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Psalms 63:10

Old Testament Poetry/Hymns ASV (1901)

What does Psalms 63:10 say?

The American Standard Version records this verse as: “They shall be given over to the power of the sword: They shall be a portion for foxes.” Read the surrounding verses and the named sources below before drawing broader conclusions.

The verse

They shall be given over to the power of the sword: They shall be a portion for foxes.
Psalms 63:10 — American Standard Version

Context — Psalms 63

American Standard Version (1901) — public domain. Click any verse for its study page.
7For thou hast been my help, And in the shadow of thy wings will I rejoice.
8My soul followeth hard after thee: Thy right hand upholdeth me.
9But those that seek my soul, to destroy it, Shall go into the lower parts of the earth.
10They shall be given over to the power of the sword: They shall be a portion for foxes.
11But the king shall rejoice in God: Every one that sweareth by him shall glory; For the mouth of them that speak lies shall be stopped. Psalm 64 For the Chief Musician. A Psalm of David.
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What do historical commentaries say?

Jamieson, Fausset & Brown
Robert Jamieson, A. R. Fausset & David Brown · Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible · 19th-century historical commentary
“foxes--literally, "jackals."”
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Barnes' Notes
Albert Barnes (1798–1870) · Notes on the Whole Bible · 19th-century historical commentary
“They shall fall by the sword - Margin, They shall make him run out like water by the hands of the sword. The word rendered in the text “they shall fall,” and in the margin “they shall make him run out” - נגר nâgar - means properly, to flow, to pour out, as water; and then, to pour out; then, to give up or deliver. The idea here is that of delivering over, as one pours out water from a basin or pitcher: they shall be delivered over to the sword. The original rendered “sword” is, as in the margin, “by the hands of the sword;” that is, the sword is represented as accomplishing its purpose as if it had hands. The sword shall slay them. They shall be a portion for foxes - The original word -…”
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Wesley's Explanatory Notes
John Wesley (1703–1791) · Explanatory Notes upon the New Testament and Old Testament notes · 18th-century historical commentary
“Foxes - Their carcases shall become a prey to wild and ravenous creatures. Psalms 63:11”
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Tyndale Open Study Notes
Tyndale House Publishers · Tyndale Open Study Notes · Modern study notes
“63:10 Wild jackals are associated with desolation and abandonment (Isa 13:20-22; 34:10-15; Jer 9:11; 49:33; 51:37; Lam 5:18; Mal 1:3). The wicked will not receive honor in death; their bodies will be left to scavenging animals (Eccl 6:3; Jer 22:18-19; 36:29-30).”
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Treasury of Scriptural Knowledge
R. A. Torrey and contributors · The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge · Cross-reference reference work
“They shall fall: etc. Heb. They shall make him run out, like water, by the hands of the sword, Sa1 26:10, Sa1 31:1-6; Jer 18:21; Eze 35:5 a portion: Sol 2:15; Eze 39:4, Eze 39:17-20; Rev 19:17, Rev 19:18 Psalms 63:11”
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