Psalms 63 · Jamieson-Fausset-Brown
2PSALM 63 Psa 63:1-11 . The historical occasion referred to by the title was probably during Absalom's rebellion (compare 2Sa 15:23 , 28 ; 16:2 ). David expresses an earnest desire for God's favor, and a confident expectation of realizing it in his deliverance and the ruin of his enemies. 1. early ... seek thee-- earnestly ( Is 26:9 ). The figurative terms-- dry and thirsty-- literally, "weary," denoting moral destitution, suited his outward circumstances. soul-- and--flesh--the whole man ( Psa 16:9 , 10 ).
32. The special object of desire was God's perfections as displayed in his worship ( Psa 27:4 ).
43. Experiencing God's mercy, which exceeds all the blessings of life, his lips will be opened for his praise ( Psa 51:15 ).
54. Thus-- literally, "Truly." will I bless-- praise Thee ( Psa 34:1 ). lift up my hands-- in worship (compare Psa 28:2 ). in thy name-- in praise of Thy perfections.
6–95-8. Full spiritual blessings satisfy his desires, and acts of praise fill his thoughts and time.
10–119-10. those ... to destroy it-- or literally, "to ruin," or, "for ruin"; that is, such as seek to injure me (are) for ruin, appointed to it (compare Psa 35:8 ). shall go ... earth-- into the grave, or, to death; as their bodies are represented as a portion for--