Psalms 63:9
(63-10) But those that seek my soul, to destroy it, shall go into the nethermost parts of the earth.
JPS TaNaKH 1917
In The King James Version
But those that seek my soul, to destroy it, shall go into the lower parts of the earth.
In Context
8(63-9) My soul cleaveth unto Thee; Thy right hand holdeth me fast.
10(63-11) They shall be hurled to the power of the sword; they shall be a portion for foxes.
Cross References
Numbers 16:30But if the LORD make a new thing, and the ground open her mouth, and swallow them up, with all that appertain unto them, and they go down alive into the pit, then ye shall understand that these men have despised the LORD.'
1 Samuel 28:19Moreover the LORD will deliver Israel also with thee into the hand of the Philistines; and to-morrow shalt thou and thy sons be with me; the LORD will deliver the host of Israel also into the hand of the Philistines.'
Psalms 9:17(9-18) The wicked shall return to the nether-world, even all the nations that forget God.
Psalms 35:4Let them be ashamed and brought to confusion that seek after my soul; let them be turned back and be abashed that devise my hurt.
Psalms 38:12(38-13) They also that seek after my life lay snares for me; and they that seek my hurt speak crafty devices, and utter deceits all the day.
Psalms 55:15(55-16) May He incite death against them, let them go down alive into the nether-world; for evil is in their dwelling, and within them.
Matthew Henry on Psalms 63:8-11
Confidence in God; David Triumphing in Hope. 7 Because thou hast been my help, therefore in the shadow of thy wings will I rejoice. 8 My soul followeth hard after thee: thy right hand upholdeth me. 9 But those that seek my soul, to destroy it, shall go into the lower parts of the earth. 10 They shall fall by the sword: they shall be a portion for foxes. 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. David, having expressed… Read the whole commentary →