Psalms 63 Thirsting for God in the Desert

The historical occasion referred to by the title was probably during absalom's rebellion (compare 2sa 15:23, 28; 16:2). David expresses an earnest desire for God's favor, and a confident expectation of realizing it in his deliverance and the ruin of his enemies

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early... seek thee — earnestly (Isa 26:9). The figurative terms — dry and thirsty — literally, "weary," denoting moral destitution, suited his outward circumstances. soul — and — flesh — the whole man (Ps 16:9, 10).

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The special object of desire was God's perfections as displayed in his worship (Ps 27:4).

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Experiencing God's mercy, which exceeds all the blessings of life, his lips will be opened for his praise (Ps 51:15).

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Thus — literally, "Truly." will I bless — praise Thee (Ps 34:1). lift up my hands — in worship (compare Ps 28:2). in thy name — in praise of Thy perfections.

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Full spiritual blessings satisfy his desires, and acts of praise fill his thoughts and time.

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night — as well as day. Past favors assure him of future, and hence he presses earnestly near to God, whose power sustains him (Ps 17:8; 60:5).

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those... to destroy it — or literally, "to ruin," or, "for ruin"; that is, such as seek to injure me (are) for ruin, appointed to it (compare Ps 35:8). shall go... earth — into the grave, or, to death; as their bodies are represented as a portion for —

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foxes — literally, "jackals."

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the king — that is, David himself, and all who reverence God, "shall share a glorious part," while treacherous foes shall be for ever silenced (Ps 62:4).