Psalm 63:1-11 NIV

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Psalms 63:8

My soul followeth hard after thee ,.... In a way of duty, and in the use of means; as prayer, meditation, &c.; though at a distance from the house of God, and worship of it; that he might not lose sight of him; that he might know more of him, and have more communion with him; being drawn after him with the cords of love, and strongly affected to him. Or, "my soul cleaveth after thee", or "to thee" F20 דבקה אחריך "adhaesit post te", Montanus, Gejerus; "tibi adhaesit", Tigurine... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Psalms 63:9

But those that seek my soul to destroy it ,.... Meaning his life; for as for his soul, that was immaterial and immortal, and could never be destroyed by man: but as for his natural life, his enemies laid snares for that, and sought to take it away, and nothing less would satisfy them; shall go into the lower parts of the earth ; not the grave, whither the righteous go as well as the wicked; besides, by their being the portion of foxes, as follows, it seems that they should have no... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Psalms 63:10

They shall fall by the sword ,.... As Saul, his sons, and mighty men, did, 1 Samuel 31:4 ; or, "they shall make him pour out" F21 יגירהו "fundere facient eum", Montanus; so Junius & Tremellius, Piscator, Schmidt. ; that is, his blood, "by the hands" or " means of the sword"; meaning either some principal enemy, as Saul in particular, or everyone of his enemies; who should be thrust with the sword, their blood let out, and they slain: so antichrist, the enemy of David's son,... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Psalms 63:11

But the king shall rejoice in God ,.... Not Saul, as R. Obadiah; as if David wished him well, and that he might have reason to rejoice in God, though he sought his hurt; which sense is rejected by Abea Ezra: but either David, who speaks of himself as king, being anointed by Samuel, and who, upon the death of Saul, was so in fact; and who rejoiced, not merely at the destruction of his enemies, for he lamented the death of Saul, 2 Samuel 1:17 ; but in God, in his grace and goodness to him,... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 63:1

O God, thou art my God - He who can say so, and feels what he says, need not fear the face of any adversary. He has God, and all sufficiency in him. Early will I seek thee - From the dawn of day. De luce, from the light, Vulgate; as soon as day breaks; and often before this, for his eyes prevented the night-watches; and he longed and watched for God more than they who watched for the morning. The old Psalter says, God my God, til the fram light I wake ; and paraphrases thus: God of... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 63:2

To see thy power and thy glory - in the sanctuary - In his public ordinances God had often showed his power in the judgments he executed, in the terror he impressed, and in awakening the sinful; and his glory in delivering the tempted, succouring the distressed, and diffusing peace and pardon through the hearts of his followers. God shows his power and glory in his ordinances; therefore public worship should never be neglected. We must see God, says the old Psalter, that he may see us. In... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 63:3

Thy loving-kindness is better than life - This is the language of every regenerate soul. But O how few prefer the approbation of God to the blessings of life, or even to life itself in any circumstances! But the psalmist says, Thy loving-kindness, חסדך chasdecha , thy effusive mercy, is better מחיים mechaiyim , than Lives: it is better than, or good beyond, countless ages of human existence. My lips shall praise thee - Men praise, or speak well, of power, glory, honor, riches,... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 63:4

I will lift up my hands in thy name - I will take God for my portion. I will dedicate myself to him, and will take him to witness that I am upright in what I profess and do. Pious Jews, in every place of their dispersion, in all their prayers, praises, contracts, etc., stretched out their hands towards Jerusalem, where the true God had his temple, and where he manifested his presence. read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 63:5

My soul shall be satisfied - I shall have, in the true worshipping of thee, as complete a sensation of spiritual sufficiency and happiness, so that no desire shall be left unsatisfied, as any man can have who enjoys health of body, and a fullness of all the necessaries, conveniences, and comforts of life. read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 63:6

When I remember thee upon my bed - I will lie down in thy fear and love; that I may sleep soundly under thy protection, and awake with a sense of thy presence and approbation; and when I awake in the night watches, or be awakened by them, I will spend the waking moments in meditation upon thee. read more

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Psalms 63:8

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Psalms 63:9

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Psalms 63:10

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Psalms 63:11

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 63:1

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 63:2

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 63:3

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 63:4

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 63:5

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 63:6

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