Psalms 63:4
So I will bless thee while I live. I will lift up my hands in thy name.
A Conservative Version
In The King James Version
Thus will I bless thee while I live: I will lift up my hands in thy name.
In Context
3Because thy loving kindness is better than life, my lips shall praise thee.
Cross References
1 Kings 8:22And Solomon stood before the altar of LORD in the presence of all the assembly of Israel, and spread forth his hands toward heaven.
Psalms 104:33I will sing to LORD as long as I live. I will sing praise to my God while I have any being.
Psalms 145:1I will extol thee, my God, O King, and I will bless thy name forever and ever.
Habakkuk 3:10The mountains saw thee, and were afraid. The tempest of waters passed by. The deep uttered its voice, and lifted up its hands on high.
Matthew Henry on Psalms 63:4-7
Joyful Praises. 3 Because thy lovingkindness is better than life, my lips shall praise thee. 4 Thus will I bless thee while I live: I will lift up my hands in thy name. 5 My soul shall be satisfied as with marrow and fatness; and my mouth shall praise thee with joyful lips: 6 When I remember thee upon my bed, and meditate on thee in the night watches. How soon are David's complaints and prayers turned into praises and thanksgivings! After two verses that express his desire in seeking God, here are some that… Read the whole commentary →