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Psalms, 63

1. <A Psalm of David, when he was in the wilderness of Judah.> O God, thou [art] my God; early will I seek thee: my soul thirsteth for thee, my flesh longeth for thee in a dry and thirsty land, where no water is;

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2. To see thy power and thy glory, so [as] I have seen thee in the sanctuary.

2. O God, you are my God, it is you I seek; for you my body longs and my soul thirsts, as a dry and weary land without water.

3. Because thy lovingkindness [is] better than life, my lips shall praise thee.

3. Thus have I gazed upon you in the sanctuary, to see your power and your glory.

4. Thus will I bless thee while I live: I will lift up my hands in thy name.

4. Your love is better than life, my lips will glorify you.

5. My soul shall be satisfied as [with] marrow and fatness; and my mouth shall praise [thee] with joyful lips:

5. I will bless you as long as I live, lift up my hands and call on your name.

6. When I remember thee upon my bed, [and] meditate on thee in the [night] watches.

6. As with the richest food my soul will feast; my mouth will praise you with joyful lips.

7. Because thou hast been my help, therefore in the shadow of thy wings will I rejoice.

7. When I remember you on my bed I think of you all through the night,

8. My soul followeth hard after thee: thy right hand upholdeth me.

8. for you have been my help; I sing in the shadow of your wings.

9. But those [that] seek my soul, to destroy [it], shall go into the lower parts of the earth.

9. My soul clings to you, your right hand upholds me.

10. They shall fall by the sword: they shall be a portion for foxes.

10. In vain they are after my life, they will go down to the depths of the earth;

11. But the king shall rejoice in God; every one that sweareth by him shall glory: but the mouth of them that speak lies shall be stopped.

11. they will be delivered to the sword, and become the prey of jackals.

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12. The king will rejoice in God. All who swear by God's name will boast: "At last slanderers' tongues have been silenced."



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Footnotes:

63:1 - The psalmist expresses a deep longing for God, acknowledging his spiritual need. This intense search for God highlights the importance of a personal and intimate relationship with the Creator (see also Psalm 42:1-2 and Matthew 5:6).

63:2-3 - Contemplating God's greatness, the psalmist rejoices and exalts the Lord's name. This attitude of worship reflects the natural response of a grateful heart that recognizes God's beauty and goodness (see also Psalm 27:4 and Philippians 4:8).

63:4-5 - The psalmist promises to praise God as long as he lives, recognizing that complete satisfaction comes from His presence. This emphasizes the transformative power of continual worship and gratitude in life's circumstances (see also Psalm 100:4 and Ephesians 5:19-20).

63:6-8 - The psalmist meditates on God at night and finds security in His presence. This practice of meditation and prayer highlights the importance of seeking God at all times, especially in times of solitude (see also Psalm 1:2 and Philippians 4:6).

63:9-11 - The psalmist contrasts the righteous with the wicked, affirming that salvation and security are in God. This final statement highlights the hope and assurance of God's justice, providing comfort to the faithful (see also Psalm 37:9-11 and Romans 2:6).

Verses related to Psalms, 63:

Psalm 63, composed by David in the desert of Judah, expresses a deep longing for God. How does the psalmist seek God in arid times? This passionate text describes an intense spiritual thirst, remembering the power and glory of God seen in the sanctuary. The psalm addresses themes of worship, satisfaction in God and divine protection. Psalm 63 inspires fervent devotion even in difficult circumstances. Contemplate with us five biblical passages that echo the spiritual ardor of this moving psalm.

John 4:13-14: "Jesus replied: 'Whoever drinks this water will be thirsty again, but whoever drinks the water I give him will never be thirsty again...'" - This text resonates with the spiritual longing expressed in Psalm 63:1.

Philippians 3:8: "I consider everything as loss compared to the supreme greatness of knowing Christ Jesus my Lord..." - This passage reflects the theme of Psalm 63:3 about God's love being better than life.

Revelation 22:3-5: "There will be no more curses. The throne of God and of the Lamb will be in the city, and his servants will serve him. They will see your face..." - This text elaborates on the vision of God in the sanctuary mentioned in Psalm 63:2.

Psalms 42:1-2: "As the deer longs for running waters, so my soul longs for you, O God. My soul thirsts for God, for the living God." - This passage echoes the longing for God expressed in Psalm 63:1.

Matthew 5:6: "Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be satisfied." - This verse reflects the theme of spiritual satisfaction present in Psalm 63:5.

FAQ:

What does David express at the beginning of Psalm 63?

David expresses an intense thirst for God’s presence, seeking His help in times of trouble. (Psalm 63:1)

What does David say about God's faithfulness?

David affirms that God's faithfulness is better than life and that, therefore, he will praise Him as long as he lives. (Psalm 63:3-4)

How does David express his trust in God in difficult times?

Even in the wilderness, David trusted that God would sustain and satisfy him, emphasizing divine love and protection. (Psalm 63:5-8)

What does David ask God at the end of Psalm 63?

David prays that God's enemies will be defeated and that salvation will come definitively. (Psalm 63:9-11)

What is the relationship between David's desire and God's presence?

David’s longing for God is compared to thirst in the wilderness, showing the depth of his spiritual need. (Psalm 63:1)


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