Psalms 63:4. I will lift up my hands in thy name— i.e. "I will, in the most solemn manner, pay my adorations to thee, and render thee most grateful acknowledgments for thy benefits, as the only living and true God." read more
4. Thus—literally, "Truly." will I bless—praise Thee (Psalms 34:1). lift up my hands—in worship (compare Psalms 28:2). in thy name—in praise of Thy perfections. read more
Psalms 63King David wrote this individual lament psalm when he was in the wilderness of Judah away from the ark and the place of formal worship (2 Samuel 15:25). This could have been when he was fleeing from Saul (1 Samuel 23) or from Absalom (2 Samuel 15:13-30). [Note: Kirkpatrick, pp. 352-53.] The theme of trust, which Psalms 61, 62 emphasize, reaches a climax in Psalms 63. Even though David was miles away from the ark, he still worshipped God."There may be other psalms that equal this... read more
David’s thirst for God found relief as he praised Him. He considered the Lord’s loyal love even better than life itself. God’s love nourished and refreshed David more than the water he needed. Lifting up the hands toward God was a gesture of prayer (cf. Psalms 28:2; Lamentations 2:19) or respect (cf. Psalms 119:48). read more
2. David’s satisfaction with God 63:3-8 read more
Title.—A Psalm of David, when he was in the wilderness of Judah.The writer of this Ps. is a king (Psalms 63:11), who is at a distance from the sanctuary, and in danger from eager foes. If the title be correct it must refer, not to David’s earlier experiences in the reign of Saul (1 Samuel 22:5), but to the time when his flight from Absalom led him through the wilderness of Judah, between Jerusalem and the Jordan (2 Samuel 15:23-28). His longing for God’s presence (Psalms 63:1-2) passes into... read more
The Cry of the Heart for God Psalms 63:1 When I saw his hands wandering over the counterpane, and he picked at the threads, and his features were drawn as sharp as a needle, I knew there was only one way for him; and then he cried out suddenly: 'God! God! God!' Now I, to comfort the gentleman, told him I hoped there was no need to think of God just then; and so he died. Probably many of you recognize these words. They are put into the mouth of a bad woman by Shakespeare a bad woman who saw a... read more
Psalms 63:1-11IF the psalmist is allowed to speak, he gives many details of his circumstances in his song. He is in a waterless and weary land, excluded from the sanctuary, followed by enemies seeking his life. He expects a fight, in which they are to fall by the sword, and apparently their defeat is to lead to his restoration to his kingdom.These characteristics converge on David. Cheyne has endeavoured to show that they fit the faithful Jews in the Maccabean period, and that the "king" in... read more
Psalms 63:0 Heart Longings 1. To see Thy power and glory (Psalms 63:1-4 ) 2. Satisfied longings (Psalms 63:5-11 ) A Psalm of David when he was an outcast in the wilderness of Judah. Thus it fits in well with the outcast remnant, thirsting after God, longing to see His power and His glory displayed. And these longings are created in their hearts by the Holy Spirit, as in our hearts also. These longings will be satisfied in the coming day of His manifestation, when His people shall praise... read more
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Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Psalms 63:1-11
Psalms 61-64 Longing for GodFar from home, weary, depressed and in danger, David seeks refuge and refreshment with God. He trusts that God will bring him safely back to Jerusalem and give him the strength to carry out his promise to lead God’s people in God’s ways (61:1-5). The people with him add their support to his request (6-7), and David responds that he will always remain faithful to his task (8).God alone is the strength of David’s assurance (62:1-2). David’s enemies think they can ruin... read more