Psalms 63:9
But those who seek after my life shall go down to the depths of the earth,
Open English Bible (US)
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
8I cling close after you, your right hand holds me up.
10given o’er to the power of the sword, or as prey for jackals to devour.
Cross References
Psalms 9:17Let the wicked depart to Sheol, all the nations that live forgetful of God.
Psalms 35:4Dishonor and shame be on those who are seeking my life! Defeat and confusion on those who are planning my hurt!
Psalms 38:12They who aim at my life lay their snares, they who seek my hurt speak of ruin, nursing treachery all the day long.
Psalms 55:15May death suddenly take them, may they go down to Sheol alive, for evil lives in their homes and their hearts.
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 →