Psalms 63

Psalms 63:1

Title. A Psalm. Hebrew. mizmor. App-65.

when, &c. See 1 Samuel 22:5; 1 Samuel 23:14-16.

My soul = I myself. Hebrew. nephesh.

longeth = fainteth. Occurs nowhere else.

In. Some codices, with Syriac, read “like”.

thirsty = weary.

Psalms 63:3

lovingkindness = grace.

praise = commend, or extol. Hebrew. ahabah; used only by David and Solomon.

Psalms 63:6

And. Supply Ellipsis by reading “[I will] meditate”.

Psalms 63:7

wings. Figure of speech Anthropopatheia. App-6.

rejoice: or, rest.

Psalms 63:8

followeth. Supply Ellipsis by reading “[cleaveth to and] followeth”.

hard = close.

hand. Figure of speech Anthropopatheia.

Psalms 63:9

to destroy it. As Ahithophel did (2 Samuel 17:1-3).

the lower parts: i.e. to Sheol.

Psalms 63:10

foxes = jackals.

Psalms 63:11

To the chief Musician. See App-64.