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Berean Standard Bible

“I will keep watch for You, O my strength, because You, O God, are my fortress.”

Psalms 59:9

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David wrote this psalm when Saul sent men to watch his house in order to kill him. It is a prayer for deliverance from violent enemies.

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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

I will keep watch for You, O my strength, because You, O God, are my fortress.

World English Bible (WEB)

Oh, my Strength, I watch for you, for God is my high tower.

King James Version (KJV)

Because of his strength will I wait upon thee: for God is my defence.

American Standard Version (ASV)

[Because of] his strength I will give heed unto thee; For God is my high tower.

Bible in Basic English (BBE)

O my strength, I will put my hope in you; because God is my strong tower.

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

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Reina-Valera 1909 (RVR 1909)

De su fuerza esperaré yo en ti: porque Dios es mi defensa.

Sagradas Escrituras 1569 (SE 1569)

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Nueva Biblia Viva (NBV)

¡Oh Dios, fortaleza mía!, esperaré a que me rescates, pues tú eres mi lugar seguro.

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