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Psalm 63

Psalm 63:5

Thirsting for God · Psalm 63:1–11
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Translations

Modern
My soul is satisfied as with the richest of foods; with joyful lips my mouth will praise You.
Traditional
My soul shall be satisfied as with marrow and fatness; and my mouth shall praise thee with joyful lips:
Literal
As with milk and fatness, my soul is satisfied, and with lips of joyful shouts, my mouth will praise You,
Latin
Sicut adipe et pinguedine repleatur anima mea, et labiis exsultationis laudabit os meum.

Original

Hebrew
English
My soul is satisfied as with the richest of foods; with joyful lips my mouth will praise You.

Notes

Psalms 63:1–11

The king deeply desires God's presence. He experiences God's goodness in everything he does. Despite being tired and troubled by the wicked, the king finds strength in God and praises him. God is his source of life (Psalm 63:3), while the wicked face destruction (63:9).

Psalms 61:1–63:11

In these royal prayers, the psalmist longs for God’s presence. All three psalms concern themselves with the king’s security.

Psalms 51:1–65:13

These psalms of David share a common theme. They reflect on the experience of evil. In Psalm 51, the psalmist admits his wrongdoing and asks for God's forgiveness. Psalms 52–64 express sorrow over specific evils David faced. A song of praise (Psalm 65) brings David's laments to an end.

Theme notes and profiles

David

Parallels

2 Samuel 15:30–37

Glossary

David Fellowship John the Baptist Music Psalms, Book of

Topics

Communion with God: Saints: Have, in Meditation Happiness of Saints in This Life is Abundant and Satisfying Happiness of the Righteous Joy: Unclassified Scriptures Relating To Love of Man for God Meditation: General Scriptures Concerning Praise: should be offered with Joy Praise: should be offered with the Mouth Praise: Unclassified Scriptures Relating To Salvation: Unclassified Scriptures Relating To Seekers: General Scriptures Concerning