Psalms 63:4
Who have sharpened their tongues as a sword; 1 They have bent their bow maliciously; 1
Updated Brenton Septuagint
In The King James Version
Thus will I bless thee while I live: I will lift up my hands in thy name.
In Context
5To shoot in secret at the blameless; 1 They will shoot him suddenly, and will not fear. 1
Cross References
1 Kings 8:22And Solomon stood up in front of the altar before all the congregation of Israel; and he spread out his hands toward heaven:
Psalms 104:33And he smote their vines and their fig trees; 1 And broke every tree of their coast. 1
Psalms 145:1Alleluia, a Psalm of Haggai and Zechariah. 1 My soul, praise the Lord. 1
Habakkuk 3:10The nations shall see thee and be in pain, 1 As thou dost divide the moving waters: 1 The deep uttered her voice, 1 And raised her form on high. 1
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 →