Psalms 63:8
My soul stays close to you. Your right hand holds me up.
World English Bible
In The King James Version
My soul followeth hard after thee: thy right hand upholdeth me.
In Context
7For you have been my help. I will rejoice in the shadow of your wings.
9But those who seek my soul to destroy it shall go into the lower parts of the earth.
Cross References
2 Chronicles 31:21In every work that he began in the service of God’s house, in the law, and in the commandments, to seek his God, he did it with all his heart and prospered.
Psalms 37:24Though he stumble, he shall not fall, for the LORD holds him up with his hand.
Psalms 73:23Nevertheless, I am continually with you. You have held my right hand.
Psalms 94:18When I said, “My foot is slipping!” Your loving kindness, LORD, held me up.
Song of Solomon 2:6His left hand is under my head. His right hand embraces me.
Isaiah 26:9With my soul I have desired you in the night. Yes, with my spirit within me I will seek you earnestly; for when your judgments are on the earth, the inhabitants of the world learn righteousness.
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 →