Psalms 59:17

To You, O my strength, I sing praises, for You, O God, are my fortress, my God of loving devotion.

Berean Standard Bible

Study note

Setting — The psalmist addresses God directly, shifting from proclamation to personal praise. This declaration follows the immediate context of recognizing God as a refuge in trouble.

The words — The Hebrew עֻזִּי ('uzi) means "my strength," and חַסְדִּי (chassi) translates to "my covenant loyalty." These terms ground the psalmist's praise in specific divine attributes rather than general reverence.

The thread — The phrasing parallels Psalms 46:1, which names God as refuge and strength, and aligns with Psalms 59:9 and Psalms 18:1, where the speaker similarly identifies God as a fortress during deliverance.

Why it lands — The text commands direct vocal worship anchored in God's power and steadfast character. It requires the reader to anchor personal resilience in divine action rather than human capability.

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The Hebrew words

עֻ֭זִּי'U.z/iO strength/ my אֵלֶ֣יךָ'e.Lei./khato/ you אֲזַמֵּ֑רָה'a.za.Me.rahI will sing praises כִּֽי־ki-for אֱלֹהִ֥ים'E.lo.HimGod מִ֝שְׂגַּבִּ֗יmis.ga.B/i[is] refuge/ my אֱלֹהֵ֥י'e.lo.Hei[the] God of חַסְדִּֽי׃chas.D/icovenant loyalty/ my

King James Version

Unto thee, O my strength, will I sing: for God is my defence, and the God of my mercy.

Cross-references

Psalms 46:1 For the choirmaster. Of the sons of Korah. According to Alamoth. A song. God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in times of trouble.
Psalms 59:9 I will keep watch for You, O my strength, because You, O God, are my fortress.
Psalms 18:1 For the choirmaster. Of David the servant of the LORD, who sang this song to the LORD on the day the LORD had delivered him from the hand of all his enemies and from the hand of Saul. He said: I love You, O LORD, my strength.