Psalms 63:4
So I will bless you while I live.I will lift up my hands in your name.
New Heart English Bible
In The King James Version
Thus will I bless thee while I live: I will lift up my hands in thy name.
In Context
3Because your loving kindness is better than life,my lips shall praise you.
5My soul shall be satisfied as with the richest food.My mouth shall praise you with joyful lips,
Cross References
1 Kings 8:22Solomon stood before the altar of the Lord in the presence of all the assembly of Israel, and spread forth his hands toward heaven;
Psalms 104:33I will sing to the Lord as long as I live.I will sing praise to my God while I have any being.
Psalms 145:1A praise psalm by David.ALEPHI will exalt you, my God, the King.I will praise your name forever and ever.BET
Habakkuk 3:10The mountains saw you, and were afraid.The storm of waters passed by.The deep roared and lifted up its hands on high.
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 →