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Psalms 63

Psalms 63 — Jamieson–Fausset–Brown

63:1

1. early ... seek thee--earnestly (Is 26:9). The figurative terms-- dry and thirsty--literally, "weary," denoting moral destitution, suited his outward circumstances. soul--and--flesh--the whole man (Psa 16:9, 10).

63:2

2. The special object of desire was God's perfections as displayed in his worship (Psa 27:4).

63:3

3. Experiencing God's mercy, which exceeds all the blessings of life, his lips will be opened for his praise (Psa 51:15).

63:4

4. Thus--literally, "Truly." will I bless--praise Thee (Psa 34:1). lift up my hands--in worship (compare Psa 28:2). in thy name--in praise of Thy perfections.

63:5–8

5-8. Full spiritual blessings satisfy his desires, and acts of praise fill his thoughts and time.

63:9–10

9-10. those ... to destroy it--or literally, "to ruin," or, "for ruin"; that is, such as seek to injure me (are) for ruin, appointed to it (compare Psa 35:8). shall go ... earth--into the grave, or, to death; as their bodies are represented as a portion for--

63:11

11. the king--that is, David himself, and all who reverence God, "shall share a glorious part," while treacherous foes shall be for ever silenced (Psa 62:4).