Psalm 63:3-5 KJV

Psalms · chapter 63 · verses 3–5

³Because thy lovingkindness is better than life, my lips shall praise thee. ⁴Thus will I bless thee while I live: I will lift up my hands in thy name. ⁵My soul shall be satisfied as with marrow and fatness; and my mouth shall praise thee with joyful lips:Psalm 63:3-5 · King James Version

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Psalm 63:3-5 in context

1O God, thou art my God; early will I seek thee: my soul thirsteth for thee, my flesh longeth for thee in a dry and thirsty land, where no water is;

2To see thy power and thy glory, so as I have seen thee in the sanctuary.

3Because thy lovingkindness is better than life, my lips shall praise thee.

4Thus will I bless thee while I live: I will lift up my hands in thy name.

5My soul shall be satisfied as with marrow and fatness; and my mouth shall praise thee with joyful lips:

6When I remember thee upon my bed, and meditate on thee in the night watches.

7Because thou hast been my help, therefore in the shadow of thy wings will I rejoice.

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Commentary

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 express his joy and satisfaction in having found him. Faithful prayers may quickly be turned into joyful praises, if it be not our own fault.

— Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary on verses 3-6

Cross references

Key words (Strong's)

lovingkindnesschêçêdkindnessH2617 →
satisfiedsâbaʻto sateH7646 →
fatnessdeshenthe fatH1880 →
betterṭôwbgood in the widest senseH2896 →
marrowchelebfat, whether literally or figurativelyH2459 →
praisehâlalto be clearH1984 →
joyfulrᵉnânâha shoutH7445 →
blessbârakto kneelH1288 →

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Bible verses about Worship & Praise

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