Psalm 63:5

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Psalms 63:3-6

How soon are David's complaints and prayers turned into praises and thanksgivings! After Ps. 63:1, 2 that express his desire in seeking God, here are some that express his joy and satisfaction in having found him. Faithful prayers may quickly be turned into joyful praises, if it be not our own fault. Let the hearts of those rejoice that seek the Lord (Ps. 105:3), and let them praise him for working those desires in them, and giving them assurance that he will satisfy them. David was now in a... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Psalms 63:5

My soul shall be satisfied as with marrow and fatness ,.... When he should return to the house of the Lord, and partake of the provisions of it, called the fatness of his house; see Gill on Psalm 36:8 . The phrase denotes the abundance of spiritual refreshment and delight in the word and ordinances, and the great satisfaction had in them; and may have some regard to benefits arising from prayer, as well as other ordinances. Fat was not to be eaten under the legal dispensation, and... 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

John Calvin

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 63:5

Verse 5 5.My soul shall be satisfied as with marrow, etc. In accordance with what was said in the foregoing verse, David expresses his assured persuasion of obtaining a rich and abundant measure of every blessing that could call for thanksgiving and praise. At the period of composing this psalm, he may have been already in the enjoyment of ease and plenty; but there is reason to believe that he cherished the persuasion referred to, even when wandering in the wilderness in a state of poverty and... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 63:1-8

Sublime things. Chrysostom says, "That it was decreed and ordained by the primitive Fathers that no day should pass without the public singing of this psalm." I. THE GRANDEST CONVICTION THE CREATURE CAN HAVE . ( Psalms 63:1 .) That God is ours, and that we are God's. II. THE GRANDEST LONGING OF BODY AND SOUL . ( Psalms 63:1 .) III. THE GRANDEST VISION OF LIFE . ( Psalms 63:2 .) To see the power and glory of God. IV. THE ... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 63:1-11

The psalm is made up of five short stanzas—the first four consisting of two verses each, and the last of three. read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 63:1-11

Soul thirst. We may imagine the psalmist in the wilderness. It is night. He stands at his tent door. The light of moon and stars falls on a sandy waste stretching into dimness and mystery. He is lonely and sad. The emptiness of all around and the memory of better times breed a great longing in his soul. It is not as if it were something new and strange, rather it is the revival of the deepest and strongest cravings of his heart, that as he muses gather force and intensity, and must express... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 63:5

My soul shall be satisfied as with marrow and fatness. The "marrow and fatness" of the sacrificial feasts caused a delight to worshippers, which was no doubt partly sensuous. The memory of them occurs to the psalmist, but only as the shadow and emblem of the far deeper joy and satisfaction which he finds in the spiritual worship of the Most High, and especially in the offering of praise and thanksgiving. And my mouth shall praise thee with joyful lips ; or, while my mouth praiseth thee ... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Psalms 63:5

My soul shall be satisfied - See the notes at Psalms 36:8. The idea is, that his soul now longed for the service of God as one who is hungry longs for food, or as one who is thirsty longs for drink; and that the time would come when this longing desire would be satisfied. He would engage in the service of God as he desired to do; he would be permitted to enjoy that service without interruption.As with marrow and fatness - See the notes at Psalms 36:8. The words here employed denote rich food;... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Psalms 63:5-6

Psalms 63:5-6. My soul shall be satisfied Not only as with bread, which is nourishing; but as with marrow and fatness Which are pleasant and delicious; namely, when thou shalt fulfil my desire, and bring me to enjoy thee in the sanctuary; though now in my exile I groan and pine away for want of that mercy; and my mouth shall praise thee with joyful lips I will praise thee openly: I will confess with my mouth as well as believe in my heart: and I will praise thee cheerfully, from a... read more

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