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Oh, my Strength, I watch for you, For God is my high tower.
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Whose Strength Is It?
Scholars are divided on the phrase "his strength." Many, like Albert Barnes and John Calvin, believe it refers to the enemy's overwhelming power, which drives the psalmist to depend solely on God. Others, citing ancient manuscripts and verse 17, argue it should be read as "my strength," making it a declaration of dedicating one's own power to God. Both views emphasize total reliance on God in the face of opposition.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
Because of his strength will I wait upon thee – literally, “His strength – I will wait upon thee.” The reference here is n…
19th Century
Anglican
His strength. —This gives no intelligible meaning, and Psalm 59:17 shows that the ancient versions (and some manuscripts) are righ…
16th Century
Protestant
I will entrust his strength to you. The obscurity of this passage has led to a variety of opinions among commentators. The most forced int…
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17th Century
Reformed Baptist
[Because of] his strength will I wait upon thee Either because of the strength of Saul, who was stronger than David,…
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…
