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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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Albert Barnes
On Psalms 59:9
18th Century
Theologian
Because of his strength will I wait upon thee – literally, “His strength – I will wait upon thee.” The reference here is n…
Charles Ellicott
On Psalms 59:9
19th Century
Bishop
His strength. —This gives no intelligible meaning, and Psalm 59:17 shows that the ancient versions (and some manuscripts) are righ…
John Calvin
On Psalms 59:9
16th Century
Theologian
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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John Gill
On Psalms 59:9
17th Century
Pastor
[Because of] his strength will I wait upon thee
Either because of the strength of Saul, who was stronger than David,…
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…