Psalm 63:11 NIV

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Psalms 63:11

To the chief Musician. See App-64 . read more

Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - Psalms 63:11

Psalms 63:11. But the king shall rejoice— David was king by designation, and anointed when he was in the wilderness of Judah; but had not then taken the title, and was not advanced to the throne. Hence M. Le Clerc and others think that this psalm could not be written by him when he sojourned in the wilderness. But I apprehend that this objection is but of little force; for all that he affirms is, that when his enemies shall be destroyed, then the king shall rejoice in God; speaking of himself... read more

Robert Jamieson; A. R. Fausset; David Brown

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Psalms 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 ( :-). read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Psalms 63:1-11

Psalms 63King David wrote this individual lament psalm when he was in the wilderness of Judah away from the ark and the place of formal worship (2 Samuel 15:25). This could have been when he was fleeing from Saul (1 Samuel 23) or from Absalom (2 Samuel 15:13-30). [Note: Kirkpatrick, pp. 352-53.] The theme of trust, which Psalms 61, 62 emphasize, reaches a climax in Psalms 63. Even though David was miles away from the ark, he still worshipped God."There may be other psalms that equal this... read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Psalms 63:9-11

3. David’s confidence in God 63:9-11 read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Psalms 63:11

Instead of anticipating destruction as the Lord’s enemies could, David confidently rejoiced. Everyone who sides with God, as David did, can do the same. Glorying is the equivalent of rejoicing.Meditation on the person and works of God can bring refreshment and invigoration to any believer. Meditation on God fills a basic need in the heart of every person, as basic a need as food and drink. It not only satisfies the believer but overflows in praise, making him or her a blessing to others. read more

John Dummelow

John Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 63:1-11

Title.—A Psalm of David, when he was in the wilderness of Judah.The writer of this Ps. is a king (Psalms 63:11), who is at a distance from the sanctuary, and in danger from eager foes. If the title be correct it must refer, not to David’s earlier experiences in the reign of Saul (1 Samuel 22:5), but to the time when his flight from Absalom led him through the wilderness of Judah, between Jerusalem and the Jordan (2 Samuel 15:23-28). His longing for God’s presence (Psalms 63:1-2) passes into... read more

Charles John Ellicott

Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers - Psalms 63:11

(11) Sweareth by him.—This is explained as meaning, “swear allegiance to him as the king,” on the analogy of Zephaniah 1:5. And this suits the context. On the other hand, the natural way to understand the phrase, “swear by” or “in him,” is to refer it to the only oath allowed to the Israelite,” by the name of Jehovah” (Deuteronomy 6:13; Isaiah 65:16; comp. Amos 8:14), in which case we must explain by Deuteronomy 10:20-21, “Swear by his (Jehovah’s) name; He is thy praise.” Those who are loyal to... read more

William Nicoll

Expositor's Dictionary of Texts - Psalms 63:1-11

The Cry of the Heart for God Psalms 63:1 When I saw his hands wandering over the counterpane, and he picked at the threads, and his features were drawn as sharp as a needle, I knew there was only one way for him; and then he cried out suddenly: 'God! God! God!' Now I, to comfort the gentleman, told him I hoped there was no need to think of God just then; and so he died. Probably many of you recognize these words. They are put into the mouth of a bad woman by Shakespeare a bad woman who saw a... read more

William Nicoll

Expositor's Bible Commentary - Psalms 63:1-11

Psalms 63:1-11IF the psalmist is allowed to speak, he gives many details of his circumstances in his song. He is in a waterless and weary land, excluded from the sanctuary, followed by enemies seeking his life. He expects a fight, in which they are to fall by the sword, and apparently their defeat is to lead to his restoration to his kingdom.These characteristics converge on David. Cheyne has endeavoured to show that they fit the faithful Jews in the Maccabean period, and that the "king" in... read more

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Psalms 63:11

Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - Psalms 63:11

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Psalms 63:11

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Psalms 63:1-11

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Psalms 63:9-11

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Psalms 63:11

John Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 63:1-11

Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers - Psalms 63:11

Expositor's Dictionary of Texts - Psalms 63:1-11

Expositor's Bible Commentary - Psalms 63:1-11

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