Psalms 63:4
\63:3\Because your mercy is better than life, my lips will give you praise.
Bible in Basic English
In The King James Version
Thus will I bless thee while I live: I will lift up my hands in thy name.
In Context
3\63:2\To see your power and your glory, as I have seen you in the holy place.
5\63:4\So will I go on blessing you all my life, lifting up my hands in your name.
Cross References
1 Kings 8:22Then Solomon took his place before the altar of the Lord, all the men of Israel being present, and stretching out his hands to heaven,
Psalms 104:33I will make songs to the Lord all my life; I will make melody to my God while I have my being.
Psalms 145:1A Song of praise. Of David. Let me give glory to you, O God, my King; and blessing to your name for ever and ever.
Habakkuk 3:10The mountains saw you and were moved with fear; the clouds were streaming with water: the voice of the deep was sounding; the sun did not come up, and the moon kept still in her place.
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 →