Verse Comparison: Psalms 59:9
American Standard Version
`Because of' his strength I will give heed unto thee; For God is my high tower.
Amplified® Bible
O my Strength, I will watch {and} give heed to You {and} sing praises; for God is my Defense (my Protector and High Tower).
Contemporary English Version
You are my mighty fortress, and I depend on you.
Darby English Version
Their strength! ... I will take heed to thee; for God is my high fortress.
Good News Bible
I have confidence in your strength; you are my refuge, O God.
King James Version
Because of his strength will I wait upon thee: for God is my defence.
New American Standard Bible
{Because of} his strength I will watch for You, For God is my stronghold.
New International Version
O my Strength, I watch for you;
you, O God, are my fortress,
New King James Version
I will wait for You, O You his Strength;
For God is my defense.
N.A.S.B. in E-Prime
Because of his strength I will watch for You, For I regard God as my stronghold.
Revised Standard Version
O my Strength, I will sing praises to thee; for thou, O God, art my fortress.
Young's Literal Translation
O my Strength, unto Thee I take heed, For God `is' my tower -- the God of my kindness.