Psalms 59:17 - Clarke's commentary and critical notes on the Bible

Bible Comments

Unto thee, O my strength, will I sing: for God is my defence, and the God of my mercy. Unto thee, O my strength - A similar sentiment to that expressed, Psalms 59:9. But the words are very emphatic: God is my strength; God is my elevation. My God is my mercy. I have nothing good but what I have from God. And all springs from his dwelling in me. God, therefore, shall have all the glory, both now and for ever.

As many persons may still think that the inscription to this Psalm is correct, the following analysis may be applied in that way; or considered as containing a general resolution of the Psalm, without referring it to any particular occasion.

Commentary on the Bible, by Adam Clarke [1831].

Psalms 59:17

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