Psalms 63:5
Psalms 63:5 in Multiple Translations
My soul is satisfied as with the richest of foods; with joyful lips my mouth will praise You.
My soul shall be satisfied as with marrow and fatness; and my mouth shall praise thee with joyful lips:
My soul shall be satisfied as with marrow and fatness; And my mouth shall praise thee with joyful lips;
My soul will be comforted, as with good food; and my mouth will give you praise with songs of joy;
You satisfy me more than the richest food; I will praise you with joyful songs.
My soule shalbe satisfied, as with marowe and fatnesse, and my mouth shall praise thee with ioyfull lippes,
As [with] milk and fatness is my soul satisfied, And [with] singing lips doth my mouth praise.
My soul shall be satisfied as with the richest food. My mouth shall praise you with joyful lips,
My soul shall be satisfied as with marrow and fatness; and my mouth shall praise thee with joyful lips:
To shoot in secret the undefiled.
Knowing you satisfies me more than [IDM, MET] my eating a very big feast, so I will praise you while I sing [MTY] joyful songs.
Berean Amplified Bible — Psalms 63:5
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Psalms 63:5 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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כֵּ֣ן
אֲבָרֶכְ/ךָ֣
בְ/חַיָּ֑/י
בְּ֝/שִׁמְ/ךָ
אֶשָּׂ֥א
כַפָּֽ/י
כֵּ֣ן
kên
H3651
right
Part
אֲבָרֶכְ/ךָ֣
bârak
H1288
to bless
V-Piel-Imperf-1cs | Suff
בְ/חַיָּ֑/י
chay
H2416
alive
Prep | N-mp | Suff
בְּ֝/שִׁמְ/ךָ
shêm
H8034
name
Prep | N-ms | Suff
אֶשָּׂ֥א
nâsâʼ
H5375
to lift
V-Qal-Imperf-1cs
כַפָּֽ/י
kaph
H3709
palm
N-fd | Suff
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Hebrew Word Reference — Psalms 63:5
כֵּ֣ן
kên
H3651
"right"
Part
In the Bible, this Hebrew word means 'so' or 'thus', often used to show agreement or confirmation, like in the book of Genesis. It can also mean 'rightly' or 'justly', as in doing something the correct way. It appears in various forms throughout the Old Testament.
Definition: adv adj 1) right, just, honest, true, veritable 1a) right, just, honest 1b) correct 1c) true, veritable
Usage: Occurs in 737 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] after that (this, -ward, -wards), as... as, [phrase] (for-) asmuch as yet, [phrase] be (for which) cause, [phrase] following, howbeit, in (the) like (manner, -wise), [idiom] the more, right, (even) so, state, straightway, such (thing), surely, [phrase] there (where) -fore, this, thus, true, well, [idiom] you. See also: Genesis 1:7; Exodus 37:19; Judges 7:17.
אֲבָרֶכְ/ךָ֣
bârak
H1288
"to bless"
V-Piel-Imperf-1cs | Suff
To bless means to praise or honor God, often by kneeling in worship. In the Bible, people bless God and God blesses people, showing favor and care for them, as seen in the story of Abraham and his descendants.
Definition: 1) to bless, kneel 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to kneel 1a2) to bless 1b) (Niphal) to be blessed, bless oneself 1c) (Piel) to bless 1d) (Pual) to be blessed, be adored 1e) (Hiphil) to cause to kneel 1f) (Hithpael) to bless oneself 2) (TWOT) to praise, salute, curse Aramaic equivalent: be.rakh (בְּרַךְ "to bless" H1289)
Usage: Occurs in 289 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] abundantly, [idiom] altogether, [idiom] at all, blaspheme, bless, congratulate, curse, [idiom] greatly, [idiom] indeed, kneel (down), praise, salute, [idiom] still, thank. See also: Genesis 1:22; Deuteronomy 24:19; Job 2:9.
בְ/חַיָּ֑/י
chay
H2416
"alive"
Prep | N-mp | Suff
In the Bible, this word means life or being alive. It can refer to physical life, like in Genesis 1:20, or spiritual life, like in Psalm 30:5.
Definition: adj 1) living, alive 1a) green (of vegetation) 1b) flowing, fresh (of water) 1c) lively, active (of man) 1d) reviving (of the springtime) Aramaic equivalent: chay (חַי "living" H2417)
Usage: Occurs in 450 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] age, alive, appetite, (wild) beast, company, congregation, life(-time), live(-ly), living (creature, thing), maintenance, [phrase] merry, multitude, [phrase] (be) old, quick, raw, running, springing, troop. See also: Genesis 1:20; Deuteronomy 4:9; 2 Kings 5:16.
בְּ֝/שִׁמְ/ךָ
shêm
H8034
"name"
Prep | N-ms | Suff
In the Bible, a name represents a person's identity, honor, and character, like God's name symbolizing His power and authority. It appears in Genesis and other books, often referring to God's name or a person's reputation. This concept is central to understanding biblical identity.
Definition: 1) name 1a) name 1b) reputation, fame, glory 1c) the Name (as designation of God) 1d) memorial, monument Aramaic equivalent: shum (שֻׁם "name" H8036)
Usage: Occurs in 771 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] base, (in-) fame(-ous), named(-d), renown, report. See also: Genesis 2:11; Exodus 3:15; Deuteronomy 16:6.
אֶשָּׂ֥א
nâsâʼ
H5375
"to lift"
V-Qal-Imperf-1cs
In the Bible, this Hebrew word means to lift or raise something, and it's used in many ways, like lifting a burden or raising someone's status. It appears in books like Genesis and Isaiah, often talking about God lifting people up. It's about supporting or carrying something or someone.
Definition: : raise/take_up 1) to lift, bear up, carry, take 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to lift, lift up 1a2) to bear, carry, support, sustain, endure 1a3) to take, take away, carry off, forgive 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to be lifted up, be exalted 1b2) to lift oneself up, rise up 1b3) to be borne, be carried 1b4) to be taken away, be carried off, be swept away 1c) (Piel) 1c1) to lift up, exalt, support, aid, assist 1c2) to desire, long (fig.) 1c3) to carry, bear continuously 1c4) to take, take away 1d) (Hithpael) to lift oneself up, exalt oneself 1e) (Hiphil) 1e1) to cause one to bear (iniquity) 1e2) to cause to bring, have brought
Usage: Occurs in 609 OT verses. KJV: accept, advance, arise, (able to, (armor), suffer to) bear(-er, up), bring (forth), burn, carry (away), cast, contain, desire, ease, exact, exalt (self), extol, fetch, forgive, furnish, further, give, go on, help, high, hold up, honorable ([phrase] man), lade, lay, lift (self) up, lofty, marry, magnify, [idiom] needs, obtain, pardon, raise (up), receive, regard, respect, set (up), spare, stir up, [phrase] swear, take (away, up), [idiom] utterly, wear, yield. See also: Genesis 4:13; Numbers 4:2; 1 Samuel 14:3.
כַפָּֽ/י
kaph
H3709
"palm"
N-fd | Suff
In the Bible, this word refers to the palm of the hand, like in Exodus 29 where it describes the priest's hands being filled with offerings. It can also symbolize power or strength, like in Psalm 16. It's about the hand or its shape.
Definition: : palm/hand 1) palm, hand, sole, palm of the hand, hollow or flat of the hand 1a) palm, hollow or flat of the hand 1b) power 1c) sole (of the foot) 1d) hollow, objects, bending objects, bent objects 1d1) of thigh-joint 1d2) pan, vessel (as hollow) 1d3) hollow (of sling) 1d4) hand-shaped branches or fronds (of palm trees) 1d5) handles (as bent)
Usage: Occurs in 180 OT verses. KJV: branch, [phrase] foot, hand((-ful), -dle, (-led)), hollow, middle, palm, paw, power, sole, spoon. See also: Genesis 8:9; 2 Chronicles 6:13; Psalms 7:4.
Study Notes — Psalms 63:5
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- Context
- Cross References
- Psalms 63:5 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Psalms 63:5
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 63:5
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Psalms 63:5
- Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 63:5
- Ellicott's Commentary on Psalms 63:5
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Psalms 63:5
- Cambridge Bible on Psalms 63:5
- Barnes' Notes on Psalms 63:5
- Whedon's Commentary on Psalms 63:5
- Sermons on Psalms 63:5
Context — Thirsting for God
3Because Your loving devotion is better than life, my lips will glorify You.
4So I will bless You as long as I live; in Your name I will lift my hands.
5My soul is satisfied as with the richest of foods; with joyful lips my mouth will praise You.
6When I remember You on my bed, I think of You through the watches of the night. 7For You are my help; I will sing for joy in the shadow of Your wings.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Psalms 36:7–9 | How precious is Your loving devotion, O God, that the children of men take refuge in the shadow of Your wings! They feast on the abundance of Your house, and You give them drink from Your river of delights. For with You is the fountain of life; in Your light we see light. |
| 2 | Isaiah 25:6 | On this mountain the LORD of Hosts will prepare a banquet for all the peoples, a feast of aged wine, of choice meat, of finely aged wine. |
| 3 | Ezra 3:11–13 | And they sang responsively with praise and thanksgiving to the LORD: “For He is good; for His loving devotion to Israel endures forever.” Then all the people gave a great shout of praise to the LORD, because the foundation of the house of the LORD had been laid. But many of the older priests, Levites, and family heads who had seen the first temple wept loudly when they saw the foundation of this temple. Still, many others shouted joyfully. The people could not distinguish the shouts of joy from the sound of weeping, because the people were making so much noise. And the sound was heard from afar. |
| 4 | Psalms 17:15 | As for me, I will behold Your face in righteousness; when I awake, I will be satisfied in Your presence. |
| 5 | Psalms 43:4 | Then I will go to the altar of God, to God, my greatest joy. I will praise You with the harp, O God, my God. |
| 6 | Psalms 71:23 | When I sing praise to You my lips will shout for joy, along with my soul, which You have redeemed. |
| 7 | Revelation 19:5–7 | Then a voice came from the throne, saying: “Praise our God, all you who serve Him, and those who fear Him, small and great alike!” And I heard a sound like the roar of a great multitude, like the rushing of many waters, and like a mighty rumbling of thunder, crying out: “Hallelujah! For the Lord our God the Almighty reigns. Let us rejoice and be glad and give Him the glory. For the marriage of the Lamb has come, and His bride has made herself ready. |
| 8 | Psalms 135:3 | Hallelujah, for the LORD is good; sing praises to His name, for it is lovely. |
| 9 | Psalms 118:14–15 | The LORD is my strength and my song, and He has become my salvation. Shouts of joy and salvation resound in the tents of the righteous: “The right hand of the LORD performs with valor! |
| 10 | Psalms 65:4 | Blessed is the one You choose and bring near to dwell in Your courts! We are filled with the goodness of Your house, the holiness of Your temple. |
Psalms 63:5 Summary
[This verse means that when we know and love God, our deepest longings are met and we feel completely satisfied, like we've eaten the best meal ever. It's like our hearts are full and happy, and we can't help but praise God with joyful lips. This is similar to what Jesus says in John 6:35, 'I am the bread of life; whoever comes to me shall not hunger, and whoever believes in me shall never thirst.' As we seek to know and love God more, we can experience this kind of satisfaction and joy, and our response will be to praise Him with all our heart.]
Frequently Asked Questions
What does it mean for the soul to be satisfied as with the richest of foods?
This phrase suggests that the psalmist's deepest longings are being met in their relationship with God, much like how our physical hunger is satisfied with rich and nourishing food, as seen in Psalm 107:9 where it says, 'For He satisfies the thirsty soul and fills the hungry soul with good things.'
How can I experience this kind of satisfaction in my own life?
To experience this kind of satisfaction, we must cultivate a deep and intimate relationship with God, seeking Him above all else, as encouraged in Matthew 6:33 which says, 'But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things will be added to you.'
What role does joyful praise play in this verse?
Joyful praise is the natural response to the satisfaction of our souls, as seen in this verse where the psalmist says, 'with joyful lips my mouth will praise You', reflecting the idea that our worship should be a heartfelt and joyful expression of our love for God, as also seen in Psalm 100:1-2.
How does this verse relate to our daily lives?
This verse reminds us that our satisfaction and joy come from God, not from the things of this world, and so we should seek to cultivate a sense of dependence on Him and a heart of praise, as encouraged in Colossians 3:16-17 where it talks about letting the word of Christ dwell in us and overflowing with thankfulness.
Reflection Questions
- What are some things in my life that I am seeking satisfaction from, and how do they compare to the satisfaction that comes from God?
- How can I cultivate a deeper sense of joy and praise in my daily life, even in the midst of challenges and difficulties?
- What are some ways that I can express my gratitude and love for God, and how can I make praise a more regular part of my daily routine?
- In what ways do I sense that my soul is not satisfied, and what steps can I take to seek satisfaction in God?
Gill's Exposition on Psalms 63:5
My soul shall be satisfied as [with] marrow and fatness,.... When he should return to the house of the Lord, and partake of the provisions of it, called the fatness of his house, [See comments on Psalms 36:8].
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 63:5
My soul shall be satisfied as with marrow and fatness; and my mouth shall praise thee with joyful lips: My soul shall be satisfied as with marrow and fatness - I shall enjoy a spiritual feast of good
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Psalms 63:5
When thou shalt fulfil my earnest desire of enjoying thee in the sanctuary; though now in my exile I groan and pine away for want of that mercy.
Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 63:5
Psalms 63:5 My soul shall be satisfied as [with] marrow and fatness; and my mouth shall praise [thee] with joyful lips:Ver. 5. My soul shall be satisfied as with marrow and fatness] Heb. as with fatness and fatness; bis, ad corroborandum, saith Aben Ezra, q.d. I shall be top full of comfort, animo adipe et medullis sanctissimarum deliciarum tuarum saginato. A soul taken up with God’ s praises cannot but over abound exceedingly with joy, Ita ut inter Dei laudationem et nostram consolationem sit quasi circulus perpetuus et infinitus, saith one; praises increase joy, and joy causeth perpetual praises. And my mouth shall praise thee with joyful lips] Heb. with lips of jubilations or exultations, labiis canoris, as if I were in a rapture of ecstasy, Toto gutture laudes tuas personabo.
Ellicott's Commentary on Psalms 63:5
(5) Satisfied.—This image of a banquet, which repeats itself so frequently in Scripture, need not be connected with the sacrificial feasts.
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Psalms 63:5
Verse 5. My soul shall be satisfied] I shall have, in the true worshipping of thee, as complete a sensation of spiritual sufficiency and happiness, so that no desire shall be left unsatisfied, as any man can have who enjoys health of body, and a fulness of all the necessaries, conveniences, and comforts of life.
Cambridge Bible on Psalms 63:5
5. God feeds the hungry soul with rich and bountiful food (Deuteronomy 32:14; Psalms 22:26; Psalms 23:5; Psalms 36:8; Isaiah 25:6; Isaiah 55:2; Jeremiah 31:14). Though the language may be derived from the sacrificial feasts, it is indifferent to strict ritual precision, for the fat (A.V. here marrow) was never to be eaten, but was to be burnt on the altar as God’s portion (Leviticus 3:16-17).
Barnes' Notes on Psalms 63:5
My soul shall be satisfied - See the notes at Psalms 36:8. The idea is, that his soul now longed for the service of God as one who is hungry longs for food, or as one who is thirsty longs for drink;
Whedon's Commentary on Psalms 63:5
5. My soul shall be satisfied—The language is spiritual. “Soul” is here the rational nature—the ego—the same as “thirsted after God,” (Psalms 63:1,) and “satisfied,” or satiated, expresses the abundant supply of every desire.
Sermons on Psalms 63:5
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The Happy Man 07 Expressions-Saved Soul by James K. Boswell | In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of keeping our focus on Jesus and his ability to see in the dark. He uses the example of Peter walking on water and how Jesus |
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Talk on Praise (Meditate on the Greatness and Love of God; Praise and Worship Will flow.) by Hans R. Waldvogel | Hans R. Waldvogel emphasizes the significance of praising and worshiping God, highlighting that God desires our worship and that it opens the door for His love to flow into our liv |
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Parable of the Lost Son Luke 15:11-24 by R.A. Torrey | R.A. Torrey expounds on the Parable of the Lost Son, illustrating the nature of sin as alienation from God and the consequences that follow, such as degradation and hunger. He emph |
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Satisfaction by W.H. Griffith Thomas | W.H. Griffith Thomas delves into the Apostle Paul's desire for believers to grasp the abundant blessings freely given by God, emphasizing the spiritual enlightenment needed to perc |
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Attributes of God (Series 2): The Goodness of God by A.W. Tozer | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the unchanging truth that God is good, regardless of the evil and darkness present in the world. He encourages listeners to experience God's |
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Attributes of God (Series 1): God's Goodness by A.W. Tozer | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes that all the attributes of God are different aspects of one God in three persons. He encourages the listeners to think right and align their |
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A Place to Hide by Jim Cymbala | Jim Cymbala emphasizes the priceless nature of God's unfailing love and the refuge it provides, likening God to a protective bird under whose wings we can find safety. He explains |