Psalms 63:4
(63-5) So will I bless Thee as long as I live; in Thy name will I lift up my hands.
JPS TaNaKH 1917
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(63-4) For Thy lovingkindness is better than life; my lips shall praise Thee.
Cross References
1 Kings 8:22And Solomon stood before the altar of the LORD in the presence of all the congregation of Israel, and spread forth his hands toward heaven;
Psalms 104:33I will sing unto the LORD as long as I live; I will sing praise to my God while I have any being.
Psalms 145:1A Psalm of praise; of David. I will extol Thee, my God, O King; and I will bless Thy name for ever and ever.
Habakkuk 3:10The mountains have seen Thee, and they tremble; the tempest of waters floweth over; the deep uttereth its voice, and lifteth 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 →