Psalms 59:8 · KJV
“But thou, O LORD, shalt laugh at them; thou shalt have all the heathen in derision.”
— Psalms 59:8
Behold, they belch out with their mouth: swords {are} in their lips: for who, {say they}, doth hear?
{Because of} his strength will I wait upon thee: for God {is} my defence. {defence: Heb. high place}
Psalms 59 — Context
They return at evening: they make a noise like a dog, and go round about the city.
7Behold, they belch out with their mouth: swords {are} in their lips: for who, {say they}, doth hear?
8But thou, O LORD, shalt laugh at them; thou shalt have all the heathen in derision.
9{Because of} his strength will I wait upon thee: for God {is} my defence. {defence: Heb. high place}
10The God of my mercy shall prevent me: God shall let me see {my desire} upon mine enemies. {enemies: Heb. observers}
Cross References
Psalms 37:13
The Lord shall laugh at him: for he seeth that his day is coming.
Proverbs 1:26
I also will laugh at your calamity; I will mock when your fear cometh;
Psalms 2:4
He that sitteth in the heavens shall laugh: the Lord shall have them in derision.
Psalms 59:5
Thou therefore, O LORD God of hosts, the God of Israel, awake to visit all the heathen: be not merciful to any wicked transgressors. Selah.
Matthew 18:17
And if he shall neglect to hear them, tell {it} unto the church: but if he neglect to hear the church, let him be unto thee as an heathen man and a publican.
1 Samuel 19:15-16
And Saul sent the messengers {again} to see David, saying, Bring him up to me in the bed, that I may slay him.