would a pagan or a tax collector. |
Psalms 59:8 Summary
[Psalms 59:8 tells us that God laughs at and scoffs at those who oppose Him, which shows us that He is all-powerful and in control of everything, just like it says in Psalms 115:3 that 'our God is in the heavens; He does whatever He pleases'. This is comforting for believers because it means that no matter what challenges we face, God is always with us and will take care of us. As it says in Romans 8:31, 'If God is for us, who can be against us?']
Frequently Asked Questions
What does it mean that God laughs at them in Psalms 59:8?
This verse indicates that God views the evil plans and actions of His enemies with contempt and derision, much like Psalm 2:4 says, where it is written that God 'sits in heaven and laughs' at the nations that rage against Him. This is a display of God's sovereignty and power over all earthly forces.
Are all nations included in God's scoffing in Psalms 59:8?
Yes, the verse explicitly states that God scoffs at 'all the nations', emphasizing His universal authority and dominion over every people group and nation, as also seen in Psalms 96:10 where it says 'Say among the nations, “The LORD reigns!”'
How can a loving God laugh at people?
The laughter mentioned in Psalms 59:8 is not the same as human laughter, which can be mocking or hurtful. Instead, it represents God's confident and holy response to the futile attempts of His enemies to defy Him, as seen in Proverbs 21:30 which says 'there is no wisdom, no insight, no plan that can succeed against the LORD'
What is the significance of God's response to His enemies in Psalms 59:8?
God's laughter and scoffing at His enemies demonstrate His unwavering confidence in His own power and authority, providing comfort and assurance to believers who trust in Him, much like in Deuteronomy 31:8 where Moses says 'the LORD Himself goes before you. He will be with you; He will not leave you or forsake you. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged'
Reflection Questions
- How does the image of God laughing at His enemies affect my perception of His power and authority in my life?
- In what ways can I apply the confidence of God's sovereignty to my own struggles and challenges, just as the psalmist does in Psalms 59:9-10?
- What does God's scoffing at all nations reveal about His character and how He views human rebellion against Him?
- How can I trust in God's protection and care, even when I face opposition or persecution, as the psalmist expresses in Psalms 59:9-10?
Gill's Exposition on Psalms 59:8
But thou, O Lord, shall laugh at them,.... Disappoint their counsels, hinder them from performing their enterprise; send them back with shame and confusion, and expose them to the laughter and
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 59:8
But thou, O LORD, shalt laugh at them; thou shalt have all the heathen in derision. But thou, O Lord, shalt laugh at them - (Psalms 2:4.) Thou shalt have all the heathen in derision - (cf.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Psalms 59:8
Disappoint their high confidences and hopeful designs, and then deride them, and make them ridiculous and contemptible to others.
Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 59:8
Psalms 59:8 But thou, O LORD, shalt laugh at them; thou shalt have all the heathen in derision.Ver. 8. But thou, O Lord, shalt laugh at them] q.d. Thou not only hearest, but jeerest, at their madness, and wilt bring all their purposes to nought with little ado; and, as it were, playing and sporting. See Psalms 2:4.
Ellicott's Commentary on Psalms 59:8
(8) Laugh.—Comp. Psalms 2:4, Note. Probably the same contrast is intended in these clauses as in Psalms 59:5.
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Psalms 59:8
Verse 8. Thou, O Lord, shalt laugh at them] They have mocked us; God will turn them and their schemes into ridicule and contempt: "Thou shalt have all these heathenish nations in derision."
Cambridge Bible on Psalms 59:8
8. The verbs are the same as in Psalms 2:4 : cp. Psalms 37:13; Isaiah 37:22. The bold phrase “expresses generally the truth that the machinations of God’s enemies are not less absurd than wicked.” Speaker’s Comm. For the meaning of ‘heathen’ or ‘nations,’ see note on Psalms 59:5.
Barnes' Notes on Psalms 59:8
But thou, O Lord, shalt laugh at them - That is, God will hear them, and will have all their efforts in derision, or will treat them with contempt. See Psalms 2:4, note; Psalms 37:13, note.
Whedon's Commentary on Psalms 59:8
8. But thou… shalt laugh at them—Indicating with what infinite ease God will frustrate them. See on Psalms 2:4.
Sermons on Psalms 59:8
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(Reformation Within Protestantism): Radical Reformation Is Imperative by A.W. Tozer | In this sermon, the speaker begins by acknowledging that he initially thought he could easily give these messages without much preparation. However, he realizes that he is working |
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Five Sins Against the Holy Spirit by William Blackburn | In this sermon, preacher Joe Henry Hankins shares a true story about an 18-year-old boy who attended a Sunday night service at First Baptist Church in Little Rock, Arkansas. The bo |
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Does It Matter if You Refuse Christ by Fred Whitmore | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of responding to God's invitation. He compares God's invitation to a wedding invitation, where a response is expected. The pr |
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Kiss the Son by Thomas Watson | Thomas Watson preaches on the importance of kissing the Son, Jesus Christ, as a sign of adoration, subjection, and love. He emphasizes the futility of opposing Christ, highlighting |
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The Eternal Torment of the Wicked by Robert Murray M'Cheyne | Robert Murray M'Cheyne delivers a sobering sermon on 'The Eternal Torment of the Wicked', emphasizing that the eternal punishment of the wicked will be a source of joy and praise f |
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If They Do These Things in a Green Tree by C.H. Spurgeon | C.H. Spurgeon emphasizes the dire consequences for sinners who reject Christ, drawing a stark comparison between the suffering of Jesus, the innocent substitute, and the fate await |
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Song of Solomon - the Second Stage by Ed Miller | In this sermon, the preacher discusses the love story depicted in the Song of Songs, which he believes reflects both earthly and heavenly love. He highlights five revelations that |