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Psalm 63:5-6 KJV
Psalms · chapter 63 · verses 5–6
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.Psalm 63:5-6 · King James Version
Psalm 63:5-6 in context
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.
8My soul followeth hard after thee: thy right hand upholdeth me.
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Key words (Strong's)
- satisfiedsâbaʻto sateH7646 →
- rememberzâkarproperly, to markH2142 →
- meditatehâgâhto murmurH1897 →
- fatnessdeshenthe fatH1880 →
- marrowchelebfat, whether literally or figurativelyH2459 →
- praisehâlalto be clearH1984 →
- joyfulrᵉnânâha shoutH7445 →
- mouthpehthe mouth , whether literal or figurativeH6310 →
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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