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But I will sing of your strength. Yes, I will sing aloud of your lovingkindness in the morning. For you have been my high tower, A refuge in the day of my distress.

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The Morning of Praise Will Come

Commentators highlight the powerful contrast between the night of distress and the morning of praise. The verse uses the coming of morning as a metaphor for God's deliverance. Just as the sun rises after a dark night, our seasons of trial will eventually give way to a time of joy and singing, fueled by God's faithfulness.

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

On Psalms 59:16

18th Century

Theologian

But I will sing of thy power — That is, I will praise you for the manifestation of your power in rescuing me from danger.

Yea, …

John Calvin

John Calvin

On Psalms 59:16

16th Century

Theologian

But I will sing of thy power. By this, he does not mean merely that he would have an occasion to sing at some future time, but he prepares…

John Gill

John Gill

On Psalms 59:16

17th Century

Pastor

But I will sing of your power
In creating all things out of nothing; in upholding all things in being; in the redemp…

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Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

On Psalms 59:8–17

17th Century

Minister

It is our wisdom and duty, in times of danger and difficulty, to wait upon God; for he is our defense, in whom we will be safe. It is very comforti…