Psalm 63
Sons Of Korah Lyrics


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1 O God, you are my God,
earnestly I seek you;
my soul thirsts for you,
my body longs for you,
in a dry and weary land
where there is no water.

2 I have seen you in the sanctuary
and beheld your power and your glory.
3 Because your love is better than life,
my lips will glorify you.
4 I will praise you as long as I live,
and in your name I will lift up my hands.
5 My soul will be satisfied as with the richest of foods;
with singing lips my mouth will praise you.

6 On my bed I remember you;
I think of you through the watches of the night.
7 Because you are my help,
I sing in the shadow of your wings.
8 My soul clings to you;
your right hand upholds me.

9 They who seek my life will be destroyed;
they will go down to the depths of the earth.
10 They will be given over to the sword
and become food for jackals.

11 But the king will rejoice in God;




all who swear by God's name will praise him,
while the mouths of liars will be silenced.

Overall Meaning

Psalm 63 is a deeply personal prayer from the psalmist, expressing his utter dependence on God for sustenance and salvation. It opens with the psalmist's declaration that God is his God, and he seeks Him earnestly, with a thirst that cannot be quenched. The metaphor of a dry and weary land without water emphasizes the depth of the psalmist's longing for God, in a place where survival is impossible without water.


The psalmist goes on to recall his experience of God's power and glory in the sanctuary, and in light of the goodness of God's love, he commits himself to praising God for the rest of his life. He celebrates the satisfaction of his soul, which is nourished and filled like food, and the song on his lips which praises God with joy. The intimacy of his relationship with God is further revealed in the midnight hours when he recalls his connection to God, and his confidence in God's help, which he describes as the shadow of His wings. The psalmist's dependence on God is unshakable and he clings to Him as a source of strength and security.


The psalm ends with an expression of hope in God's justice, as the enemies of the psalmist are defeated and the king rejoices in God's name. Those who swear by God's name will praise Him, and the mouths of liars will be silenced. In this way, the psalmist affirms his faith in God's power to protect and defend him against his enemies.


Line by Line Meaning

O God, you are my God,
God, you are my creator and my protector, the one I worship and trust above all else.


earnestly I seek you;
I search for you with all my heart and soul, longing to be closer to you.


my soul thirsts for you,
My innermost being craves a deeper relationship with you, as if I am parched in a desert without water.


my body longs for you,
My physical being yearns for your presence, as if I am in a dry and weary land without sustenance.


in a dry and weary land where there is no water.
Life feels desolate and barren without you, and I am lost without your guidance and grace.


I have seen you in the sanctuary
I have experienced your divine presence and power in the holy place of worship.


and beheld your power and your glory.
I have witnessed your majesty and might, and it fills me with awe and reverence.


Because your love is better than life,
Your unconditional, unfailing love is more valuable and precious to me than my very existence.


my lips will glorify you.
I will lift up your name and honor you with my words and actions, giving you praise and adoration.


I will praise you as long as I live,
Throughout my entire life, I will sing your praises and give you thanks and reverence.


and in your name I will lift up my hands.
I will express my devotion and surrender to you through the physical act of lifting my hands in worship.


My soul will be satisfied as with the richest of foods;
You, God, satisfy my deepest hunger and thirst with your goodness and love, as if I am feasting on the richest of delicacies.


with singing lips my mouth will praise you.
My joy and gratitude will overflow, and I will sing your praises with every breath and every word.


On my bed I remember you;
Even in my rest and solitude, my thoughts turn to you, meditating on your goodness and grace.


I think of you through the watches of the night.
In the quiet darkness of night, my heart and mind are fixed on you, seeking your comfort and peace.


Because you are my help,
You, God, are my source of strength and hope, my ever-present aid and support.


I sing in the shadow of your wings.
Under the shelter of your loving protection, I find refuge and comfort, and I sing praises to you.


My soul clings to you;
My very being holds tightly to you, knowing that you are my rock and my salvation.


your right hand upholds me.
Your strong and steady hand sustains me, lifting me up and carrying me through life's struggles.


They who seek my life will be destroyed;
Those who seek to harm me will face judgment and retribution, for you, God, are my defender and protector.


they will go down to the depths of the earth.
They will be cast down and destroyed, never to rise again, for you, God, are my avenger and judge.


They will be given over to the sword
Those who seek to harm me will face violent and deadly consequences due to their own actions.


and become food for jackals.
Their fate will be to become prey for scavengers, a warning to those who would dare to come against me.


But the king will rejoice in God;
Even those in positions of great power and authority will find joy and fulfillment in their relationship with you, God.


all who swear by God's name will praise him,
Everyone who calls upon your name and acknowledges your sovereignty will give you honor and worship.


while the mouths of liars will be silenced.
Those who speak falsehoods and deceit will be exposed and silenced, for you, God, are the source of truth and righteousness.




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Comments from YouTube:

Glenn Ambort

Wonderful rendition of this powerful psalm by King David! I can see why God called him a man after my own heart. His repentance after taking Bathsheba unto himself and murdering Uriah are models of what God seeks from me, and I can learn from David! He will be my King under God in the coming world!

Jacqui Lawrence

Praise God, our strong tower. Who can compare with Him. Thank you God the Father for your love in sending our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ to die for our sins.

Fatiha

Psaumes 63
1 Oh DIEU ! Tu Es mon DIEU, je te cherche; Mon âme a soif de Toi, mon corps soupire après Toi, Dans une terre aride, desséchée, sans eau.


2 Ainsi je te contemple dans le sanctuaire, Pour voir ta puissance et ta gloire.

3 Car Ta bonté vaut mieux que la vie: Mes lèvres célèbrent tes louanges.

4 Je te bénirai donc toute ma vie, J'élèverai mes mains en TON NOM.

5 Mon âme sera rassasiée comme de mets gras et succulents, Et, avec des cris de joie sur les lèvres, ma bouche te célébrera.

6 Lorsque je pense à Toi sur ma couche, Je médite sur Toi pendant les veilles de la nuit.

7 Car Tu Es mon secours, Et je suis dans l'allégresse à l'ombre de tes ailes.

8 Mon âme est attachée à Toi; Ta droite me soutient.

9 Mais ceux qui cherchent à m'ôter la vie Iront dans les profondeurs de la terre;

10 Ils seront livrés au glaive, Ils seront la proie des chacals.

11 Et le roi se réjouira en DIEU; Quiconque jure par LUI s'en glorifiera, Car la bouche des menteurs sera fermée.

donald duck

why isnt this on spotify?

Irana Lourenco

🙏❤

Math Blaster

Who is like the God who is Mighty to save... Praise HIM, and show your love for HIM through obedience with the understanding that our salvation is because of HIM, and through the ONE who came in physical form in order to save those who believe on the Son of God...

Harbans Singh

God fulfills all my needs in all kinds of dearths.

Maureen Lockridge

LOVING THIS....SOOOOOO💖😇💖..MUCH..PSA.63..MU FAVORITE PSALMS...SET to Music.
.BLESS.YOU, SONS OF KORAH💖😇💖...THX