Psalm 63

Psalm 63 is a psalm of David, written during his time in the wilderness of Judah. It expresses deep longing for God, personal communion, and trust in God’s faithfulness even in difficult times. David reflects on God’s love, praises Him despite his challenges, and finds strength in God’s presence.

Psalm 63:1-10 (NKJV)
1 O God, You are my God; Early will I seek You; My soul thirsts for You; My flesh longs for You In a dry and thirsty land Where there is no water.
2 So I have looked for You in the sanctuary, To see Your power and Your glory.
3 Because Your lovingkindness is better than life, My lips shall praise You.
4 Thus I will bless You while I live; I will lift up my hands in Your name.
5 My soul shall be satisfied as with marrow and fatness, And my mouth shall praise You with joyful lips.
6 When I remember You on my bed, I meditate on You in the night watches.
7 Because You have been my help, Therefore in the shadow of Your wings I will rejoice.
8 My soul follows close behind You; Your right hand upholds me.
9 But those who seek my life, to destroy it, Shall go into the lower parts of the earth.
10 They shall fall by the sword; They shall be a portion for jackals.

David expresses his intense desire for God, likening it to physical thirst in a barren land. His relationship with God is so personal that he seeks Him early and recalls times when he experienced God’s glory in worship. God’s love is so precious to David that it surpasses even life itself. His heart is filled with praise, and even in the quiet moments of the night, David reflects on God’s faithfulness. Confident in God’s protection, David finds joy in God's presence. He trusts that his enemies, who seek his destruction, will ultimately meet a harsh end, leaving them desolate and defeated.

Psalm 63:11 (NKJV)
11 But the king shall rejoice in God; Everyone who swears by Him shall glory; But the mouth of those who speak lies shall be stopped.

David closes the psalm by expressing his confidence that God will bring justice. As the king, he rejoices in God’s salvation, knowing that all who honor God will ultimately share in His glory. Those who deal in deceit, however, will be silenced, symbolizing the triumph of truth and righteousness.