Psalms 63:10
Psalms 63:10 in Multiple Translations
They will fall to the power of the sword; they will become a portion for foxes.
They shall fall by the sword: they shall be a portion for foxes.
They shall be given over to the power of the sword: They shall be a portion for foxes.
They will be cut off by the sword; they will be food for foxes.
They will be killed by the sword; they will become food for jackals.
They shall cast him downe with the edge of the sword, and they shall be a portion for foxes.
They cause him to run on the edge of the sword, A portion for foxes they are.
They shall be given over to the power of the sword. They shall be jackal food.
They shall fall by the sword: they shall be a portion for foxes.
And every man was afraid. And they declared the works of God: and understood his doings.
they will be killed in battles [MTY] and their corpses will be eaten by jackals/wild dogs.
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Psalms 63:10 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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וְ/הֵ֗מָּה
לְ֭/שׁוֹאָה
יְבַקְשׁ֣וּ
נַפְשִׁ֑/י
יָ֝בֹ֗אוּ
בְּֽ/תַחְתִּיּ֥וֹת
הָ/אָֽרֶץ
וְ/הֵ֗מָּה
hêm
H1992
they(masc.)
Conj | Pron
לְ֭/שׁוֹאָה
shôwʼ
H7722
ravage
Prep | N-fs
יְבַקְשׁ֣וּ
bâqash
H1245
to seek
V-Piel-Imperf-3mp
נַפְשִׁ֑/י
nephesh
H5315
soul
N-cs | Suff
יָ֝בֹ֗אוּ
bôwʼ
H935
Lebo
V-Qal-Imperf-3mp
בְּֽ/תַחְתִּיּ֥וֹת
tachtîy
H8482
lower
Prep | Adj
הָ/אָֽרֶץ
ʼerets
H776
land
Art | N-cs
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Hebrew Word Reference — Psalms 63:10
וְ/הֵ֗מָּה
hêm
H1992
"they(masc.)"
Conj | Pron
This Hebrew word is used to refer to a group of men, emphasizing that it is specifically them. It is often translated as 'they' or 'them' in the Bible, and appears in books like Exodus and Isaiah.
Definition: they, these, the same, who
Usage: Occurs in 524 OT verses. KJV: it, like, [idiom] (how, so) many (soever, more as) they (be), (the) same, [idiom] so, [idiom] such, their, them, these, they, those, which, who, whom, withal, ye. See also: Genesis 3:7; Deuteronomy 19:17; 2 Kings 1:18.
לְ֭/שׁוֹאָה
shôwʼ
H7722
"ravage"
Prep | N-fs
Devastation or destruction, this word describes a place or thing that has been ruined or laid waste, like the desolate land described in Jeremiah 4:23, or the destruction caused by a storm, as in Psalm 107:25.
Definition: ravage
Usage: Occurs in 12 OT verses. KJV: desolate(-ion), destroy, destruction, storm, wasteness. See also: Job 30:3; Proverbs 1:27; Psalms 35:8.
יְבַקְשׁ֣וּ
bâqash
H1245
"to seek"
V-Piel-Imperf-3mp
This Hebrew verb means to seek or search for something. In Psalm 105:4, it's used to encourage seeking God's face. It's also used in 1 Samuel 28:8 where Saul seeks a medium.
Definition: 1) to seek, require, desire, exact, request 1a) (Piel) 1a1) to seek to find 1a2) to seek to secure 1a3) to seek the face 1a4) to desire, demand 1a5) to require, exact 1a6) to ask, request 1b) (Pual) to be sought
Usage: Occurs in 215 OT verses. KJV: ask, beg, beseech, desire, enquire, get, make inquisition, procure, (make) request, require, seek (for). See also: Genesis 31:39; Esther 7:7; Psalms 4:3.
נַפְשִׁ֑/י
nephesh
H5315
"soul"
N-cs | Suff
The Hebrew word for soul or living being, used in the Bible to describe the essence of a person or animal. It encompasses the ideas of life, breath, and vitality, and is translated as 'soul' or 'creature' in the KJV. This word is central to biblical concepts of humanity and existence.
Definition: 1) soul, self, life, creature, person, appetite, mind, living being, desire, emotion, passion 1a) that which breathes, the breathing substance or being, soul, the inner being of man 1b) living being 1c) living being (with life in the blood) 1d) the man himself, self, person or individual 1e) seat of the appetites 1f) seat of emotions and passions 1g) activity of mind 1g1) uncertain 1h) activity of the will 1h1) uncertain 1i) activity of the character 1i1) uncertain
Usage: Occurs in 683 OT verses. KJV: any, appetite, beast, body, breath, creature, [idiom] dead(-ly), desire, [idiom] (dis-) contented, [idiom] fish, ghost, [phrase] greedy, he, heart(-y), (hath, [idiom] jeopardy of) life ([idiom] in jeopardy), lust, man, me, mind, mortally, one, own, person, pleasure, (her-, him-, my-, thy-) self, them (your) -selves, [phrase] slay, soul, [phrase] tablet, they, thing, ([idiom] she) will, [idiom] would have it. See also: Genesis 1:20; Leviticus 26:43; Judges 18:25.
יָ֝בֹ֗אוּ
bôwʼ
H935
"Lebo"
V-Qal-Imperf-3mp
This verb means to go or come, and is used in many contexts, such as entering a place or approaching someone, as seen in the book of Genesis. It can also mean to abide or apply, and is translated in various ways in the KJV Bible. This term is related to the name Lebo Hamath.
Definition: A shortened name of Lebo Hamath complined withcha.mat (חֲמָת "Hamath" H2574) This name means to go in, enter
Usage: Occurs in 2307 OT verses. KJV: abide, apply, attain, [idiom] be, befall, [phrase] besiege, bring (forth, in, into, to pass), call, carry, [idiom] certainly, (cause, let, thing for) to come (against, in, out, upon, to pass), depart, [idiom] doubtless again, [phrase] eat, [phrase] employ, (cause to) enter (in, into, -tering, -trance, -try), be fallen, fetch, [phrase] follow, get, give, go (down, in, to war), grant, [phrase] have, [idiom] indeed, (in-) vade, lead, lift (up), mention, pull in, put, resort, run (down), send, set, [idiom] (well) stricken (in age), [idiom] surely, take (in), way. See also: Genesis 2:19; Genesis 32:7; Exodus 1:19.
בְּֽ/תַחְתִּיּ֥וֹת
tachtîy
H8482
"lower"
Prep | Adj
Tachtiy means lowermost or the lowest parts, and can also refer to the depths or a pit. It is used figuratively to describe something as low or inferior.
Definition: 1) low, lower, lowest 1a) lowest (as adj) 1b) the lower parts (subst)
Usage: Occurs in 19 OT verses. KJV: low (parts, -er, -er parts, -est), nether (part). See also: Genesis 6:16; Psalms 88:7; Psalms 63:10.
הָ/אָֽרֶץ
ʼerets
H776
"land"
Art | N-cs
The land or earth refers to the soil or ground, and can also mean a country, territory, or region. In the Bible, it is used to describe the earth and its inhabitants, and is often translated as 'land' or 'country'.
Definition: : soil 1) land, earth 1a) earth 1a1) whole earth (as opposed to a part) 1a2) earth (as opposed to heaven) 1a3) earth (inhabitants) 1b) land 1b1) country, territory 1b2) district, region 1b3) tribal territory 1b4) piece of ground 1b5) land of Canaan, Israel 1b6) inhabitants of land 1b7) Sheol, land without return, (under) world 1b8) city (-state) 1c) ground, surface of the earth 1c1) ground 1c2) soil 1d) (in phrases) 1d1) people of the land 1d2) space or distance of country (in measurements of distance) 1d3) level or plain country 1d4) land of the living 1d5) end(s) of the earth 1e) (almost wholly late in usage) 1e1) lands, countries 1e1a) often in contrast to Canaan
Usage: Occurs in 2190 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] common, country, earth, field, ground, land, [idiom] natins, way, [phrase] wilderness, world. See also: Genesis 1:1; Genesis 18:18; Genesis 42:13.
Study Notes — Psalms 63:10
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- Context
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- Psalms 63:10 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Psalms 63:10
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 63:10
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Psalms 63:10
- Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 63:10
- Ellicott's Commentary on Psalms 63:10
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Psalms 63:10
- Cambridge Bible on Psalms 63:10
- Barnes' Notes on Psalms 63:10
- Whedon's Commentary on Psalms 63:10
- Sermons on Psalms 63:10
Context — Thirsting for God
8My soul clings to You; Your right hand upholds me.
9But those who seek my life to destroy it will go into the depths of the earth.
10They will fall to the power of the sword; they will become a portion for foxes.
11But the king will rejoice in God; all who swear by Him will exult, for the mouths of liars will be shut.Cross References
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| 1 | Jeremiah 18:21 | Therefore, hand their children over to famine; pour out the power of the sword upon them. Let their wives become childless and widowed; let their husbands be slain by disease, their young men struck down by the sword in battle. |
| 2 | Ezekiel 35:5 | Because you harbored an ancient hatred and delivered the Israelites over to the sword in the time of their disaster at the final stage of their punishment, |
| 3 | Ezekiel 39:4 | On the mountains of Israel you will fall—you and all your troops and the nations with you. I will give you as food to every kind of ravenous bird and wild beast. |
| 4 | 1 Samuel 26:10 | David added, “As surely as the LORD lives, the LORD Himself will strike him down; either his day will come and he will die, or he will go into battle and perish. |
| 5 | Ezekiel 39:17–20 | And as for you, son of man, this is what the Lord GOD says: Call out to every kind of bird and to every beast of the field: ‘Assemble and come together from all around to the sacrificial feast that I am preparing for you, a great feast on the mountains of Israel. There you will eat flesh and drink blood. You will eat the flesh of the mighty and drink the blood of the princes of the earth as though they were rams, lambs, goats, and bulls—all the fattened animals of Bashan. At the sacrifice I am preparing, you will eat fat until you are gorged and drink blood until you are drunk. And at My table you will eat your fill of horses and riders, of mighty men and warriors of every kind,’ declares the Lord GOD. |
| 6 | Revelation 19:17–18 | Then I saw an angel standing in the sun, and he cried out in a loud voice to all the birds flying overhead, “Come, gather together for the great supper of God, so that you may eat the flesh of kings and commanders and mighty men, of horses and riders, of everyone slave and free, small and great.” |
| 7 | 1 Samuel 31:1–6 | Now the Philistines fought against Israel, and the men of Israel fled before them, and many fell slain on Mount Gilboa. The Philistines followed hard after Saul and his sons, and they killed Saul’s sons Jonathan, Abinadab, and Malchishua. When the battle intensified against Saul, the archers overtook him and wounded him critically. Then Saul said to his armor-bearer, “Draw your sword and run it through me, or these uncircumcised men will come and run me through and torture me!” But his armor-bearer was terrified and refused to do it. So Saul took his own sword and fell on it. When his armor-bearer saw that Saul was dead, he too fell on his own sword and died with him. So Saul, his three sons, his armor-bearer, and all his men died together that same day. |
| 8 | Song of Solomon 2:15 | Catch for us the foxes— the little foxes that ruin the vineyards— for our vineyards are in bloom. |
Psalms 63:10 Summary
Psalms 63:10 tells us that those who try to hurt God's people will ultimately be defeated and destroyed, like animals being eaten by foxes. This is a reminder that God is in control and will take care of those who trust in Him, as seen in Psalms 37:3-4. We can have confidence in God's justice and sovereignty, even when things seem scary or uncertain, because He promises to uphold and protect us (Psalms 63:8). By trusting in God, we can avoid seeking revenge or trying to handle our enemies ourselves, and instead let God deal with them in His own time and way.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does it mean to 'fall to the power of the sword' in Psalms 63:10?
This phrase means to be defeated or overpowered by one's enemies, often resulting in physical harm or death, as seen in other Bible verses like Jeremiah 42:16 and Ezekiel 11:8.
Why will the enemies of God become 'a portion for foxes'?
This phrase is a metaphor for being utterly destroyed and left without a legacy, much like the bodies of the wicked in Jeremiah 7:33, where they become food for birds and beasts.
Is this verse promoting violence or revenge?
No, this verse is a declaration of God's justice and the ultimate fate of those who oppose Him, as seen in Psalms 37:1-2, where the righteous are called to trust in God's sovereignty rather than seeking revenge.
How does this verse relate to the overall message of Psalms 63?
This verse serves as a contrast to the psalmist's declaration of trust in God, highlighting the difference between those who seek God and those who seek to destroy the righteous, as seen in Psalms 63:8-9.
Reflection Questions
- What are some ways I can trust in God's sovereignty, even when faced with opposition or persecution?
- How does the promise of God's justice affect my attitude towards those who seek to harm me?
- In what ways can I declare my trust in God, like the psalmist in Psalms 63:8, and what are the benefits of doing so?
- What are some 'foxes' in my life that I need to let God deal with, rather than trying to handle them myself?
Gill's Exposition on Psalms 63:10
They shall fall by the sword,.... As Saul, his sons, and mighty men, did, 1 Samuel 31:4; or, "they shall make him pour out" (u); that is, his blood, "by the hands" or "[means] of the sword"; meaning
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 63:10
When I remember thee upon my bed, and meditate on thee in the night watches. -Second strophe.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Psalms 63:10
They shall fall by the sword, i.e. die in battle, as David foretold, , and as was accomplished in Saul and his followers, who were David’ s greatest enemies, 1 Samuel 31. They shall be a portion for foxes; their carcasses shall be unburied upon the earth, and thereby become a prey to wild and ravenous creatures, and especially to foxes, which were in those parts in great abundance and which did and do feed not only upon fruits, , but also upon flesh, as experience showeth. Besides, some very learned men think that the word rendered foxes is more general, and comprehends, besides foxes, another sort of creatures, like unto them called thoes, which were very numerous in this country; of which See Poole "".
Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 63:10
Psalms 63:10 They shall fall by the sword: they shall be a portion for foxes.Ver. 10. They shall fall by the sword] Heb. They shall make him run out (like water) by the hand of the sword. A plain prophecy of Saul’ s death, and the manner of it. See alike phrase Jeremiah 18:21 Ezekiel 35:5. They shall be a portion for foxes] Or for any other "beasts of prey"; they shall not have the honour of burial, but lie above ground, to be devoured by beasts and birds. See this fulfilled upon Saul’ s complices, 1 Samuel 31:1-13, and the antichristian rout, Revelation 19:21.
Ellicott's Commentary on Psalms 63:10
(10) Shall fall.—See margin. But more literally, they shall pour him on to the hands of the sword, where the suffix him is collective of the enemy, and the meaning is, “they shall be given over to the power of the sword.” (Comp. Jeremiah 18:21; Ezekiel 35:5.) Foxes . . .—Rather, jackals. Heb., shualîm. (See Note, Son 2:15.)
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Psalms 63:10
Verse 10. They shall fall by the sword] They shall be poured out by the hand of the sword, Heb. That is, their life's blood shall be shed either in war, or by the hand of justice. They shall be a portion for foxes.] They shall be left unburied, and the jackals shall feed upon their dead bodies. Or, being all cut off by utter destruction, their inheritance shall be left for the wild beasts. That which was their portion shall shortly be the portion of the wild beasts of the forest. If he here refers to the destruction of the Babylonians, the prediction has been literally fulfilled. Where ancient Babylon stood, as far as it can be ascertained, is now the hold of dangerous reptiles and ferocious beasts. The jackal, or chokal, is a very ravenous beast, and fond of human flesh. It devours dead bodies, steals infants out of the lap of their mothers, devours alive the sick who are left by the side of the Ganges, and even in the streets of Calcutta has been known to eat persons who were in a state of intoxication.
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Cambridge Bible on Psalms 63:10
10, 11. While his enemies come to an ignominious end, the king emerges from the struggle, triumphant over all opposition.
Barnes' Notes on Psalms 63:10
They shall fall by the sword - Margin, They shall make him run out like water by the hands of the sword.
Whedon's Commentary on Psalms 63:10
10. Sword… foxes—Denoting that they should die violent deaths, and, being unhonoured with a burial, their carcasses would become food for carrion eaters, a punishment and dishonour of no ordinary grade.
Sermons on Psalms 63:10
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Blood on the Moon by David Davis | This sermon delves into the spiritual battle in the Middle East, contrasting the shedding of blood in the region with the sacrificial blood of Jesus. It emphasizes the need for a f |
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(The Church in the Last Days) 12 - the Harlot Church by Milton Green | In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of following the Word of God rather than the traditions of men. He encourages listeners to listen to the entire series of tape |
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The End of Time by Chuck Smith | This sermon delves into the prophecies of the end times as outlined in the book of Daniel and other biblical passages. It discusses the events leading up to the establishment of Go |
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(Second Coming of Christ) 10 the Supper of the Great God by Aeron Morgan | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of heeding the warnings of the Word of God. He warns that a fearful day is coming, known as the Armageddon, where there will |
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The Mighty Conqueror by Robert Murray M'Cheyne | Robert Murray M'Cheyne emphasizes the ultimate authority of Christ as the King of kings and Lord of lords, highlighting the final conflict between Christ and the world regarding Hi |
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The Nations the Enemies of Israel-Their Final Opposition to Jerusalem Followed by Judgment Upon Them by Arno Clemens Gaebelein | Arno Clemens Gaebelein preaches about the distinction between the nation of Israel and the nations, highlighting God's chosen people and the disobedience of Israel leading to the d |
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Speak to the Foxes by Carter Conlon | This sermon emphasizes the importance of addressing the 'little foxes' in our lives that can hinder our testimony for Christ. It highlights the need to deal with small compromises, |