Psalms 63:5

To shoot in secret at the blameless; 1 They will shoot him suddenly, and will not fear. 1

Updated Brenton Septuagint

In The King James Version

My soul shall be satisfied as with marrow and fatness; and my mouth shall praise thee with joyful lips:

In Context

4Who have sharpened their tongues as a sword; 1 They have bent their bow maliciously; 1

6They have set up for themselves an evil matter, 1 They have given counsel to hide snares; 1 They have said, Who shall see them? 1

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Cross References

Psalms 17:15And he sent forth his weapons, and scattered them; 1 And multiplied lightnings, and routed them. 1

Psalms 43:4For they inherited not the land by their own sword, 1 And their own arm did not deliver them; 1 But thy right hand, and thine arm, 1 And the light of thy countenance, because thou wert well pleased in them. 1

Psalms 104:33And he smote their vines and their fig trees; 1 And broke every tree of their coast. 1

Psalms 118:14I have delighted in the way of thy testimonies, 1 As much as in all riches. 1

Psalms 135:3Give thanks to the Lord of lords: 1 For his mercy endures forever. 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 →

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