Bible Commentary

Because thou hast been my help, therefore in the shadow of thy wings will I rejoice. Because thou hast been my help – Because thou hast interposed to defend me in danger. The idea is, that he had experienced the divine interposition in times of danger, and that this was a reason why he should … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Psalms 63:7”

When I remember thee upon my bed, [and] meditate on thee in the [night] watches. 6. The A.V. connects this verse with Psa 63:5, but the absence of and in the second clause makes it preferable to connect it with Psa 63:7, thus: When I remember thee upon my bed, I meditate on thee in … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Psalms 63:6”

My soul shall be satisfied as [with] marrow and fatness; and my mouth shall praise [thee] with joyful lips: 5. God feeds the hungry soul with rich and bountiful food (Deu 32:14; Psa 22:26; Psa 23:5; Psa 36:8; Isa 25:6; Isa 55:2; Jer 31:14). Though the language may be derived from the sacrificial feasts, it … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Psalms 63:5”

Thus will I bless thee while I live: I will lift up my hands in thy name. 4. Thus ] So, as in Psa 63:2: cp. Psa 61:8: so fervently; in such a spirit of loving gratitude. while I live ] Cp. Psa 104:33; Psa 146:2. I will lift up my hands ] The attitude … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Psalms 63:4”

Because thy lovingkindness [is] better than life, my lips shall praise thee. 3. Because thy lovingkindness &c.] R.V. renders, For thy lovingkindness &c., a further reason for the longing of Psa 63:1. But it is best to retain the rendering of the A.V. He has waited to see God’s power and glory, yet after all … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Psalms 63:3”

To see thy power and thy glory, so [as] I have seen thee in the sanctuary. 2. The A.V. transposes the clauses of this verse in a way which cannot be justified. Render: In such wise have I gazed upon thee in the sanctuary, To see thy strength and thy glory. In such wise (‘so’) … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Psalms 63:2”

A Psalm of David, when he was in the wilderness of Judah. O 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; 1. O God, thou art my God ] Elohim, thou art my … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Psalms 63:1”

Also unto thee, O Lord, [belongeth] mercy: for thou renderest to every man according to his work. Also unto thee, O Lord, belongeth mercy – Power, indeed, belongs to God Psa 62:11; but this is an attribute to be feared, and while, in one respect, it will inspire confidence, or while it gives us the … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Psalms 62:12”

God hath spoken once; twice have I heard this; that power [belongeth] unto God. 11, 12. Once, yea twice, i.e. repeatedly (Job 33:14; Job 40:5) has God spoken and the Psalmist heard (Psa 85:8) the double truth which supplies the answer to such temptations; That strength belongeth unto God, And that unto thee, O Lord, … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Psalms 62:11”

Trust not in oppression, and become not vain in robbery: if riches increase, set not your heart [upon them]. 10. The first two lines (cp. Psa 62:9 a, 11 a, b) are a rhythmical division of what is logically one sentence: put not vain trust in oppression and robbery.’ Do not rely, for you will … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Psalms 62:10”