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Psalms Chapter 63 (JPS)

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Psalms Chapter 63 (JPS)
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1 A Psalm of David, when he was in the wilderness of Judah.

2 O G-d, Thou art my G-d, earnestly will I seek Thee; my soul thirsteth for Thee, my flesh longeth for Thee, in a dry and weary land, where no water is.

3 So have I looked for Thee in the sanctuary, to see Thy power and Thy glory.

4 For Thy lovingkindness is better than life; my lips shall praise Thee.

5 So will I bless Thee as long as I live; in Thy name will I lift up my hands.

6 My soul is satisfied as with marrow and fatness; and my mouth doth praise Thee with joyful lips;

7 When I remember Thee upon my couch, and meditate on Thee in the night-watches.

8 For Thou hast been my help, and in the shadow of Thy wings do I rejoice.

9 My soul cleaveth unto Thee; Thy right hand holdeth me fast.

10 But those that seek my soul, to destroy it, shall go into the nethermost parts of the earth.

11 They shall be hurled to the power of the sword; they shall be a portion for foxes.

12 But the king shall rejoice in G-d; every one that sweareth by Him shall glory; for the mouth of them that speak lies shall be stopped.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Psalm 63 about?
It is David expressing intense longing for God while in "a dry and thirsty land, where no water is" (Psalms 63:1), recalling God's power and glory seen in the sanctuary and vowing to praise and bless him continually.
What does Psalm 63 say happens to David's enemies?
Verses 9-11 say those seeking to destroy his soul will go into the lower parts of the earth, fall by the sword, and become "a portion for foxes," while the king will rejoice in God.
What does 'my soul thirsteth for thee' mean in Psalm 63?
It's David comparing his craving for God's presence to the physical thirst of someone stranded in a dry, waterless land - he says his flesh as well as his soul longs for God (v.1).

Today's Verse

but there is a God in heaven that revealeth secrets, and he hath made known to the king Nebuchadnezzar what shall be in the latter days. Thy dream, and the visions of thy head upon thy bed, are these:

Daniel 2:28 | ASV

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